First Days Off....

I have to admit, leaving my home was really difficult - its not so much the place, but the people who I will miss. It really still hasn't completely dawned on me - it just feels like another climbing trip....

But I have my entire life in my tent at the Red - and my key chain only has one key - my car...

Not having a job is a bit scary - and I find myself a lot more hesitant with my purchasing power - normally I wouldn't think twice about a diet soda on a driving trip...but then - $2...that's like 1/3 a bag or rice - which I can live off of for like a month (or more?) - That was suppose to be a "Into the Wild" joke...

I really sort of got bored with the New River Gorge - sure there is probably another 2 or 3 years worth of development at the Meadow - but really - I just feel like I ran out of routes to do (Its not that I'm strong - its just I ran out of routes that I think I could EVER be strong enough to do...)

Though - there are a few routes that I would like to come back to - once I hopefully get stronger - though I think the climbing full time - thing may help out...

I left Thursday right after work for KY - It was definitely tough to be in a new area and I was definitely feeling home-sick, though it was really refreshing to run into friends at hte Red. I spent the next Day climbing with Max Marlowe, John Michael, and Tim Hinck at the Motherload.

I really felt pathetic - gaining about 8lbs definitely tolled on my body - that as well as the sweltering heat...

Friday night - with the help of caffeine and sugar, I arrived in Nashville to hang out with my homegirl - Ashley "Badash" Hamilton.

Saturday - we went to "Whole Foods" to meet with her "Raw" food group. They were all totally rad - though being a person who cooks food - I felt just a tad bit out of place!

We spent Saturday taking photos - mostly Ashley's Senior photos - but also some lifestyle shots for one of her sponsors Friksn.

Today - we are hoping to shoot some "Yoga" shots for Friksn as well - and do some family portrats. Then, tomorrow morning - I'm off again. My destination is Vedauwoo, WY, which is near the town of Cheyenne (sort of) - I'm not sure if I'm going to like it there - but its about 6 hours away from Salt Lake City - where I need to be Friday for the OR show.

I haven't figured out where I'm going to be staying in Salt Lake City - but if worse comes to worse - I'll just sleep in my car (I'm not going to pay for lodging.)

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