Its election time!

So, November 4th is right around the corner, and I am sure we are all eager to see the ballots counted (accurately) and to see where the future of our nation lies. Now I don't want to rain on anyone's  parade but I am definitely a democrat because at least they don't tell 27 lies in 38 minutes like some candidate we all know and here is the reference to back up the previous statement.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgekPB8Kok...and I hate to say it but do we really want someone like that running our nation?
well the point of this post was not to slam either side but rather it was to motivate everyone to VOTE. Yes we all get told that one person can make a difference and actually its TRUE so if you considered not voting this year... please reconsider because think about it this is the peoples chance to give voice to what they think  what they want and this is our time to make it clear what we do or don't agree with..... and frankly if you want a five step plan to nowhere then I would vote Romney but if you want to go with something that is tried and true go Obama... let me know what you all think.. the D crowd or the R crowd who do you think is going to win?

SUPER D!!!!

Alright the thing you have been waiting for the count down to the super D....so far we have about another 26 days away so clear off your dusty bikes, and all the rusty chains and lets get a hug crowd to participate this year :) the entrance fee i think is about 50 dollars and the saturday before there will be some events going on and you can pick up your packets then, sunday is the race, if you aren't in shape just get out there and have some fun :) there is a beer afterwards, waiting for you.

All about the weather

So i was kind of frustrated the other day when i went to check out the weather for the mountain, as well as white salmon and just couldn't find a decent site to look at both things. So i finally got so fed up that i went to my dad who in his spare time found this awesome sight where you can check out the weather on the mountain here in white salmon and just about anything else you want to know about the gorge. The first URL is the link to this. The second URL is a link to the most in depth site i have ever found regarding the weather take a peek and see for yourself.
1.)http://thegorgeismygym.com/
PS: the author of this site is an avid athlete herself and the CONTACT ME button on her sight should definitely come in useful when viewing her webpage...after all she does a wonderful job in providing all of us gorge addicts with insider information on the latest, hikes, rides, and water sport locations, as well snow updates from the mountain. So we should at least thank her...Give a shout out to Temira when you see her :)
2.)http://www.wunderground.com/
PS: so initially you want to enter your location to view cool weather reports, as well as awesome blogs for anything and everything...thank you guys.
And so next time you are put in a situation like me and just can't find a good weather reporting website well then the answer to your problem lies in Ana's blog:)
And remember
"The hardest Decisions in life are never easy" and of course Smile it's good for you

:)))

SAY CHEESE :) well just smile because its good for you

Alright so i know that smiling really has nothing to do with white salmon although all the elderly people tend to smile quite often in white salmon but that is beside the point.
according to one website People smile when they are feeling emotions not related with stress, angry, grief, and so on and so forth.But people do smile when they are expressing friendly emotions and also when they are actually tickled by someone because the body is touched at some weak points which then releases hormones which then releases the feeling of pleasure and so then causing breathlessness and a smile. Hmmm no wonder why so many young couples are breathless and smiling ALL the time.Apparently smiling is also rooted deep within our primate nature. And when we smile we send out a message to others that makes the person who smiled much more easier to approach. Hmmm then why don't girls or guys looking for a date smile more? Also sometimes people will smile when nervous to disguise their nervousness. interesting i had that habit for a LONG time :) Moving on....
http://www.letusfindout.com/why-do-people-smile/
Okay so another interesting reason why you should smile. well actually another 5 good reasons to smile is....
1.) It will boost your happiness
2.) a smile will change your state
3.) a smile changes other peoples state
4.) why would you not want to smile.
5.) smiling is way easier then frowning.
please view the URL below for short paragraphs on why each one is beneficial.
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2006/10/05/5-reasons-why-you-should-smile-more/
so now that you know some more....what do you think? are you going to smile more or keep that frown on your face?

Whats the deal with smiling?

Alright so before I answer this question with thorough research....(cough,cough) I wanna hear from you. Why do you smile? Why do you find it beneficial?

Wow this could take some motivation in the art of making friends and having fun :)

The Columbia Gorge Running club, so much to say about this awesome club and yet so little time.. well to start with you make friends.. tons of them and when you do races you sometimes do them with your best buddies from this club. People from all over the gorge gather together near stevenson to train for races all over the nation. though some people might only do 5K's others will go on to do marathons. It does not matter because you make tons of friends have fun and do it all over again the next day. It is available for people of all strengths.. so no this is not an exclusive club rather inclusive. they do runs all over the gorge and when you are ready to race.. YOU ARE READY TO RACE =)
check out the website below for more information but also keep in mind the current race that they are training for is the White Salmon BackYard dash you know that one i was telling you about that is all uphill at the beginning but all downhill at the end and finishes at Everybody's brewing pub house....get ready to get your partying on...the race happens Saturday, June 18th at 9 am oh and you all know how much we love free so to let you all know this event is FREE.. well up to the point when  you go and get a beer after the race :)
signing off and think about it all you runners out there a free race and a nice beer, or possible juice for the little ones.. (just in case bring your own) :)
Check out the site and join !
http://www.columbiagorgerunningclub.com/wsbackyardhalf.php