Monday, March 31, 2008
I started popping Tylenol at 5pm yesterday. Oh, how I adore seasonal migraines. I’ve been plagued with them for the past handful of years, mainly only in the springtime. Lavender is my new best friend. The truth is, the migraines are gone as quickly as they spring on me. After a few extra hours in bed this morning and some fresh air, I’m basically just feeling the remnants…something I like to call a “migraine hangover.” I suppose I’m one of the lucky ones - I know some who’ve spent weeks bedridden, so for the odd one I get here and there, who am I to complain? A migraine every once in a while isn’t the end of the world.
Here we go…
It’s hard to believe, but it seems like only last week that I was counting down the days until Mt. Washington opened for the 2007/2008 snow season. Alas, the final days are drawing near with the slopes closing on April 6th. However, if you plan on getting up there this week, the snow is still beyond amazing with a base of over 430cm if you can believe it.
Photo: Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Not only are you guaranteed some great final days on your board or two planks, there’s much fun to be had before the snow melts. April 5th is the annual “Dummy Downhill” race, followed by the perennial favourite “Slush Cup” to close the season down.
Fortunately, the action keeps churning all summer long on my favourite hill, so I’ll be sure to keep you all posted. I’m most certainly looking forward to this year’s “Bearclaw Invitational,” (see: sweaty, dirty men) which I so lovingly covered for you all last summer. This year, check out the action on August 23. More info to come.
Today marks Day 1 of the Province-wide smoking ban in British Columbia. I have to be honest, and perhaps a little biased, and say that this couldn’t come sooner. As much as I dislike smoking, I can also acknowledge that it’s often a much-needed respite and vice for some I know, so I do have sympathy. If you want to get a full view of the ban, click on over to Miss604 for specifics.
I know what your new favourite song is because it was my new favourite song first. Truth is, this track could be five years old for all I know. My dear friend Kortney introduced me to it last week and I, in turn, am sharing it with all of you. I LOVE IT! I am, of course, always full of fondness of this song. Can you blame me?
Protests have been recently been underway at Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island by residents of Denman Island and Hornby Island. The group marched onto the ferry, determined to let BC Ferries know that their fare hikes are destroying the livelihoods of locals. In fact, the fares have increased by a whopping 85% in the last five years with another 25% expected before - you guessed it - 2010. Not that you needed another reason to hold a grudge against the corporation. [article]
[…] News: GirlsLearnToRide.com wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptMELLOW LINKAGE Original Photo: cemedia on Flickr I started popping Tylenol at 5pm yesterday. Oh, how I adore seasonal migraines. I’ve been plagued with them for the past handful of years, mainly only in the springtime. Lavender is my new best friend. The truth is, the migraines are gone as quickly as they spring on me. After a few extra hours in bed this morning and some fresh air, I’m basically just feeling the remnants…something I like to call a “migraine hangover.” I suppose I’m one of the […]
Wow! That song Matt wrote (for you, I’m assuming haha!) is so great.
I’m beginning to think that I have seasonal migraines. I just can’t seem to get rid of this one I’ve had for a week. It’s not so much there because of the tylenol but I can still feel it a bit.
I’m glad you are feeling a bit better. xoxo
Isn’t Lavender wonderful?! I always keep it on hand for bug bites, sunburns etc. Glad it’s helping you out too.
You and Matt Good would make a cute couple.