Today was mainly a day of service-related things. I realize it's been a loooong time since I updated this blog, but then again, not much of import happened between September 23 and now. I volunteered for the Columbus Marathon today and began to dispel the long held conviction that I would never run a marathon. Something about watching the middle pack of runners and their look of determination, strength, and/or pain makes me want to partake in that. Although I should probably start with a half-marathon.
In the works is a trip to Tennessee to visit my college friend Ranger who is studying at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. We'll be bouldering at Little Rock City and hopefully sending some classic routes. I haven't climbed in a while due to tendonitis and being in China so I'm stoked on climbing outside again on real rock. The ARC at the university leaves a lot to be desired, but it's an adequate training facility for the time being.
EDIT: 10/22
I neglected to mention my service trip to Mississippi that will happen prior to Christmas. A group of 10 students and I will go down to the Gulf Coast to work on renovations with Habitat for Humanity. I have yet to meet everyone in the group but I am excited. This group of students includes several students who have done Buck-I-Serv (our service group's moniker) in the past. Having a mix of returning students and first-timers like myself provides a mix of perspectives and expectations. The veterans already know what to expect and the new members bring in fresh questions and ideas. It is a 14 hour drive from Columbus to our service site. I'm looking forward to 14 hours of driving, singing, music (possibly teasing the music selections too), stories, excitement, and anticipation.
In the works is a trip to Tennessee to visit my college friend Ranger who is studying at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. We'll be bouldering at Little Rock City and hopefully sending some classic routes. I haven't climbed in a while due to tendonitis and being in China so I'm stoked on climbing outside again on real rock. The ARC at the university leaves a lot to be desired, but it's an adequate training facility for the time being.
EDIT: 10/22
I neglected to mention my service trip to Mississippi that will happen prior to Christmas. A group of 10 students and I will go down to the Gulf Coast to work on renovations with Habitat for Humanity. I have yet to meet everyone in the group but I am excited. This group of students includes several students who have done Buck-I-Serv (our service group's moniker) in the past. Having a mix of returning students and first-timers like myself provides a mix of perspectives and expectations. The veterans already know what to expect and the new members bring in fresh questions and ideas. It is a 14 hour drive from Columbus to our service site. I'm looking forward to 14 hours of driving, singing, music (possibly teasing the music selections too), stories, excitement, and anticipation.
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