Alexandra Cousteau is coming to Raleigh as part of Expedition Blue Planet and I have the privilege of attending a Benefit fundraiser to learn more about the critical water issues across the U.S.
At first this news was a bit overwhelming and intimidating. What do I know about water? The Neuse River? Alexandra Cousteau? The legendary Jacques Costeau? Blue Legacy?
But what an amazing opportunity to learn! To discover! To find out and explore!
I began doing some googling today - and came across some interesting tidbits about Jacques Cousteau. He's been referenced in over a dozen different (fairly well-known) songs, he's been quoted in several movies, he has quite a collection of books and documentaries. A quote that really struck me: "When one man for whatever reason, has an opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself." In reading these words, the vast unknown transformed into something tangible and personal. I am inspired and curious. I have no idea where this search is going to lead me, but I'm already liking the looks of it. More to come...
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
oy vey
Where does the time go? It's already a month and a half into the new year?!
So, in the last few weeks I picked up a second job as a climbing coach which is AWESOME in all kinds of ways. Here, allow me to list a few:
1. Kids are incredible. I had no idea how much I missed getting to work with them.
2. Kids are FANTASTIC climbers. They are little. They are light. They can hold on to anything. They have incredible endurance and flexibility. They are fearless. They don't like to quit. They don't worry about whether or not their butt looks big in their harness. They're not trying to impress anybody. They're really just pretty freakin' awesome and watching them is inspirational... which leads me to...
3. I'm INSPIRED! After a shameful 6 month hiatus from rock I couldn't be more ecstatic about getting back on. My endurance is junk. My finger strength is terrible. My toes are worthless. But my arms are stronger. My technique is still there. And I'm ready!
4. Triangle Rock Club is way better than I thought. The few times that I had gone before it felt too crowded and was a bit intimidating. Turns out I was wrong. I was just being a wuss. The people there are super friendly, quick to offer a spot or a belay, willing to offer advice on technique, and so encouraging.
I won't bore you with more reasons for now, but as you can tell I'm pretty pumped and I'm glad that I have a few months to hit it hard in the gym before it warms up and the outdoor climbing adventures begin.
Just one of the examples of what makes life wonderful.
So, in the last few weeks I picked up a second job as a climbing coach which is AWESOME in all kinds of ways. Here, allow me to list a few:
1. Kids are incredible. I had no idea how much I missed getting to work with them.
2. Kids are FANTASTIC climbers. They are little. They are light. They can hold on to anything. They have incredible endurance and flexibility. They are fearless. They don't like to quit. They don't worry about whether or not their butt looks big in their harness. They're not trying to impress anybody. They're really just pretty freakin' awesome and watching them is inspirational... which leads me to...
3. I'm INSPIRED! After a shameful 6 month hiatus from rock I couldn't be more ecstatic about getting back on. My endurance is junk. My finger strength is terrible. My toes are worthless. But my arms are stronger. My technique is still there. And I'm ready!
4. Triangle Rock Club is way better than I thought. The few times that I had gone before it felt too crowded and was a bit intimidating. Turns out I was wrong. I was just being a wuss. The people there are super friendly, quick to offer a spot or a belay, willing to offer advice on technique, and so encouraging.
I won't bore you with more reasons for now, but as you can tell I'm pretty pumped and I'm glad that I have a few months to hit it hard in the gym before it warms up and the outdoor climbing adventures begin.
Just one of the examples of what makes life wonderful.
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