In two weeks, I was supposed to be preparing to leave for the Tour De Jasper.
Since that plan has been derailed, so many things have happened, and opportunities have come my way. Ordinarily, I would feel sad about what could have, or should have been, but instead I feel very fortunate and excited. After my plans for training for the lengthy bike ride fell apart, I have since found love with my best friend (and co-worker), someone who has accepted me no matter my size, or fitness level, loves my quirks, and all of the bad that comes with the good. Most people who know my boyfriend wouldn't say he's into trying new things (those who know him, also know that he is very stuck in his ways, and getting him to accept new ideas and activities is like pulling teeth, or rather... having one's teeth pulled, without medication).
I have been one of the lucky few to able to break through to him, and get him to do things he ordinarily wouldn't do. He never agrees to do things right upfront and without hesitation (which differs a lot from me). Usually it's a few days of humming and hawing over it, after which he resigns himself to the need to break out of his box, and try new things. I never take this lack of excitement right off the bat as personal, because I know he wants to get out and try things with me, he just has to do It in his own time. No amount of nagging is going to make it happen any faster. I am just grateful that I finally have a partner who will go along with my ideas, and find the joy in these activities like I do.
During my week off that was supposed to be designated for the Tour De Jasper, the two of us have decided to spend the week together on a 'Staycation', which essentially equals getting out there as a couple and trying all sorts of things around Prince George that we normally wouldn't do, or haven't had the chance to do yet. We've planned a rafting trip near Mt. Robson, a hike through the Ancient Forest, a visit to Barkerville, and some kayaking through the winding crooked river among other things. While my fitness and health goals have shifted priority, what is front and centre now in my life is living! And with someone else in my life wanting to come along for the ride, it makes it so much easier to get out and experience things. I wish I had done this sooner, as I by no means think anyone should wait for someone to come into their life before truly living, but I am very thankful that I can keep active, I can get out and experience so many new things with someone who means a lot in my life.
I don't want to spend my time sweating it up in the gym for hours on end, when our own community offers up so many things to get me off my butt, and plenty of people to do it with.
