Hiking

Derek and I took up hiking today.

I think we're gonna make it a regular thing.

We started at a place called Elfin Forest. Only about a mile and a half, but with our dogs and out of shapeness, it was perfect.

Hiking in California is way different than Washington. It's hotter here, the terrain is different, and the plants, etc are not what you'd think. And you have to watch out for snakes. :/ Oh, and there's like NO SHADE. I felt kind of bad for the pups after a while...we were giving them water, but they were still so hot. Leo was being overdramatic at times, but really, I felt for him. lol

The following are some photos from the hike today.

Next week we're gonna try a place called Cowles Mountain. :) I could get used to this!

Update

Here's my theory.

It's not practical, logical, or smart to cut out alcohol 100 percent from my life.

Here's why....

Celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. it's a large part of those things.

Chillin out after a hard day. Few things are more relaxing than a nice cold one.

The key is moderation. Self control. Two things i really didn't have before. I don't 'need' it. It's just a part of life, and probably always will be. I wanted to drink for the wrong reasons at first, and then my body wanted more. So I needed a break.

I'm doing pretty well. Since March 17, I have only drank three times, none of which I got drunk. The first was a glass of wine, the second was a Mike's, (which wasn't that great, to be honest) and the third was a beer.

I have been focusing a lot on my fitness. Doing that 'squat challenge' that's going around. It's fun. :)

Other than that, not a whole lot to report. Life is okay.