You may think it's a bit of a reach to say owning These Two Girls, LLC. has made me a better snowboarder, but I think it has. Why you ask would I make such a random comment? Because a few weeks ago (which was probably more like a few months) I actually went snowboarding for the first time since I started making the amazing All Weather Woobee's (shameless plug). Nicole Donnelly (owner of BabyLegs) invited me up to the BabyLegs cabin (20 minutes away from Stevens Pass ski area) for an overnight "work" snowboard trip. Nicole used to be a pro-snowboarder and knew I loved to ride since I lived on Mt. Hood (and Mt. Baker) for years slinging drinks and snowboarding - doing my damnedest to hold-off adulthood (which is how I met my husband). Well, since hubby and I decided to leave Neverland and caved in to growing up, going back to school and institutionalizing our commitment to each other, there has not been a lot of snow time. And the more children the less time. A new company, less time. Needless to say I hadn't been snowboarding in years and do you think I was little nervous to get back on my board with an ex-pro leading the way, ummmm yes! I was totally worried that I would not be able to keep up with Nicole and that I would be so bloody sore the next day I wouldn't even be able to lift my arms to my laptop(stay with me, here this is where I tie in the owning business thing). Here is what I discovered, since owning These Two Girls my analytical skills, confidence is my decisions, and general focus have sharpened considerably. Multi-tasking at such a heightened level has taught me to block out surrounding activities and quickly assess a situation to chose the next best move. When I was on the hill it was just me, no children, no Woobee, no BabyLegs, just me picking my route down the mountain. It was liberating! I have never appreciated my time on the mountain as much as I did that day. My new ability to truly focus, analyze my situation successfully, and appreciate the moment allowed for an awesome day of cruising through fresh powder, moving through trees (which I never really liked before), and whooping down long fluid runs...pure magic. The cherry on top, since I was so on my game (and on my board) I wasn't sore the next day. So, Nicole and I got some girl time sans kids, got some magical mountain time, and came back to the cabin to get some work done. A perfect 24 hours. The one nasty surprise...lift tickets were $59! Last time I skied I had a season pass so I was shocked. Was it worth it...every stinkin' penny!
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