One HOT Date

This past weekend Bryan and I went on one HOT date. And I do mean literally! Recently we have been kind of boring and have spent our Friday nights at home watching episodes of Doctor Who and Battlestar Galactica. Not that I don't love them, but there is something depressing about staying home on a Friday night, especially since Spring is here and it feels so good outside. I was determined to put a stop to our lazy days! I couldn't think of what to do until I remember being asked to go to a hot springs back in my single days and never actually doing it. Well, it was about time! So I asked Bryan if you would like to accompany me on a hike that coming Friday to a hot springs. Being uber in love with me, he just couldn't say no. 

So Friday after work we packed our backpack full of sandwiches and goodies for dinner, water, towels and flashlights (knowing that leaving after 5pm we'd be coming back in the dark) and head toward the trail. It was a 5 mile hike round trip, but that's just what we needed. It was beautiful--even if there still was snow on the ground--with a nice balmy 60-something degree weather.

We got there at the perfect time. We passed some people coming back down leaving only one other person at the springs when we arrived. We sat down and ate our dinner and met a new friend. Meet Koda. This dog was so nice and friendly. Or secretly just wanted to eat our food. I'm not for sure, but I'll take what I can get. I would totally have a dog if it was like Koda.

 We tried to take a picture, but Koda would NOT turn around. It was so funny. Still we had a great time playing as we tried to decide whether we would actually get into the springs or not. Bryan was concerned that I would get in and be all warm, then the sun would go down and I would freeze to death when I got out. I think he just didn't want me complaining all the way back to the car about how cold I was. Still, after much consideration, we decided we were going to risk it. I mean, we did just hike 2.5 (if not more) miles to get there.

 It was amazing!!!! I can't believe how warm it really was. Luckily the stream would drizzle into the springs and cool it down. In the back corner it was so hot we couldn't stand it. So we sat in the middle where it would mix together and see all the steam. We chatted with the one other guy there for awhile until another couple joined us. It was nice meeting complete strangers and just talking about randomness.

We probably stayed there for an hour and a half just soaking it all in--including the sulfur smell. I think that was the only downside. As I said before we came at just the right time. Once we were ready to go and got all packed up I think 25 people came to the springs. We were so glad to be getting out of there.

So, if any of you live around a hot springs, I suggest taking a dip. It's so relaxing! Plus it got us in the survivalist mood for Hunger Games!! YES!!

Bad Day

Wednesday was a bad day. I don't know why, but everything seemed to be going wrong. I told Bryan that I hadn't felt like I wanted to quit my job that much in a long time which is funny because my job isn't that bad and I actually enjoy it most of the time. Maybe it was just stress. Maybe I was just angry. Maybe it was just "one of those days." I don't know. But it was not a good day. I told Bryan, of course, and I'm sure the poor man felt like he couldn't do anything. What's he supposed to say? "Hey honey, it's okay. Quit your job." Yeah, I don't think so. But he did the next best thing! I got home from work and saw this.

Except without Bryan's feet. He was waiting in the kitchen. And please ignore the gross carpet. It's actually not too bad and that just happen to be the one spot with a big ugly stain.

 And he had the fire crackling.

 And he was standing right where I took this picture waiting with a big hug. I cried.

 Doesn't this meal look amazing!

I know that I am so lucky. I'm tearing up now just thinking about. I am so blessed to have my wonderful husband who obviously loves me a whole lot. And that day ended up being one of the best.