Home now from St. George, all unpacked, and watching TCM. They're showing what they consider to be one of The Essentials, "Gigi". Are you kidding me? I dearly love musicals, but frankly, I've never enjoyed this one. I find it to be absolutely and incredibly BORING! Essential? Ha! There now, I've said it. It's got to be one of the most annoying Best Picture winners ever, only slightly less unappealing than "An American in Paris" (and don't even get me started on that Gene Kelly ego trip). The only thing it has going for it is the presence of Louis Jordan, who was certainly dreamy in his day. But even he can't save it. It's a rare occasion, but I think I'll turn the channel to see what's on PBS. Even Nature or Nova has got to be better than this.
One of my goals this year is to go on a backpacking trip. It's something I've always wanted to do, but been too intimidated to try. Well, a few weeks ago, one of the girls in the Ward invited me on a backpacking trip to the Uinta's this summer. This time I immediately said yes. All was well until a few days later when reality set in and the thought of carrying 30-35 pounds of pack on my back while hiking in rough terrain just about made me cave. I did not have all the gear I would need, nor was I in good enough shape. The gear is something easily worked out. Most of it I can either purchase myself, or borrow from highly motivated friends. The physical conditioning was another matter altogether, so I decided it was time to get in better shape. I've been pretty good at exercising regularly, and I'm in ok shape for someone approaching a milestone birthday (if I say so myself). But I knew I needed to put in some extra miles, as well as add strength to my legs ...
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