Genesis

I went climbing yesterday for the first time in a long time. I had high expectations.

Though overall they were not met, I had a lot of fun and my arms are decently sore. It was at a gym, not a climbing gym, and so therefore the focus wasn't on proper climbing. We used automatic belay devices that I don't like (because I'm not used to it mostly and I feel like they don't give that much control), the wall was covered in sand that got into your eyes (ok so its dirty when you climb outdoors, but this was still not too pleasant), they don't belay certify you (SCARY) and there was no bouldering/traverse wall - but I guess we managed.

Flipside - the facility was really nice: staff was friendly, the place was clean and bright etc.

Other random points:
- 3rd friend went to the hospital
- 2 midterms and a paper to write
- wrote another piece for the other blog, though it was rather quick. give feedback?
- not sure if I should shell out more money on top of already paid to go dive the Yongala (expensive, but worthwhile, but no friends going... 4 day trip)
- cyclone was a big bust here, but apparently did damage elsewhere
- RSPCA orientation on Thursday
- trying to figure out how to get close to my professors, they're all scary
- wondering about life, who walks in and out of it, who stays, who returns. funny to think about