Ski Resort (Part 1)

1-18-07. 9:24 PM

So we're finally back from the ski resort..We've actually been back since Monday night..But I wasn't feeling up to posting a blog since I've been so tired lately..Anyways, lets get to it, shall we?

Day One: Long car ride which seemed like it took a few centuries to arrive there..Thankfully, we were able to stop here and there at the gas station and grab a bite to eat around supper time so we can get off of our butts and stretch. We arrived there around I'd say 10 or 11 at night..After getting our things unpacked in our hotel rooms, no one really felt like doing much, I'm guessing we were all tired..I don't really remember what I did this night..My guess would be I just stayed and chilled out in the hotel..Most of probably did anyways..So it was time for bed..

Day Two: The next morning, we got up, whoever wanted to get breakfast would do so. I had to hop into the shower and wake myself up. After a few minutes, I came out, refreshed. I was ready to ski! Yet, I was very nervous about it and wanted to rethink my decision..So before long, we all boarded the bus and took off to go ski! After about 15-20 minutes, we finally arrived there around 8 or 9..Probably closer to 10 AM. We stood in line for a good wait and everyone about froze to death before even skiing. Once we finally got inside, I finally felt better. I felt heated up, especially considering we had to smush to get inside and stood so close to each other. We got our stuff and were outside ready to ski. After seeing everyone taking off so quickly, I didn't want to be the one who felt left out, but I already knew that skiing just wasn't going to be my thing. My brother and I as well as a few others sat on a bench nearby for a very long time. Maybe I should've practiced a little bit before lessons because when it came down to my turn during our lessons, I fell down for what seemed like half a dozen times! I felt ashamed because I wanted to do it, but I just couldn't continue. After getting down to the bottom of the slope after several tries, I quit..Yes, thought you would never heard John Lam quitting? Me neither..Oh well..At least I had something else to do after an hour or so. We went inside and grabbed something to eat before a whole handful of us left early back to the hotel. A few of us guys sat down to watch the Baltimore/Indy game with the Colts ending up with the victory: 15-6. During halftime, we left to pick up the rest of the group. After about 30 or 40 minutes, we were back at last. We were in a warm place as we went up to our rooms to watch the rest of the game in Bob's room. I was very disappointed though because Baltimore let their chance slip through their fingers and even worst, let the Colts beat them! I won't mention anything about the game Indy had last week either..*Coughs*During the game or actually almost right after it, we piled everyone into the room to spend some time enjoying some pizza and celebrating Andra and Deanna's birthday..Afterwards, we left to go to worship a few minutes after the game and unfortunately, we weren't able to find the place we were supposed to be having worship at. But, one thing that did happen on our way back was that we actually whacked a deer..Not just with anything..But the bus rammed itself into the deer's neck and head! I don't think he's alive anymore..If he's lucky, he's paralized..But I think he's in Deer Heaven right now..But aside from that, we ended up going back to the hotel to spend time with worship there. Luckily and fortunately, we were able to watch the remainder of the Philly/New Orleans game which ended up with the Saints winning 27-24. But as for devotions, we started out with our embarassing moments in which I didn't really have one but the fact that watching an asian ski is embarassing. We spent another hour or so spending time with the group, growing closer to our Lord. After doing this, we all left to our rooms and did whatever for the remaining hour we had before it was time for lights out. I didn't do much so let's end day two here.

(I actually don't have time to finish the rest tonight because I'm getting ready for bed, but I'll finish later on tomorrow or when I get a chance.)

Until then, take care, and God Bless!
--John.

9:56 PM.