What is it about this winter?

7 years I've had my car, and with the exception of one week when I scraped a post in my parking garage (twice), I haven't had any accidents.

Until 3 months ago. I've now been rear-ended twice in three months. This time around, there was no damage to the car (Yay!), but I'm not as sure about my back. I wasn't hit hard - we were in stop-and-go traffic on the 404, so there wasn't any real speed behind it - but it was a solid connect.

I had been planning to go cross-country skiing tomorrow, but that may no longer be in the cards. Hopefully, this will be okay in a couple of days - I'm not in pain, just a little uncomfortable.

I think I've had my share of car accidents this year - please, God, no more. Thank you.

Hey, that was fun!

I just spent an hour and a half out cross-country skiing. I've never done it before, and I was pleasantly surprised by how fun it was. I went Splat! seven times (I think), which is less than once every 10 minutes. I don't think that's too bad, for a rank beginner.

I wish I could say that I got better as the day went on, but the most spectatular of the splat!s happened as we were approaching the chalet to return our skis and leave. I felt myself falling forward and tried to tuck-and-roll. That may work in gymnastics, but when you've got planks attached to your feet? The roll doesn't work so well. *g*

Anyway, it was fun. I'll definitely be doing it again. It was undoubtedly the best workout I've had in a long, long while, and it was enjoyable. *g*

Living in Canada, it's about time I tried some outdoor winter sports. If I can find something I like, then maybe I won't hate winter. Now, if I can just find the time to try snowboarding...