The Third Degree

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Here’s a math problem for you!

12,0000 steps on the pedometer + 5000 feet elevation + 120 minutes hiking + 90 minutes driving + 90 total SPFs applied (2×45) + 6 miles round trip + 2 very dirty shoes + 1 bottle of water + 1 trail mix bar = 1 Sarah, the Lobstah Gurl

Even with that much SPF, a hat, and sunglasses I still ended up quite red from hiking around Mount St. Helens today. I took pictures that I’ll get up tomorrow, but none of the pretty color of my skin.

I am incredibly sun sensitive. I’ve known that for a few years now, but refuse to stay out of the sun. I should know better, but I’m too stubborn and too in love with the warmth and pleasure of being outside in the Oregon summertime that I just can’t stay in. I also hate to sweat so I refuse to wear long-sleeves and pants while it’s so gorgeous. So, I play outside and then whine (and show off) my lovely sunburns and then I move on and do it again. Next week I plan to make a few doctor’s appointments to do some other check ups and I will have them look me over for weirdness, but until then, I shall love the sun like no other weather.

This is post #20. How cool is that? Lame. I know. I’m thinking about importing my old posts from previous journals over here … just to have an archive so that new readers get more of a sense of who I really am. Maybe tomorrow night. Maybe.

I finally saw No Country for Old Men, and fell asleep during the last 5 minutes of it. Until then I liked it. Then I was just REALLY confused. Gwen & Russ were confused about the end too, though, so I didn’t feel left out!

Tomorrow holds some book editing for Russ (yes, the published author lets me edit his work before it goes out!) and two more loads of laundry. It probably also holds some more lovin’ on Max and the eating of tasty foods. Last night at dinner Gwen served the most fantastic red wine I’ve EVER had. I am going to get the name of it, because it tasted like magic in a bottle. She and I drank the whole thing. *grin* I’m sure Russ was glad to see us both passed out by 10pm last night after all our laughing.

More randomness? I’m reading Where the Heart Is (by Billie Letts) and enjoying it. I’d seen the movie years ago but did’t know it was a book until BookMooch recommended it. (If you aren’t a BookMooch member, I recommend heading that way and joining. FREE BOOKS!)

Alright, this burnt blogger is ready for sleep. She will see all of you crazies tomorrow!