Smart Climbing, Painting, Stretching, etc etc!

Its been a good month since I last posted, and a lot has been happening. Firstly, Smart Climbing has outgrown the kitchen table from where I normally operate, so sorting out an office has become a priority.  Pictures to follow soon, but suffice to say I have been making a workstation, putting up shelves and painting, and am almost finished.  Its hard being a perfectionist!

Secondly, as I previously posted, I have taken up a new job in my 9-5 as Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and there has been a lot of new things to get my head around.  Its good to have a new challenge, but also tiring, and it has taught me a lot so far about not having too many expectation of myself, but trying to be open to whatever opportunities arise.

Thirdly, I have been sneaking outside to climb in the short weather windows we have had, going back to my favourite bouldering haunts, and trying to establish a stretching/ meditating routine as well.  Saturday evening saw me teaming up with someone new, and was a great way to get me out of my usual wall routine.  I have also been working with some families, and teaching kids how to climb is always great fun.  

So a lot has been happening, and tonight, in about 10 minutes I will be taking my own advice for once and relaxing!  Given the relentless demands of modern life, its hard sometimes to think about what we truly need for ourselves, rather than what needs doing.  But tonight, I am absolutely sure I need to curl up with a good book and get an early night, so that is exactly what I shall be doing :)