I genuinely enjoy social media. I often worry about saying that because it’s now trendy to exist off the grid, but social media has equipped me with means to connect with both people I’ve met in person, but also other […]
Looking at myself in the mirror with tears running down my face, I knew I had to make a change. Do I really like climbing? Why am I pushing myself if I am not enjoying it? One thing I love […]
I once lived a life where my prolonged existence deemed improbable. It wasn’t obvious to most, but mental illness slowly deteriorated my existence. The notches on the battery icon hanging over my head slowly winded down until there was one […]
As the plane pulled into the gate in Atlanta, tears began to run down my face. I was overwhelmed with emotion knowing I would be climbing at my former local crags with friends I hadn’t seen in months (and even […]
I never thought that saying no would leave me with so much guilt. I embarked on a pilgrimage to the valley in hopes of climbing my first big wall. My boyfriend, James, wanted to fulfill my hopes by also accomplishing […]
“How are you ever going to climb big walls if you’re not willing to try to learn anything new without giving up?” Harsh reality check. And when I say reality, I can attest that these words slipped straight into my […]
