passion...schmassion

Day 9867: It's the end of the world as we know it... and I feel fine.

My evil competitive nature is peaking through. I climbed my very first 5.10a yesterday, and instead of rejoicing and being happy about it, I'm frustrated with myself that I cannot do it as well as my climbing buddy did. BUMMER. I know it's me against the mountain, and not me against my belayer, but hey... it's not fair!!! I worked hard to get to where I am, and things just come so naturally to my buddy. Fifth time climbing, and already at the 5.10a's. Plus the ability to boulder the yellows and the greens. Boo.

Gotta drop some weight so I can climb better. The pact is on. Starting now.