Monday, March 2, 2015

My View From the Top

This weekend I made the ultimate sacrifice to avoid Netflix as much as possible so that you guys could enjoy Season 3 of House of Cards. We didn't break it after all and for that I give a hearty cheers!

So okay, I'll admit that I watched a few episodes. I was itching to see what Frank and Claire were up to, but I also did work, food prep, laundry, dishes, cleaning and sleeping in. 

Then there were those few hours that I escaped from reality to go see this beauty. 

Heart-eyed kitty emoji x 3...


There's nothing better than making my way up a mountain with a clear head and a calm heart. 

We had an unusually beautiful weekend for February in the Northwest so my spirit was was screaming at me to get out of the house and seek adventure. I know that I'm always doing this trail and always posting some version of this photo while there are hundreds of other trails I could be wandering. This weekend and this first hike of the year I was craving a familiar trail that allowed me to shut off my brain and see the beauty all around me. 

The air at the peak was a little chilly and the trails were a little crowded - but still was an exceptional mental escape to prepare for the busy week ahead. 

And what, it's March? How!

Did you guys do anything exciting this weekend?





23 comments

Myra said...

This is so pretty!! I wanna go hiking with you!

Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky said...

I WANT TO VISIT THE PNW SO BAD. i love the west coast!!!

i went to an amazing muay thai fight. a friend at my gym was in it and the support he had (at the battling gym) was incredible! more than double the amount of people came to support him and our section was the loudest :D it was awesome.

P!nky said...

WOW, that view is so gorgeous! I wanna see it in real life.

I hosted a bachey party and it was super fun. Paint night and wine, woohoo!

Julia said...

So beautiful!! Sounds like a perfect weekend!

Anonymous said...

Incredibly jealous of your pretty weekend. We got more snow, on top of the piles we already had, and I've had about enough. I need my trails to thaw out so I can get my fill too! But glad you enjoyed your hike :)

Melissa Nicole said...

Winnipeg was just straight up too cold for life. But I did go to the Symphony like some fancy pants so that was fun!

JMO said...

ahhh you did it!! Avoided Netflix as much as possible AND got out and made the hike (and still remembered to take a pic for my viewing pleasure) Glad you had a great weekend! xoxo

Ashley @ ladyacray.blogspot.com said...

We've definitely been spoiled with this weather! Glad to see you're taking advantage of it :-)

Nadine said...

That view!!!! So amazing! Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend!

Have a great week!

BLovedBoston said...

That view was worth it alone not to finish watching HOC! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

Kristen said...

oh what a pretty, clear view. so jealous!
i did mostly nothing this weekend, and no house of cards. figured i would wait until everyone was done, then i would start from the beginning lol

lil desiqua said...

Wow, what a spectacular view! Definitely jealous of your hike! I need it to stop snowing and warm up here so I can get outside more without getting frostbite!

Laynah said...

So gorgeous! Hiking a mountain really is one of the best ways to disconnect for a while...with a close runner up being bubble baths IMO

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

I play board game over the weekend. I hope you have a great week.

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Kenzie Smith said...

Oh my gosh such a pretty view!!

Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee said...

I want to hike this! (By that I mean I want YOU to hike it and piggy back me the whole way.)

Life's a Beach said...

Gorgeous view!! Why cant blogger get emoji's already!?

Tami said...

You are such a badass. Gorgeous picture!

Sarah :: Plucky in Love said...

We literally got a foot of snow. It climbed over the top of my boots and froze my feet off. #zen

Amy @ Living n Learning said...

Gorgeous view!!

Kay R. said...

Ummm that is beautiful girlie!! Just stunning! And go you for climbing all the way!!

Alanna @ Alanna and Co said...

That looks awesome! I went bowling hahah. The most exciting part of my weekend.

Tracy said...

So glad you got such a great hike in! That view is amazing and just makes me want to visit the PNW even more!