I took a long long breath when I first saw the mountains and ski field of the Mission Ridge Winter Park.
I put my helmet, got ski boots on, take my skis and poles, and ready to get it started. It was a nice day, not so cold. I was a little bit nervous. I took a long breath again and set myself onto the conveyor. I remembered in the video, the first step of learning ski is to know the equipment on me. I walked with the skis a few minutes before I go. I looked at the ski run in front of me and my legs started shaking and I couldn’t stop them. “Come on, you can do it, Cat”, my friend tried to encourage me. Yes, it’s gonna be alright. I can do it. I made my skis like a piece of pizza and started moving down. Three, two, one, I fell down. I felt funny and couldn’t stop laughing at myself. I tried to stand up, but I couldn’t. Then my friend helped me up. The longest time I insisted was six seconds. I fell down again and again, but couldn’t stand up by myself. Like the video shows, use the poles and put forth. I struggled again, again, and again. It was weird; there wasn’t any strength in my arms. I was so tired. I lay down and tried to figure out in my head. I mean I could imagine how I supposed to stand up, but in reality I can’t. I bought a lift ticket because I thought I could at least go there once before we leave. I must be dreaming. I wasted the ticket. I mean I really wish I could get there as soon as possible, but I realized that the great wall is not built in a day. I was happy, though. It was a good start. I won’t give up!
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It took me a long time to decide what I want to learn because there are tons that I want give a try. I want to learn piano, painting, yoga, knitting, and so much more. I watched videos and tried to make a decision. Finally, when I look through the widow staring the snow on the roof of my neighbour’s house, I questioned myself: Why don’t learn how to ski? The first time I when to ski was two years ago. I kept falling down and could not stand up. Then I quitted, but it’s a pity for me. I was born in the middle of China; we don’t have much snow during winter. People living in northeast of China may know more about skiing, but I have no idea what skiing is when I was little. I’m not a very good sport person so skiing is hard for me. But I like challenge! The first step I think I should do is building more understanding of skiing. I opened up the YouTube page and typing “How to ski” in the search box and started to watch videos. I'm so excited and can't wait to try. So I call my friend:" Are you guys go skiing this weekend? Can I join?" Videos are from www.youtube.com |
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