it's the most wonderful time of the year

in all the hubbub of discussing christmas songs and decorations, i didn't realize until late last night that one year ago yesterday, i had surgery on my torn acl. one year ago yesterday they cut me open and took a hamstring that was just minding his own business and slid him into my knee and turned him into an acl. and he's done well so far. to say i'm 100% would not be true, but i would say i'm about 97% which i consider a victory. one of my goals over the winter is to get my knee stronger by really focusing on leg exercises at the gym. then once the snow melts, i'll be ready to hike up those mountains ago next spring with no issues.