First of all, let's start off with...I'm not a big fan of country music. So add that to a super heated van with country music blaring, and all this at 4:45am–not my idea of a "good start". However the morning was saved when the flight attendant (at the airport) waived my "overweight" fees on my baggage. How cool is that. Packing 100lbs of climbing gear into one bag, as well as way too much clothing in another...it was only going to lead to mega "extra" charges. But, thankfully, people out there do care.
So now, i'm sitting in the airport, super early in the morning...killing time.
I got an email from Conrad Anker. Apparently he's MC'ing the ouray ice fest. this year. That's really cool. And what makes it even more unique is that he's requested a "play list" from all the competitors. So we (as a competitor) get to rock out to our own music when we're trying to send the competition route. He's basically asked for 3-4 songs that "define" us. I'm actually having a bit of a tough time with this as there is so much music that has been so influential, it's a tough call! I think, though, that i'm going to pick music that's meaningful, that's had impact on my life, but on the slightly "heavier" side. There's nothing like "pick me up" music to get you through the intense moments. So, here are my songs: 1. Absolute by Thousand Foot Crutch 2. Skillet (can't remember the song name...but all their stuff is good) 3. Daft Punk: harder, better, faster, stronger 4. Haven't decided yet...perhaps somethin nice and heavy as at this point it will be makin' or breakin'. It's funny how music has the ability to lift us up. There's a mixed cd that a friend once upon a time made for me. I've found that over the years, in times of sorrow, excitement, growth, or whatever, by playing this cd, it always has and will send chills up my spine. I love when the Holey Spirit is all around me. Every song is amazing. Such fulfillment by listening. I guess that's what it's all about...listening. "Every man should be quick to listen, and slow to speak..." Anyways, just rambling now.
I'm 7 hrs away from arriving to Ouray. Funny thing is, i'm not that nervous. I'm confident. I'm excited. Well, maybe a little nervous too...but not that much! Which is really great. I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun. Kinda like when last night i got in a food fight at the restaurant we were eating at. Thank you Travis and Derek. Wow, it was like being 12 again. Prior to our dinner, we spent 4 hours at the local Sports center. We climbed for about 3 hrs which was really great. All of us had a great work out all the while climbing hard and having a great time. Good session and great company. After climbing we opted to play some ping pong. Also great session and a total SLAYING i might add. Love ping pong.
3 days until go time. 3 days until all my training, focus, excitement, all of it...down to the moment. A moment that i've been waiting for since this very day last year. I'm stoked. Thanks to everyone for their prayer and support.
More to come.
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