I think I've talked before about my "slight" crush on Mr. Make It Right, Mike Holmes. So imagine my thrill to be walking past the magazine rack the other day and see that he now has his own magazine. How cool is that! Apparently it's been available up there in the 51st state for awhile now, but it's just this year become available in the U.S. Hooray! It took me, oh, about two tenths of a second to buy this month's issue. I may not have a home of my own, but a girl can always dream. Especially with Mike on the cover. And as a plus, I'll know everything there is to know about caulk.
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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