Super Angie...Me?

I can't beleive some things that are happening. This is NOT at all intended be a post of pride, but rather a post of amazement. It will probably be a boring post for most people, so, feel free to skip it! LOL

Last night on our Friday night date to the gym, I worked another 5.12 HOLY CRAP! 5.12 is what all those other climbers are doing. The ones who are really good. The ones who have been climbing for years. I've only been climbing for 2 years. I am not 19 percent body fat. How can I be working 5.12 and onsiting 5.11s?

I am just amazed at how far I have come with climbing. I thank so many people--Rick, Laurie, Dawn, Matt, Megan, Sarah, Julie, Jake, Kristen, Teri, Banner, Nancy, Nate, Devin, Chad, Dan, Michelle and Spandex Dave. I really appreciate the WERC program for teaching me from the start about good technique. I'm thankful for private lessons from Dawn and Laurie. I'm very grateful for all the feedback and advice Rick has given me. All those training days doing laps and footwork drills have paid off. He is the best coach and really understands climbing...even though his poor body isn't allowing him to do as much as he wants.

Its interesting seeing the respect that certain climbers are paying towards me for climbing harder. And its fun to hear their thoughts and advice. Its also nice to hear that there are other awesome climbers who are scared of leading or who don't feel confident outside on real rock.

Last night was very interesting. A girl I know through WERC came up to me seeking advice on how to fix her climbing and take it the next level. She actually wanted my teaching advice and that made me feel good. We talked for a good 30 minutes and I even saw her practice some of it and she commented about the difference it was making already. Made me feel good.

I just can't beleive this is all happening to me.
Wish Sarah and Laurie were still at Momentum. :(

--Super Angie