First Snow, Sort of

What an exciting day! I got up early this morning and went snowboarding for the first time this winter season. I went to Mt. Waschusett in Princeton, MA. It hasn't actually snowed there, but they have been keeping themselves busy on the snow makers. There were about 10 trails open on 3 lifts. The snow was pretty slushy today because it was incredibly warm and there wasn't a lot of snow to begin with. There was a lot of green and brown showing, but I was impressed by the amount of snow they managed to make. Like I mentioned, it was a very warm day which is different from what I'm used to. In Hanover, I fully expect single digit temperatures accompanied by face burning winds. I did have to drive almost 2 hours each way though. It's hard to complain though because I got to go for free since one of my friends had two free lift tickets.

I felt really good curving down the mountain too. My legs were in better shape than I expected, although I'm sure I'll feel sore in the morning. But I felt as though I did pretty well today and didn't even take any spills; thank goodness for muscle memory. I think I need to get new boots or bindings, but I don't exactly have any disposable income to buy new snowboarding gear with. Yet, I want to complain about how I noticed that my right pinky toe was getting crushed whenever I maintained a toe-side turn for a few seconds too long. Maybe I just need to wrap it up or something the next time I go. I don't know when I would even go again unless I can get my hands on another free pass, which I might be able to. Contact me if you'd like an email about a free pass to Waschusetts.

Speaking of First Snow, I was watching tv the other day and came across a movie called First Snow. It's about a charismatic salesman who tries to change his fate after a roadside psychic tells him he has until the first snow to live. It stars Guy Pierce and Piper Perabo. I only saw the first half hour or so. I thought it was somewhat interesting, so I might try to catch the rest of the film. I enjoy the fact that I watch so much stuff on tv, but I don't enjoy that I'm able to do this because I'm unemployed. If there was a job that required someone to watch a lot of tv, not just one or two shows, but a wide range of shows, then I think I'm the man for the job.

I blew away a couple of my friends tonight because I watch a lot of useless television. My friend changed the channel to the CW after we watched House, and it happened to be a show I've seen called Privilege. His little brother asked what the show was and then declared that I probably knew. I told them it's a show about a Yale (English Major) graduate who becomes the tutor to two privilege girls, who live with their rich grandmother, and all the antics that ensue. Anyway, I think they were pretty impressed that I have that much free time and willingly choose to use it the way I do. Perhaps, impressed is not the right word. Anyway, talking about impressing people, I have a phone interview with the MATCH School tomorrow at 11 AM so send good vibes my way if you're bored.

For your viewing pleasure, here's the star of Privileged: Joanna Garcia

That's right! She's was also on the show Reba, and had a minor role in the second(?) American Pie movie . Good Eye! Also, the question to tonight's Final Jeopardy answer in the Breakfast Cereal category was: Who is Cap'n Crunch?