Wednesday: I woke up after 4 hours with an insatiable desire to make a video about a lamb we killed and roasted Argentinian-style the week before.
Later, I was surprised to find that I was able to perform well enough to climb a 12b that I'd never been on. Sent it in one session, because I climbed smart, not hard <enter cliched idiom>.
Some friends met up for coffee, a couple of them being from out-of-town. Elena and Emily, both inspiring women that make you want to be a better you after just having conversation with them--friends of Katie's from grad school.
An evening run took me up to a bouldering spot where I got an anaerobic work out--climbing--before running back home. Slamming some protein when getting back home, I joined other friends at open mic where Paul and Zach performed some Avett Brothers' covers.
Thursday: Happy Birthday Elena! She loves swimming, so we braved the chilly water of Sand Hollow by jumping off cliffs, then warmed ourselves in the sun.
Zion NP was the next stop on the list. We cruised up a 2-pitch climb named Ashtar Command, and gave Elena a wooden spoon I'd carved as a b.day gift. Our tradition is to go out for burgers at a cafe named Oscar's. My friend Juli joined us for dinner, and went back to her apartment to hangout for awhile afterward.
Friday: Happy Birthday Margaret! Melissa and I had a friend we know from Red River Gorge, KY that visited for the weekend. A strong climber herself, we took her to our local crag--Chuckawalla--and watched her send things we'd projected for awhile. Nice work Margaret!
The fellows of the Microcosm, along with the help of Andrew (a friend of Z and P's, in from a climbing trip), were inspired to dig a firepit in the back yard. Home Depot here we come!
Our friends, Sean and Lauren invited over a cookout at their house. They didn't have corhole bag, only the boards, so we sewed some when we arrived. The party must go on!
Saturday: Happy Birthday Dave!! Yeah, we did have that many birthdays to celebrate in a row. :) Unfortunately, Dave had to work, so we celebrated the night before.
Most of the day was actually spent cashing in on Margaret time. Breakfast, park session, and OH don't forget St. George Day! haha At the park we slacklined (tight rope walking, essentially), played frisbee and picnicked. We had the girls over for dinner and went on a nice walk after eating.
Sunday: Happy Easter! (Oh, the festivities this week) Watching Last of the Mohicans in the morning is an intense way to start the day. Jazzed on man stuff, I planted flowers in the front and backyard. Also, I have some germinating in the flower box. Oi!
A largely domestic day led to dinner in Cedar City with awesome food (amazing salad, a Jewish desert, and elk which Zach shot this past winter).
And now it's Monday: A bit of laundry, some errands, ultimate frisbee in the park and Monday Night Dinner (a tradition before going into the field).
Wow! I don't know that I'll give you the play-by-play in the future. Maybe more of a highlight reel, and better written. Give me feedback, please. I will also include more thoughts, and less event-based life, as they are the relevant musings of a human experience. Hopefully something you can relate to more as well.
Adventures in blogging...here we go!
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