Two Kinds of People

You know how we often split people into one of two groups?  It's simplistic way to describe a person, and while it's never really entirely accurate, it can be at least a little telling...and let's not forget fun ;)  Here are some examples...

“There are two kinds of people in the world – those who walk into a room and say, ‘There you are!’ – and those who say, ‘Here I am!’ ” - Abigail Van Buren


“There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded.” – Mark Twain


There are two kinds of poets: the ones who tell the stories, and the ones about whom the stories get told.


“There are two kinds of people in the world: the Givers and the Takers. The difference between the two is that the Takers eat well, and the Givers sleep well at night.” - Joy Mills

Ok, those are a little more philosophical than fun...but I'm sure you can think of some fun ones all on your own.

I have found that among the many "two types of people" quotes, one of them fits me extremely well (and is the subject of today's post).  I AM a mountain person.  Sometimes I think I may have actually been born in the mountains with wolves or something...and was found by a family from Texas who raised me there.  There's something majestic about the mountains...maybe it's the fresh mountain air, the smell of pine, the low humidity and sunshine here in the Springs, the stark temperature differences you might experience in one single day (or snow in the summer!), the varied wildlife, the clear rivers and waterfalls, the morning or evening light on the face of the mountains...  Whatever it is, it's got me sold.

This is a shot from my cell phone on my run last Sunday.  Scenic views are everywhere, whether you're close to downtown (which is where this picture was taken), or you're out in the mountains without cell phone reception.

This photo is from Cheyenne Mountain State park...which is less than a 10min drive from where my car sits in the garage.  I can ride trails like this every week...or I can go higher up the mountain to trails that are much more difficult for a nice adrenaline rush.  Amazing!

If you're willing to drive <30min, there are yet more mountain activities to partake in...like the Manitou Incline (hiking with friends about 2 weeks ago).  The Incline is about 1 mile in length and climbs just over 2,000ft in elevation.  You're basically walking upstairs (and occasionally feel like you're climbing with your hands) for 1 mile...great workout and a great view at the end as your reward.

To be fair, I'll be spending part of my vacation on Florida beaches and the rest of it in the mountains...I may be a mountain person, but I think we can all agree that variety is the spice of life.  There will be photos and I imagine some stories to follow as I take time away from the military life and settle into what one may call "a trust fund child's" life...almost 30 days of no work and basically doing what I want to do. If you're a trust-funder, I'm sorry if that sounds insulting!  But we all know that there are two types of people in this world, those who work for their money and those who are born with silver spoons in their mouths ;)