My body was pushed too far today, and for that...I must apologize. I got up this morning at 8am to get ready to go out for my day. Yes, I woke up with a 100.2 fever, but what the heck...I've been sick for three days and I refuse to keep being sick. So, I got my vest out and all my gear and went rafting. STUPID MOVE!! I sat at the guide stick and was exhausted after only five minutes. I was having to work my body when all it wanted to do was curl up in bed and get better.
So, from today I've learned, be kinder to my body...yet, tomorrow I will get up at 7am, put on my pack and grab my gear and go hit a wall of rocks...(that's what you get when you commit to something and feel like you just shouldn't go back on your word)...
Showing posts with label climbing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label climbing. Show all posts
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Roommate
My new roommate arrived today on the grey hound. She's nice. She seems to be a slight mix between Alena and my sister-in-law Julie. Her name is Diana and she has an eyebrow piercing and a tongue piercing. She's from Connecticut.
Chewy is warming up to her...but he's been nervous most of the day.
My new job is going good. I'm staying SUPER busy. I've gotten to go out climbing nearly every day this week and I plan to go again tomorrow and Sunday! Yippee!
Chewy is warming up to her...but he's been nervous most of the day.
My new job is going good. I'm staying SUPER busy. I've gotten to go out climbing nearly every day this week and I plan to go again tomorrow and Sunday! Yippee!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Physical Edge
For the first time...maybe ever...I hit my physical edge yesterday.
I went to Pipe Works to do some climbing. Brad had me start on a 5-8 high wall and by the time I got to the ground, my arms were completely toasted! We then went over and attempted some bouldering, it was pointless for me, my arms were already done. I attempted a few V0- spots and they didn't work, I got one V0 out but then my arms called it a night. It sucked because I really wanted to climb more but my body just didn't want to. Does that ever happen to you? Do you ever hit your physical edge and get really frustrated by the fact that you can't do whatever it is that you want to? Anyway, Brad and I then hit the slack line, which I sucked at too. It just wasn't my day for that environment, I was aggravated by the whole thing since I wanted to do it all...but...nooooooo...at least I was in good company. That sure did make a huge difference.
Today, my arms are still sore but in a different way. I know I can't climb for a few days and that sucks but oh well, really I should be learning to treat my body with more respect. I guess this is just God's way of forcing that on me, huh?
Oh yeah, I saw Cinnamon yesterday and we had a nice good chat. She noticed some stuff about me that I already knew and wanted to mention to her, stuff that's kinda new this week...it was funny that she could tell without me even mentioning it. She's good!
Saturday I get to finally see the girls again, I can't wait...I miss their company. They always have great things to talk about and my experiences with them are always so positive. I need more of that in my life.
I schedule for my job in Maine arrived last night. It looks like I'm going to be allllllllll over the state. It's rather crazy when I look at it, but I know it'll be a lot of fun.
I went to Pipe Works to do some climbing. Brad had me start on a 5-8 high wall and by the time I got to the ground, my arms were completely toasted! We then went over and attempted some bouldering, it was pointless for me, my arms were already done. I attempted a few V0- spots and they didn't work, I got one V0 out but then my arms called it a night. It sucked because I really wanted to climb more but my body just didn't want to. Does that ever happen to you? Do you ever hit your physical edge and get really frustrated by the fact that you can't do whatever it is that you want to? Anyway, Brad and I then hit the slack line, which I sucked at too. It just wasn't my day for that environment, I was aggravated by the whole thing since I wanted to do it all...but...nooooooo...at least I was in good company. That sure did make a huge difference.
Today, my arms are still sore but in a different way. I know I can't climb for a few days and that sucks but oh well, really I should be learning to treat my body with more respect. I guess this is just God's way of forcing that on me, huh?
Oh yeah, I saw Cinnamon yesterday and we had a nice good chat. She noticed some stuff about me that I already knew and wanted to mention to her, stuff that's kinda new this week...it was funny that she could tell without me even mentioning it. She's good!
Saturday I get to finally see the girls again, I can't wait...I miss their company. They always have great things to talk about and my experiences with them are always so positive. I need more of that in my life.
I schedule for my job in Maine arrived last night. It looks like I'm going to be allllllllll over the state. It's rather crazy when I look at it, but I know it'll be a lot of fun.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Climbing
I went today out at Consumnes River Gorge. It was awesome!! It completely kicked ass. There were a few things to consider though...
1 - (In case you didn't know or remember) I'm terrified of heights;
2 - I almost died on at least 2 occasions.
Anyway, the climbing was great, the group rocked, the weather was amazing...! I feel like I'm in pretty good shape but though rocks sure kicked a good one. I'm a bit scratched up but nothing to whine about. I'm also a bit sunburned even though I wore plenty of sunscreen. Oh well...
After top roping we took on some good bouldering and went down to the river. The water was rushing white and stunning. The rocks were in the shade where we went and there nice and cool (of course the water was freezing but refreshing). We had to boulder our way back up and that took a bit more muscle but somehow seemed easier.
On our ride back down from the gorge we stopped at a little market to grab ice cream and cold drinks. It was comical because the building was made of these large rocks so Brad and Ryan went "buildering" (hahaha, new word of the day).
Adventures come highly recommended in my book...so get out there and live!
1 - (In case you didn't know or remember) I'm terrified of heights;
2 - I almost died on at least 2 occasions.
Anyway, the climbing was great, the group rocked, the weather was amazing...! I feel like I'm in pretty good shape but though rocks sure kicked a good one. I'm a bit scratched up but nothing to whine about. I'm also a bit sunburned even though I wore plenty of sunscreen. Oh well...
After top roping we took on some good bouldering and went down to the river. The water was rushing white and stunning. The rocks were in the shade where we went and there nice and cool (of course the water was freezing but refreshing). We had to boulder our way back up and that took a bit more muscle but somehow seemed easier.
On our ride back down from the gorge we stopped at a little market to grab ice cream and cold drinks. It was comical because the building was made of these large rocks so Brad and Ryan went "buildering" (hahaha, new word of the day).
Adventures come highly recommended in my book...so get out there and live!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Kevin
Today was my brother's birthday so I went out to Woodland to celebrate. I sure love my family. It's so full of life! My two grandmothers sat at the dinner table and talked about American Idol - I thought it was absolutely hilarious. Grandma Carmen was angry that anyone who looked so dirty would get to be on stage. She was convinced that those there was one individual on the show who must be homeless. Grandma Mae complained about the singing skills and agreed that one individual was mighty dirty. Hahahaha! I've not watch the show, but after hearing their opinions, I'm not sure I wanna.
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I bought Chewy's travel bag today. He's ready to hit the air with me. I've just got to figure out what stuff I can sell so that I don't have to store it.
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I've got a group climbing trip Wednesday. I'm a little excited to see how many people show up and go. I'm also a little nervous since I'm really not very good. I'll just have to see how it goes.
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I have a problem with bruxism and today I am really in a bit of pain from it. My teeth and jaw are sore...what's up with that?
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I had some rather interesting signs from the world today. There were 4 today, which although not a ton, sure seemed to be saying something. I'm a little worried about what exactly, but I'm going to wait and keep anticipating the push and pull of the universe.
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I bought Chewy's travel bag today. He's ready to hit the air with me. I've just got to figure out what stuff I can sell so that I don't have to store it.
__________
I've got a group climbing trip Wednesday. I'm a little excited to see how many people show up and go. I'm also a little nervous since I'm really not very good. I'll just have to see how it goes.
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I have a problem with bruxism and today I am really in a bit of pain from it. My teeth and jaw are sore...what's up with that?
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I had some rather interesting signs from the world today. There were 4 today, which although not a ton, sure seemed to be saying something. I'm a little worried about what exactly, but I'm going to wait and keep anticipating the push and pull of the universe.
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