The songs are in your eyes
I see them when you smile
I've had enough of romantic love
I'd give it up, yeah, I'd give it up
For a miracle, a miracle drug, a miracle drug
I got "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" for Christmas, too. I was psyched. Ang gave it to me. HOORAY.
While skiing last Sunday, I started to catergorize all the skiers/boarders. It's really quite interesting. It started because Margo gave me a very odd book detailing different "species" within the human race. It's called Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees, and Other Creatures of the Republic Interesting..... Anywho, here's the most common types of skiers....
Graters: These are snowboarders who think they can snowboard really well. They go fairly fast down fairly tricky runs, but they never learned how to turn. They "grate" all the snow off of the surface, creating a streak of very packed, nearly icy snow the rest of us slip on while turning.
Puffins: Puffins are usually from Texas, although not necessarily. They wear huge puffy jackets, usually with their football team of choice printed on the back. They are always crouched over, and always look like they are out of control. They often have beards or moustaches, but again, not necessarily.
Models: Middle-aged women who might very well be great skiers, but no one takes them seriously because of their choice of gear which is often leopard print or faux fur. They're snowpants are too tight, while their jackets are too puffy. They usually wear hats, which are quite flamboyant as well.
Super Kids: These super kids make everyone else feel inadequate as they zoom perfectly down the hardest runs. However, they do have shorter skies, so moguls are easier for them. Usually in very snazzy gear, like Spider.
ButtersSnowboarders who sit down all the time, in the most inopportune places. In the middle of the run, right at the bottom of a jump, in the lift line, where ever they can make the most disruption. As long as you stare at these folks, they never get up, but somehow they move around the mountain.
Instructors: The ski and snowboard instructors are the most revered people on the mountain. Often from exotic places, these ski bums are the envy of all who care. They've got the spiffy jacket, they never seem to get cold, and usually (the guys, at least) are very cute. =)
Yeah, I'll probably add more to that list later. Feel free to make suggestions. =)
