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I began leading ice two days ago. I chose a WI3 called Arethusa Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Hampshire. It was somewhat of a trial by fire, but i held it together through the most dangerous moments of my life. there is hardly any room for error on the sharp end on ice. you simply cannot fall or else you risk a 33% of a life altering injury or even worse. You mustn’t start up that frozen wall unless you have full confidence to finish the endeavor. When I pulled through the last bulge and topped out Arethusa, I saw god at the top and punched him in the jaw. the sun shone upon me and granted me its warmth after a bitter cold fight. I turned around to look at the beauty of the valley behind me and I let out a howl. I am an ice climber. I am fearless and in control.
Feb 7, 2024
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Recently I started rock climbing. I was extremely trepidatious at the start. The only experience I had with climbing of any kind were those portable and ticket-able rock walls that would pop up on the boardwalks of NJ in the height of the summer tourist rush. The first couple of visits, I could barely get on the wall. My toes would slip, my fingers would release. Even when I was able to hold myself up, I was terrified of falling, of equipment failing me, of making a fool of myself in a crowded gym full of people who looked like they had been born doing this.
I’m still very new, I’m still learning. But every time I walk into the building, my silly little shoes in chalky hand, I decide that I’m going to do something hard. Because I can do hard things, and so can you.
I can make it to the top of the wall now. Not every time, and certainly not on every course. But sometime soon I will. Because I keep trying something hard.
Jan 29, 2025
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Sunday I saw Dune II. Today a coworker of mine said he was into people who are fearless. I’ve been challenged time and time again for the past two years since moving to NYC from Texas - being at my lowest points and at some of the highest. Risk and impulsive decisions can be fun if you are smart with it. The theme of this year is: Fear Less; Learning the Lesson and Taking Action.
Mar 20, 2024
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sometimes doing a thing feels so scary and so terrifying and like there's a giant abyss in front of you. you have no way of knowing what's on the other side because all you can see is the darkness. there is so much fear in the unknown. but sometimes being just a little bit brave, even for just a few seconds, can make all the difference. some of the best things i've gotten out of life came out of doing something i was terrified of. take the risk...enter the abyss...the rest of your life might be on the other side of it!!!!
Mar 6, 2024
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-go to skyline with your two best friends
-order hella cheese coneys
-bust out a bottle of poppers and get faded off them nitrates
-giggle a bunch
-demolish coneys
-speed home and shit your guts out
Jan 27, 2024
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procrastination is a cheeky cunt. i leave in less than two days, and its hard to muster the energy to pack. imma do it soon tho.
Jan 28, 2024