It's hard to believe it's all over?! I can say that I'm glad I did it, and that I achieved a lot. I was able to learn so much not only about climbing but myself. Would I do it again? I don't know. I have realized the place that climbing has in my life and largely where and what I want my life to be. I can say that I'm a bit more at peace and definitely more happy.
I think that in a way I have reset my life, mentally. It's been cool to go thru the process of letting go of so much. Stress, the past, who I am, etc. I achieved a lot of the goals that I set out to do. I still can't believe that I climbed El Cap! I didn't go broke, thank god. France was awesome, and I learned ALOT!
Climbing is still so important to me. However after doing it so much, I know that there are other things in my life that are also important. That I have more to focus on, achieve, and be grateful for. I have a better understanding of who I am, what my faults are, what qualities I want to continue to work on. New goals and aspirations that will breathe new life into my world. I don't know if this trip was the source of being able to do that, but I know that it provided the opportunity for it.
I did improve as a climber. I learned how to mentally be stronger. I climbed in so many places and did so many routes that I have always wanted to do: Tahquitz, Epinephrine, The Nose, The Sierras, The Buttermilks, Font, Maple Canyon, Serenity Crack and Sons of Yesterday, The Vampire. The list continues. I want to thank my awesome partner Kristina; who helped me learn, provided support, and was a great companion. I wish you well on the rest of your trip.
Where do I go from here....Well school starts Weds, MBA here I come. i will be doing Team in Training. I plan to climb a lot again, and hopefully help Matthew tick some of his goals:) I heart you. Learn how to write grants and hopefully make a difference in the world. Continue to improve as a person and a climber.
Thank you to everyone who has read my blog, I appreciate it. Glad to be home, can't wait to get back in touch with everyone!
Laura -thank you for blogging about your trip so we could enjoy your climbing adventure from afar. I learned how to knit and was working on my first hat - all I could think of was you at work, climbing - everywhere bringing your little knitting bag and a hat you were working on. Keep up the hard work in all aspects of your life as I know you will, positive thoughts sent your way for you and your dad. I miss you lots and look forward to catching up with you in Colorado next spring - until then I will be riding out the storms and hurricanes and catching some waves in the Caribbean - Hugs and Love to you and Matt. Cheyenne
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