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New Chapters- by Shona
I just read this poem by Shona Rubens and thought it was incredibly beautiful and worth sharing.
Shona, much like myself has crossed the void and begun her new life as a scholar. She remains one of the best people I know and has entered this new chapter in her life with the poise and enthusiasm only she could possibly posses. I think the rest speaks for itself as seen below through her writing
Enjoy
New Chapters
There are some moments in your life
When the story's getting old.
It's not that it is boring,
But just a little over told.
Sometimes the moments creep up slowly
'Til you can't wait for a change.
You have lots of time to think
On exactly how to rearrange.
Sometimes they show up blindly
Like a big slap in the face.
You crave to shift things quickly
Without losing too much grace.
Either way it's good to listen
To your heart in these tough times.
To go on living unfufilled
Is one of lifes biggest crimes.
So go ahead and make the leap,
Dive into it head first.
Think of the good things change will bring,
Dont dwell upon the worst.
The story of this life you live
is not carved out in stone.
The lucky author of this book
is you, and you alone.
So dont be scared and turn the page!
Be courageous and be bold!
The great next chapter of your life
Is waiting to unfold.
-Shona Rubens
Shona, much like myself has crossed the void and begun her new life as a scholar. She remains one of the best people I know and has entered this new chapter in her life with the poise and enthusiasm only she could possibly posses. I think the rest speaks for itself as seen below through her writing
Enjoy
New Chapters
There are some moments in your life
When the story's getting old.
It's not that it is boring,
But just a little over told.
Sometimes the moments creep up slowly
'Til you can't wait for a change.
You have lots of time to think
On exactly how to rearrange.
Sometimes they show up blindly
Like a big slap in the face.
You crave to shift things quickly
Without losing too much grace.
Either way it's good to listen
To your heart in these tough times.
To go on living unfufilled
Is one of lifes biggest crimes.
So go ahead and make the leap,
Dive into it head first.
Think of the good things change will bring,
Dont dwell upon the worst.
The story of this life you live
is not carved out in stone.
The lucky author of this book
is you, and you alone.
So dont be scared and turn the page!
Be courageous and be bold!
The great next chapter of your life
Is waiting to unfold.
-Shona Rubens
Jan 1, 2012
Dec 23, 2011
Reflections- Change
As the year 2011 comes to a close and I have finished my first semester as a university student, I cannot help but feel the need to reflect on the many changes that have occurred in the past year.
I believe that change is the door to new possibilities and the gateway to new success. As I sit here writing this, I am looking through the glasses of a completely new life, one I fail to recognize as my own. A different set of eyes from that of a year ago, alive with fresh perspective, surroundings and a newfound love and insight into the realm of possibility -what can be and what will be.
In one of my many essays this semester I wrote about how change is as terrifying as it is a cherished fantasy. Nobody likes change because it's uncomfortable and standing on the precipice of a life change is daunting and stressful because we're creatures of comfort. We operate in such a way that tradition trumps change not because tradition is better, but that change is simply horrifying. When in reality, as it turns out, change is healthy and exciting and really isn't as scary as it's made out to be. In the words of Bob Dylan, "there is nothing so stable as change," a concept that is hard to grasp until experienced first hand.
As a ski racer I was always looking for the fastest line and way to keep the momentum rolling down the hill in the smoothest and most efficient way possible. The idea being to never interrupt the energy plane with excess movements from turn to turn. My sole goal was to make it from A to B the fastest. Now as a student I am dealing with A's and B's in terms of C's and e's, supply and demand curves and critical thought relating to a piece of literature. Needless to say I am out of my element and no longer is my life measured in terms of time, rather time is measured in terms of life.
I have unfortunately experienced many adversities over this past year and I have learned so much in the realm of life, school and learning in general. But the thing that really stuck with me is that no matter what happens, the only real way to face challenges and adversity is to face them head on with courage, strength and reckless abandon. I have thrown myself head first into my new life and have taken each defeating moment as a challenge.
A year ago I wanted nothing more than to be a ski racer, now I want that, and more. I want to ski as an outlet of comfort, familiarity and stress release from the grind of learning. I also want to ski for the sheer joy it brings me and the reminder of positive change.
With that, as I have been bugged relentlessly to begin blogging again, I will pick this up sporadically for whoever wants to read it!
Ciao for now
Kelly
p.s I've started skiing again!
I believe that change is the door to new possibilities and the gateway to new success. As I sit here writing this, I am looking through the glasses of a completely new life, one I fail to recognize as my own. A different set of eyes from that of a year ago, alive with fresh perspective, surroundings and a newfound love and insight into the realm of possibility -what can be and what will be.
In one of my many essays this semester I wrote about how change is as terrifying as it is a cherished fantasy. Nobody likes change because it's uncomfortable and standing on the precipice of a life change is daunting and stressful because we're creatures of comfort. We operate in such a way that tradition trumps change not because tradition is better, but that change is simply horrifying. When in reality, as it turns out, change is healthy and exciting and really isn't as scary as it's made out to be. In the words of Bob Dylan, "there is nothing so stable as change," a concept that is hard to grasp until experienced first hand.
As a ski racer I was always looking for the fastest line and way to keep the momentum rolling down the hill in the smoothest and most efficient way possible. The idea being to never interrupt the energy plane with excess movements from turn to turn. My sole goal was to make it from A to B the fastest. Now as a student I am dealing with A's and B's in terms of C's and e's, supply and demand curves and critical thought relating to a piece of literature. Needless to say I am out of my element and no longer is my life measured in terms of time, rather time is measured in terms of life.
I have unfortunately experienced many adversities over this past year and I have learned so much in the realm of life, school and learning in general. But the thing that really stuck with me is that no matter what happens, the only real way to face challenges and adversity is to face them head on with courage, strength and reckless abandon. I have thrown myself head first into my new life and have taken each defeating moment as a challenge.
A year ago I wanted nothing more than to be a ski racer, now I want that, and more. I want to ski as an outlet of comfort, familiarity and stress release from the grind of learning. I also want to ski for the sheer joy it brings me and the reminder of positive change.
With that, as I have been bugged relentlessly to begin blogging again, I will pick this up sporadically for whoever wants to read it!
Ciao for now
Kelly
p.s I've started skiing again!
MSU ski team, more on that later!
Oct 19, 2011
For you girls in Soelden!
Frost on my windshield this morning, changing leaves and chilly weather, you know what that means? It's almost GO TIME!
Here's a little refresher course for you girls preparing for Soelden next week!
Best of luck to all!
Kelly
Aug 8, 2011
windsurfing the GORGE
Here's a glance at my summer so far! Loving getting back to health
Catch ya on the water or on the trails!
Kelly
Jul 4, 2011
Jun 30, 2011
Springtime sabbatical activities
I may be taking a sabbatical from ski racing, and leisure "retirement" activities have become my daily affairs. But I'm still kicking around and hanging with the team and having so much fun!
In fact I've been around a lot lately... You may have noticed while checking other blogs, or maybe not. But here's a little recap in case you missed it!
In fact I've been around a lot lately... You may have noticed while checking other blogs, or maybe not. But here's a little recap in case you missed it!
Chilling with the girls
Levitating plank while hiking Ha-ling
Group shot
Climbing mountains
Double slacklining
Eating smores and BBQing
Plank bombing
Erin and Kevin even let me in on one of their couple shots
Rocking the velodrome
Triple plank
Camping
Overseeing training. Good work girls, power through.
Great Big Sea, now that one I was actually there for
I don't cross lines, I simply move them!
But in all seriousness, it's been fun welcoming the girls to my hometown of Canmore, and their blogs are great. Check them out!
Kelly
Jun 13, 2011
May 29, 2011
Decisions- MSU
An article from the Crag and Canyon
http://www.banffcragandcanyon.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3139066
Decisions. What can be said about decisions?
Newton's third law of motion states that to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. We've all heard it. We've all studied it. And we've all had it pounded into our minds with such fervour from those who believe physics can be adapted to every situation that it makes us want to vomit. Like physics, each decision has an impact on the trajectory of our lives -a reaction. Every time we choose to do something, consciously or not, it forever changes the course and direction of our destinies.
What to eat? Where to go? Who to talk to? What to do? Are some of the decisions we make daily without thought or regard. We enter into a routine of glancing at options and making a choice. It's such a simple process with the reactions of most decisions being indeterminate. The inevitability of decisions are a fact of life and can be both a blessing and a curse. Every so often we are presented with a big decision, and while some decisions are easy; others are very much to the contrary.
The famous Robert Frost poem "A Road Not Taken" describes a man who comes to a fork in the road and has to choose which path to take.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
Recently, I have felt like this man. Stuck at a fork in the road peering down each path in vain; trying to decide which direction to take. Completely lost and torn, my mind changed with each passing minute. 5 months ago I wanted nothing more than to pursue a career as a full-time athlete. I believed my path was set and I was happy about it. Then, it all changed and I was left with a choice.
My ducks lined up in a row, all bases covered, a couple hundred pros and cons lists both on paper and in my mind; I thought about my options. I put each possible outcome and weighed it in terms of value and importance, reflected on what I want to do, who I want to be, where I want to go and what to do now?
Do I stick to the familiar path, the one I have always travelled? Or do I make a change and take the "one less travelled by?"
After 5 months of countless sleepless nights, stress, much pondering and reflection I have come to the decision that I will not be returning to the National Ski Team this year, rather I have accepted a scholarship to Montana State University starting in the fall. It's the best possible option for me at this point in my life as I will still be pursuing my ski racing career while finishing out my rehab and starting school.
Taking a different path is never easy, and this has been the hardest decision of my life, but things always have this funny way of working out. I believe that school is a totally viable option for ski racers and I'm going to school with the goal of someday returning to the National team once I am recovered, fit, strong and healthy. It's the best of all worlds, I still get to ski and I'm getting an education.
With that, I am excited for this new path in life and thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way.
On to the next adventure, and the next decision:
To blog, or not to blog? That is the question.
Kelly
http://www.banffcragandcanyon.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3139066
Decisions. What can be said about decisions?
Newton's third law of motion states that to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. We've all heard it. We've all studied it. And we've all had it pounded into our minds with such fervour from those who believe physics can be adapted to every situation that it makes us want to vomit. Like physics, each decision has an impact on the trajectory of our lives -a reaction. Every time we choose to do something, consciously or not, it forever changes the course and direction of our destinies.
What to eat? Where to go? Who to talk to? What to do? Are some of the decisions we make daily without thought or regard. We enter into a routine of glancing at options and making a choice. It's such a simple process with the reactions of most decisions being indeterminate. The inevitability of decisions are a fact of life and can be both a blessing and a curse. Every so often we are presented with a big decision, and while some decisions are easy; others are very much to the contrary.
The famous Robert Frost poem "A Road Not Taken" describes a man who comes to a fork in the road and has to choose which path to take.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
Recently, I have felt like this man. Stuck at a fork in the road peering down each path in vain; trying to decide which direction to take. Completely lost and torn, my mind changed with each passing minute. 5 months ago I wanted nothing more than to pursue a career as a full-time athlete. I believed my path was set and I was happy about it. Then, it all changed and I was left with a choice.
My ducks lined up in a row, all bases covered, a couple hundred pros and cons lists both on paper and in my mind; I thought about my options. I put each possible outcome and weighed it in terms of value and importance, reflected on what I want to do, who I want to be, where I want to go and what to do now?
Do I stick to the familiar path, the one I have always travelled? Or do I make a change and take the "one less travelled by?"
After 5 months of countless sleepless nights, stress, much pondering and reflection I have come to the decision that I will not be returning to the National Ski Team this year, rather I have accepted a scholarship to Montana State University starting in the fall. It's the best possible option for me at this point in my life as I will still be pursuing my ski racing career while finishing out my rehab and starting school.
Taking a different path is never easy, and this has been the hardest decision of my life, but things always have this funny way of working out. I believe that school is a totally viable option for ski racers and I'm going to school with the goal of someday returning to the National team once I am recovered, fit, strong and healthy. It's the best of all worlds, I still get to ski and I'm getting an education.
With that, I am excited for this new path in life and thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way.
On to the next adventure, and the next decision:
To blog, or not to blog? That is the question.
Kelly
May 22, 2011
May 19, 2011
May 17, 2011
May 16, 2011
Tiger Temple, Kanchanaburi and the Grand Palace
A little video....
TIGERS!
The tiger temple close to Kanchanaburi which is a tiger sanctuary run by monks. We got to pet tigers, walk with them and interact with the massive kitties! That was neat!
Before going here I read some pretty negative reviews that said the tigers were mis treated and kept in horrible conditions. I was a little put off by these stories and nervous to check it out, but realized once I got there that this was not the case. There are over 90 tigers living at the temple and only about 15 a day are brought out for tourists. The only time they are tied up is during the limited visiting hours, other than that they roam free in their built habitat.
All in all, I was impressed and thought it was pretty cool. The tigers seemed very used to human contact and it was over 30 degrees, so they were obviously pretty lethargic!
Meeeeoww
Thats one schwarzekitty!
Cute
Elli with an Asian conga line in behind her??
Play time!
Loved it!
Then we adventured back to bangkok for our final stretch of vacation and checked out the Grand Palace!
It did not disappoint! So beautiful!
The intricacies of the temples and grounds cannot be put to words. I was awed by the details, but not impressed by the crowds and heat!
Stunning!
I'm home now and getting back into the swing of things with training and physio! Back to work, holiday time is over.
Kah pun kha Thailand, we had a blast!
Kelly
May 7, 2011
Floating Market and Kanchanaburi
After Vietnam we made our way back to Bangkok and headed West towards Kanchanaburi and the all famed floating market!
It was cool. We got there a little later so we missed the crowds, but still had the experience.
You wouldn't catch me dead in that water
Then we went and checked out the country side and mountains around Kanchanaburi and all it has to offer. What an area! We went and saw the end point of the "death railway"
We went on a hike to find some caves, but failed miserably! Thumbs down to jungle scary jungle walking!
You think it's edited, but no editing here! This is the stunning sunset in all it glory up in the mountains.
Floating restaurant just below the bridge over the river Kwai
Haha Jewelly market.. classic
Baby leopard! Dawwww
Bridge over the river Kwai
Hiking up to Erawan falls in Kanchanaburi. This place was super cool! A 7 tiered waterfall that has a swimming area at each level, stocked with fish that bite your feet (the same ones found in spas) for free! Score!
I wore a sock cause there was NO WAY any fish was getting close to biting my skin graft!
Glorious!
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