Post Climb Syndrome

It has been less than a week when we had our climb but my body isn't back to normal yet. I feel so tired, sluggish, and sleepy. And for some weird reason I always find myself eating or craving for food. I feel so starved its as if I've already used half of my body's energy for that climb, when in fact the trail or the climb wasn't that difficult except maybe for the mud and the occasional slides, compared to my previous climb this is pretty easy. Although I had some major scratches it was not because of the trail but because of the weather. I'd love to do it again after my body recuperates and maybe I'll face a more challenging mountain, perhaps Mt. Cristobal, of course I'll have to prepare tremendously.

Mountain climbing is a very rewarding experience and a humbling one at that. It is different feeling knowing how you were able to survive such difficult experience, it requires a lot of preparation, courage and discipline and you get to appreciate the small things in life, like going to a decent bathroom. My goal on my next climb is to go Number 2 and actually do it the way mountaineers do.

Aside from climbing, life has been pretty hectic, busy and confusing. I am now a member of Singles for Christ. It is a lay community under the Couples for Christ dedicated for single Christians trying to live a Christian-like life. And I have to say it's a daunting task, I could say that it is more difficult to live a Christian-like life than continue my old ways. It is difficult to stick to the values when your values are challenged every step of the way, you have to have a good resolve if you are really bent on living a life that is Christ centered and it has been a struggle for me bacause I am forced to look at myself from the outside, to evaluate my life, if its actually a life worth living or if my ways are actually according to what God has planned for me.

I've seen Stranger than Fiction and I would really recommend you see it. It is a very interesting movie and you'll enjoy the unconventional plot and the way it was presented. Although Dustin Hoffman was not really convincing as a Literature professor, he had his own brilliant moments. Will Ferrell was really good as Harold Crick, he was such a believable lonely IRS Agent and Maggie Gyllenhaal played her role very well. It got me thinking, if my life was a novel I wonder how the author would describe it. Do I count my brush strokes? Do I unwittingly count the steps? What are the mundane things I do? And ultimately I wonder how would I die. Will it be romantic? Tragic? I wonder.

I stumbled on this website posting love letters, I haven't written one in a while and it got me thinking what would I say if I were to write a love letter.

I'd share it with you once I'm done!

A glass of ice cold Coke seems like a really good idea.

Maria Francia Posted At 6:09:00 PM

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Maria Francia Posted At 6:08:00 PM

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Going Outdoors

I just concluded my second climb in six months. This time its Mt. Banahaw in Tayabas, Quezon. So we didn't reach the summit but it was challenging nonetheless because of the terrain and the weather, it was practically raining making the trail very muddy and sticky, good thing my Columbia shoes didn't fail me. It was up to the task of bringing me up and down the mountain safely. Although I suffered MAJOR scratches and insect bites it was an experience I will never forget plus I really learned a lot. The science of climbing was better explained to me this time. The technology of the tents and the cook set was better elaborated and now I understand why people get hooked on climbing. I want to really invest in this activity, be a serious climber, like buy good bag, earth pad, maybe get a tent (that will be the day), because it's a good hobby and lifestyle and it will teach you self discipline not to mention survival skills.

Our new concept store, R.O.X in Bonifacio High Street will be opening in a few days and as part of the training of our people they have to experience the outdoors so that they can better explain the technology to the customers. That's why we have activities such as this. I had fun and I am really inspired to have a evry active and "outdoor-ish" lifestyle. It keeps you grounded and humble by everything you see and experience and that you are just a small part of something big, bigger than you and me.

Maria Francia Posted At 5:47:00 PM

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