Caught in the act: I feel as though it is my responsibility to keep up with my work, and study hard. It is when I am supposed to be hard at work, that I have the most trouble staying focused.

On a completely different note, I just came an incredible realisation. I love to ski because of its intimate nature. Alone in the woods you have no concerns and no fears. The sun or moonlight reflect gloriously off the snow. Trees all around protect you from the breeze. All is still. You are the only thing flying by. It is solitude. No one is there to criticise you, no one is there to encourage you. You are alone, and in control.

It is this that I love about skiing, and it is this that steers me away from team practices and friendly outings. The sport is an outlet. It is this that has me prefer the half an hour walk as opposed to getting a drive to the trails.