Tuesday May 13, 2008
Busy in the workforce, indeed! It's been 6 weeks since I started work, again. Wow! Already the corporate life is consuming. I am enjoying being back in the workforce, despite not seeing my first paycheck, yet. I was very fortunate to land the position I did and I look foward to seeing it through the summer, maybe longer.
Now that I'm nearly moved back into my place, it feels more and more that I should settle in. I start needing things from storage, wishing I had a lamp, or some other furniture and it makes this temporary setting difficult to believe.
This evening was awesome, sprawling the dishes, making fresh garlic bread and broiling it crisp. Mmmm, and now, I'm catching the void up on my happenings while watching 24 on my 'big screen'.
First, I lost track of which season I last saw and apparently have guessed incorrectly, twice now. I am now watching season 5, which I've already seen. I've already fixed this and eagerly await season 6 disc 1.
Next, I finally put air in the tires of my bicycle, but have yet to ride it. I bought new running shoes (desperately needed), but haven't had a chance to test them out. I don't dare run in my old ones, ouch!
Climbing has been going ok. Training is not as diligent as it was in the beginning. In part because the drills are harder to do on my own (I can't do as many sets and I don't push myself as hard). But, I did start climbing a bit more, which is a refreshing change. The weather here is more wet than dry so heading outdoors isn't an issue.
Speaking of staying indoors, this past weekend was my 'big' slideshow here in Seattle. I had really awesome support from various companies (Sterling Rope, Metolius, Petzl) and raised $100 for the Access Fund. While that isn't a lot of money, the event was enough to talk about the access issues in two of my favorite climbing areas: The Red River Gorge, Ky and Hueco Tanks, Tx. Vertical World let me use their space and even kept a resource on staff for an hour after hours. I am super appreciative of the folks who came out or stayed later to participate in this with me!
Finally, and not least of all, I have been honored that a small group of women out of Seattle want to train with me. Every Tuesday we have been meeting and training. These women are amazing! Each of them is super strong and talented in their own way. I have been enjoying my time with them and have so many ideas for what we could do in the class that I can't wait for the next class to come. :) And, since I've been training mostly on my own for the last 2 months, I get a special rejuvenation after working with these ladies. They are super motivated and enthusiastic and such quick learners. It's truly a treat.
This weekend is the Canadian Nationals and I signed up to participate in it. It will be a deep field and pretty intense. So now, I am working long hours and still trying to train so I don't embarrass myself at the comp. We'll see how that goes. :) More soon...
