My other life. 10/22/2012

I have been playing along nicely. This whole not racing thing is harder than it looks. After the initial emotional experience of going to the Madsion USGP and not racing, I did go to Alpenrose, the Cross Crusade opener and cheered, took pictures and helped Tim out. I even traveled to Fort Collins USGP and payed favors back, supported Tim and pitted for all the Oregon gals actually racing. But let's face it, right now, I am NOT a cyclocross racer! 

In my other life, I am just a gal with lots of hobbies and a love for the outdoors (who may or may not be missing racing cx like crazy, knowing she can't race or even train seriously yet). Granted, I relapse, as I eagerly sat by the window at the cabin looking up Tabor WC results early Sunday morning. But really, I finally had to get away from it all. It's not as easy as I make it look, this not racing CX thing I am doing.  The good thing is, I love a lot of things and not being able to race presents opportunities to do other things. In my other life, I take weekends at the cabin and do some work, go for hikes with friends and play in the snow. In my other life, I buy apples at the orchards, try new recipes, sew, read in front of the woodstove and take lots of pictures. Here are a few recent pictures from 'my other life' & some from playing along.

Today's walk near the cabin w/ Wendy. 10/22/2012

Yesterday's snowy hike.  10/21/2012

Erin & I with big silly snow grins. 10/21/2012

First attempt self timer photo.

2nd attempt.

Attempt 3. As good as it gets. Thanks dogs.

Heading back down.

Amazing day freezing feet off with friends!

Saturday's late afternoon dog hike. 10/20/2012

Colors popping.

The falls 3 weeks later. Gushing. 10/20/2012

Tim in new kit. In Fort Collins day 1. 10/13/2012

Day 2 Fort Collins. Gorgeous weather. 10/14/2012

Hot, dry dusty day at Alpenrose first weekend in October! 10/7/2012

My potential career as a photographer is not looking good.

At least Tim is looking good.