Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

 

“There are some people in life
that make you laugh a little louder,
smile a little bigger,
and live just a little bit better.”

That’s my Neemie! Best friend!

#MountainGirlsRule #StMarksSummit #NosesStrikeAPoses

To be original, you don’t have to be first. You just have to be different and better. ~ Adam Grant

“Anyone who achieved anything in their lives was prepared to be wrong.” ~ Ken Robinson

To all my students…past, present, and future…release the anxiety holding you back. Stop settling for less. Be brave with your life!

This afternoon I met artist Andy Anissimoff while at the Squamish Sunday Farmer’s Market. There’s a fantastic energy in his paintings. His brushstrokes are strong and bold. He captures everything that I love about hiking from peak to creek. Pop by the Tantalus Art Galley in Squamish to view more of his work. I had to pick up this beautiful print of The Chief (pictured above). I also grabbed another print of a bear. One day, I’ll own an original!

What a day! Based on my Batman watch, I think I broke 2 hours! A record! And a big thank you to my buddy Chris! As I was heading down to the race, my water bladder hose separated from the pack and water began streaming down my back like Shannon Falls! Fortunately, Chris filled it back up for me and sent me off to race. Best friend 🙂

This is what best friends are for! Thank you Chris for all your support and encouragement. I’m going to be looking for you at the top!

#RaceDayJitters #OwnIt #AllGood #IKnowICan #JustMaybeNotIn60Minutes

This afternoon I received a beautiful, handwritten card from playgroundbuilders.org. Playground Builders is a Canadian-based charity that designs and builds playgrounds for children living in war-torn countries. They’ve installed over 200 and counting! I became aware of their efforts through my dear friend Mr. Kirby Brown. Mr. Brown is one of the most generous and brilliant individuals I know and I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with him. I am reminded through people, such as Mr. Brown, that the world is a place where one person can make a significant impact in the lives of others. Keep up the amazing work Playground Builders!

Applauding hands: $1,499.95
Redundant cussing: $10,000.00
Simone Giertz retching as she cleans her houseboat’s septic tank: Priceless.

I never thought I’d come across someone who heaved just like me! You are amazing girl. The Queen of Shitty Robots.