Yesterday he had another court date (he deferred a ticket this time) and since it was down south off I90, he picked me up on his way and afterward we went for a little hike.
***I didn't go into the courthouse with him cuz I was dressed like a hikin' slob and my newly short-short hair was befuddled, but I did get to see some of the courthouse characters which was really fun. I don't mind going to court or airports or hospitals, I LOVE to see the people at these places. Fascinating!
While I was waiting I began reading the book that I gave him a few months back, "In The Plex." Even though I don't understand all of the technological jargon, I'm really enjoying the book! The author includes a bunch of technical information, but also writes in a way that is readable and crafts memorable characters (or brings the character of these people to the page). It's also interesting to learn about Google's history and their non-traditional work schemes.***
Anyways, to the hike!
We had planned to do a lake hike that was sevenish miles round trip, but the fiance found a shorter hike that involved waterfalls (my favorite) so we headed to a trail just off I90.
Right off we got a peek at the Snoqualmie and loads of mossy trees and fern. There were a few switchbacks and SLUGS. Awesomely ginormous slugs!
The really big one was past our trail's end after we inadvertently transferred onto a lengthier trail. Eventually we listened to our guts and the roar of I90 and figured we'd overshot the trail's end and turned around. Then we found this monster!
The fiance wasn't up for me putting the slug on his arm but was down with a boot-shot. Even more awesome was the SNAIL I spotted on our way down!
The falls were gorgeous and there was a really nice bridge on which we watched the falls, but we neglected to take pictures. I guess it just goes to show that our hikes aren't really about the sites, but more about the little discoveries along the way!
Not only did we see a bunch of ooey-gooey lifeforms, but we saw a chipmunk and a woodpecker. I had a glorious time watching the woodpecker. He had a particularly hypnotizing way of scaling the trees and had an endearing, curious chirp!
Which reminds me of the
It made me think of Thoreau and how his ventures into Nature weren't touristy excursions or pursuits of trail end sites. He opened his mind and used Nature's inspiration and cultivated contemplation of the basic questions/essence/nature of life. These people had never really left their computers. Physically, yes. Mentally, no way. There were honed in on snapshots and photo ops. I wonder how many animals they spotted?
The fiance and I had a good hike and we also had a good chat about wedding planning and the upcoming/ongoing transformation of our reception. Still up in the air but we have lots of time to figure it out.
I love the natural beauty of trails and hiking, but I also love the effects of a good hike. Yeah, it gets your legs burning and you sweat. But I'm talking more about the feelings of peace and hope and reassurance that I get while on a hike; and a rejuvenated sense of self. Not to mention that my fiance and I always come back from a hike with a renewed sense of appreciation for one another.
All in all it was a good hike, a good day-OH! I nearly forgot! I got a call back for a job, a WRITING/EDITING job! The call was a semi-phone interview/evaluation and the dude said he would be calling back to schedule interviews later this week or next week~even went as far to say "and I think I'll be calling you back-haha." So, I might have a chance at getting my first major-related job!
I think I'm as nervous as I am excited, possibly more nervous than anything. I have been feeling better emotionally/mentally, but I'm still not restored to previous Hannahness and am still feeling weakened and vulnerable. But this opportunity could shoot some structure into my life, which would definitely help my recovery as long as I control my stress levels.
Anywho. Busy day yesterday! Slugs and all....
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