Escape… to SLC
My trip to Salt Lake City (SLC) couldn’t have come at a better time.
I needed an escape last week like never before.
I’ll be honest. My normal escape from life – Facebook and blogs – became completely sickening for me. I needed quiet, to reflect privately. I needed to talk one-on-one with my close friends instead of broadcasting my thoughts all over the internets. If anything, this has been a reminder that we all reflect and heal in different ways.
Anyway.
Peace and quiet I had. In SLC.
And to make this post not completely a downer, I just want to share a funny tip – do not wear your race medal when taking pictures like this:
Because this could happen:
Ha ha ha! You’ve been warned!
Themocracy
hahahahahaha!!! that is seriously the funniest picture ever (sorry – I’m sure it probably hurt)!
I’ve missed you on the internets. And in real life. Can’t wait to hear all about your trip!
Ha ha ha! It must have not hurt too much, because that was the second or third time I did it. I was only looking at the pics last night and realized my mom caught it in film!
I’ve missed you too! 🙁
Ouch! I think that there are a lot of things that people shouldn’t do while wearing their race medals!
Glad that you were able to get some “YOU” time and reflect.
Not to sound like a stalker, but I was starting to worry about you because your blog was so quiet. I glad you had some time to disconnect and process.
Same here. Glad you had some quiet time away.
Thanks for thinking of me 😀
Welcome back to the bloggy world friend! (And by the way, thank you for making me laugh on a Monday morning..this medal pic is priceless!!!) I totally understand about taking a break from broadcasting on the blog..I felt that way after my vacay–still trying to motivate myself to get back into it!
Ouch!!! But welcome back, was worried with you quiet for so long!
I’ve missed you too! Welcome back! That last photo is hilarious and totally something that would happen to me. I’m glad there is a photo to commemorate. Lol! Looking forward to reading your race recap to see how things went in SLC! 🙂
Glad you were able to get away, reflect, and have some down time. We all need that some time, but I admit, I missed your posts as well. The last pic is priceless!! 🙂
Great pic and glad to have you back. Xoxo
I looooooove these photos! I want to escape to SLC now 🙂
Hugs.
I’ve been quiet too so I completely understand. I definitely missed you (and noticed you were quiet). I love love love that photo of you jumping and the other one is priceless.
Hahaha! Thank you, I needed that this morning 🙂
YAY! Glad you’re back and I’m so happy you had a good time in SLC!
Wait, is your scarf attacking you?? :). Either way, it looks beautiful! And sunny!! I hope to visit someday!
LOL! My scarf got wrapped around my neck and my race medal was hitting me in the face!
It was really sunny there. I got a bit of a burn. So nice not to have a jacket on!
I was the same way last week. I did a little reading, barely any commenting, and reflected internally about everything. Blogging just felt so unimportant.
I’m glad you’re back and had a nice escape!
Yes! Exactly! Happy to hear you get me. I just needed to get offline.
Any fun plans for your birthday?!
Oh my gosh that picture is hysterical!!! Glad you enjoyed your little getaway!
Such a cute jumping picture… and hilarious medal-in-the-face picture!
I missed you soooooo much!!!!!
I was starting to wonder about you! I’m glad you’re back!
I’ve also needed some time to unplug. It’s been great. And quiet. Sometimes we need those moments.
Aww, thank you! 🙂
The quiet was so nice. I am trying to figure out how I can still be online but still have that!
How have you been?
I’ve been good, quiet, but good.
But I’m glad you’re back!!
Welcome back! I figured you wanted to take a break for a bit…and funny picture.I snorted when I saw it earlier this am. lol
Is that what a salt lake looks like? Glad you had a good time. 🙂
That’s actually a picture from the Bonneville Salt Flats, about 100+ miles west of SLC! 🙂
Awwwww. I bet it hurt, but it was a good picture. 🙂
Thanks 🙂
I’m really glad you got your much needed down time! And it looks like you had so much fun!
So do you have the SLC Marathon logo embossed on your chin now?
100 miles west? So you almost made it to Wendover. Did you see the Tree that is on the side of i-80?
It was so good to finally meet up. Nice that had a good time here.
Ha ha! Thankfully, no. But I am a bit sun burned!
We DID make it to Wendover. West Wendover, NV, actually. I was like “Well, we’re 5 miles away. Let’s drive to Nevada!” Ha ha ha. We even went in to the casino!
It was so nice! I had a great time chatting with you!!!!
Oh wow… that is awesome you went all the way to Wendover (and yes, the NV side is called West Wendover as there is also a Wendover, UT).
You and your mom made the best of the days you were in SLC.
Bahahaha!! You totally made me LOL. Love that pic 🙂 I’m so happy you got the time you needed to think and reflect. Now, lets make a run date! I want to hear all about your trip 🙂
Yes! Hmm, when can we run again… I have run dates most days this week. Unless you want to meet super effing early Thursday am? 🙂
Sounds like SLC was just what you needed in your life for a lot of reasons.
Such a great picture of you (even if it was dangerous to take, haha). Glad you got away and had some you-time!
Giiiiiiirl… you were about to get an email! I was wondering where you went. I like seeing you in my feed on a daily basis. Maybe I got spoiled? 🙂
Glad you had a good time and I know how good time away can be to reconnect with yourself, away from all the noise social media and blogging can bring. I’m leaving on vacation next week and I am SO looking forward to some peace and quiet, ha. 🙂
Aww, thank you for thinking of me! You are too sweet 😀
YES! And I know you understand the importance of unplugging and just BEING. It felt so nice. I am excited you are going on vacay soon!
I just had to smile at your tip!
Welcome back! I was thinking about you and Erin mentioned this past weekend that you were in SLC!!! Glad to hear that you had a nice vacation – you certainly deserved it. Loved the picture of you and the medal – it gave me a much-needed chuckle. Can’t wait to hear more details about your travels!
I had been checking your blog to be sure I wasn’t missing your posts. Welcome back.
Oh, ouch, but also funny! Welcome back from SLC. I’m glad you had a good time and got the time away that you needed. We love reading your posts, but if you need a break, take one. 🙂
I’m so glad you a good getaway! I love that first picture (although the second is pretty cute, too) – that shade of blue is wondrous.
I love that photo of you jumping – even if you did smack your face after LOL. So pretty!
Oops!!! Lovely photos though! I hope we hear more about this trip!