Climbing High!

Just had to check in on vacation really quick to report a personal victory. I went rock climbing and I did it!!! It was probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life, mainly because I had to trust my coworkers on belay (I think that’s how you spell it) and because I was clinging to a sheer rock face…..but I managed to make it to the top on 2 of the 3 routes I took. What a high. Actually, it was more like relief and shock that I was able to overcome my intense fear and do it. Now, I’ll never do it again, but I surely can say that now I’ve been there and done that.

What a great week so far, though! Has been quite easy to stay on track, mostly because being scared to death of rock climbing really kills the appetite. And travel does me well — 148.5 at the Health Fair check-in!!! I was pretty darn psyched, let me tell you.

Now, don’t be too disappointed in my lack of swimming the past two days. The Annual Meeting is like a reunion with some of the most amazing people you could hope to meet in this world. So I didn’t do a lot of sleeping, and when I did, it was tough to get going! Suffice it to say that this weekend, I’ll be pushing us on the hikes to try and make up for the inactivity. (But I will say, rock climbing was such a good workout— my legs were trembling going back to the bus, and this morning my arms are sore from belaying everybody….awesome, awesome alternate workout if you aren’t scared of heights)With that, I’m going to disappear for a few more days and enjoy my vacation….and keep soaking up the compliments! I’m 5 lbs heavier than I was at this time last year, but I got so many compliments on how I looked and that was wonderful to hear. I guess it’s just redistributed to more desireable areas?! :) Keep up the good work, everyone.