Tuesday, December 9

SPT= Self Portrait Tuesday "JOY"



Joy....getting gas station food for lunch, climbing 1500 feet VERTICALLY (no switch backs) to observe elk, wearing a multitude of layers causing great mental issues as well as physical, climbing, tripping, sliding on a mountain of rocks covered by snow... Is that ringing the bell of joy?

Panting. Sweating. On the verge of tears realizing this just isn't my "thing"... something I realize every time I am climbing, tripping, sliding on a mountain side....but continually find myself doing over and over again. (Why?) No "joy to the world" tune being sung at this point.

Siting next to my husband on a snow covered mountain as the sun begins to set. Watching carefree elk calves frolic while listening to the girly elk mewing (a uniquely beautiful sound made by the ladies)....Natural behavioral observation. So Cool... and yes, that is "JOY"

109 comments:

Missy said...

isn't that just like everything in life? the joy really comes after all the hard work?! so glad you had those peaceful moments together!

Tina said...

All of that hard work paid off in the end. I love the pic of you & hubby.

Jill said...

I'm not a hiker either, but the view and satisfaction you reach at the top is definitely a joy. Great photos!

Rachael said...

WOW-I think after all that just being able to stop and breath would be the best JOY of all!

Chris said...

WOW I am impressed those shots are beautiful. Must say you captured joy.

Michelle Alley said...

What a fun hike! the view is just beautiful!

larkswing said...

Great pics! So does that mean you had to go sliding and tripping down the mountain in the dark?? ok, scary!

Alexis AKA MOM said...

OMG ... Sounds like fun, glad to live thru your blog where I can stay nice and warm in my house :).

Cecilia said...

Wow...that's joy and love for your husband for sure! He's a lucky one!
I love the pic of you guys together!

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

All I can say is WHOA. That is beautiful. What a great thing to be a part of. Good for you Ann.

By the way, I've never mentioned it before, but I think the name of your blog is the cleverest thing.

Unknown said...

love that you've captured every bit of this experience. that feels joyful to me.

MaryRC said...

well worth it im sure.. looks like a great day you had all in all..

j said...

what a great picture! :) did you hike in that great gray coat?!
hiking is such a metaphor for life. i like it and loathe it for that.

Patois42 said...

That's a whole lot of joy. Very wonderful pictures.

Jeanette said...

That is so great. The work part yikes, but what a reward!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Guess it makes all the climbing, tripping and sliding worth it, right?

Sarah said...

Wow! Sometimes we go through a little pain to experience a feeling of joy.

Anonymous said...

Your pictures alone are worth it! I love hiking but even what you described would have had me on the edge of grumbling.

Serendipity said...

What a nice hike and such a great view...JOYFUL indeed!

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