Gratitude List 03/10/09

Interesting yard display in Arkansas.

I just hit month 7 of my road trip and am currently based in Bishop, California and loving every minute of it.  However, this morn was a little funky and so I thought I would post up a gratitude list since it has been a long time since I have done so.

  1. This road trip has been fabulous experience resulting in me actually getting excited for “real life (aka work)” again.
  2. A friend from Hueco Tanks has joined me here in Bishop.  It has been a nice change to have a full time climbing partner.
  3. CB has actually snuggled with Johnny Utah (my friend’s dog) on a couple occasions.  It amazes me each time she does it. =)
  4. I just finished reading the book To Kill A Mockingbird.  How did I grow up not reading this book?!  It was fabulous!
  5. I have found quite a few climbing projects I am excited about here in Bishop, with a couple actually feeling do-able.
  6. My next stop after Bishop is back to Utah and I must admit I can’t wait to rock some guitar hero with my friend Shaft.  I am real grateful to have him in my life.
  7. I am grateful for all the great new friends I have made on this road trip.  It is amazing how small the climbing community is and it is great to meet more of the members.
  8. The other day I was able to meet one of my blog readers.  It was so fun to chat with him and I hope his ankle heals up quickly.
  9.  I cut ties with my family over a year ago.  I am still really grateful for this decision.
  10. The girl from the climbing accident back in October is back on a rope.  I am not and probably won’t be for a while still.  But I am real grateful that she is physically and mentally doing well.
Hope you readers are having a great day.  I would love to hear what you are also grateful for if you feel like posting up in the comments or jetting me an email.

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  • John
    Hey! I just found this blog and it's great. Gratitude lists are a fantastic idea - keep posting! It's also nice to read about people with 'normal' jobs who climb as well. Thanks
  • Hey John,
    Very nice to meet you and thank you for stopping by the blog.

    Yeah, the gratitude list helps me keep life in perspective.... or is a great tool for me to use when I get a little down.

    I completely relate with looking for climbers with a "normal" job. Hope to hear from you again!
    Best.
    Rachel
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