Dinner at Shojin was amazing. I couldn't have been more pleased with the food, the service and the environment.
In approximately two and a half hours I'll be beginning my 24 hours car ride to Dallas.
I'm a little nervous and very, very excited!

I'll be sure to document what I can and video blog when I have a chance.

See you all on April 5th!

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I'm becoming more and more excited every minute of the day thinking of how soon I'll be on my way to Dallas!
Not super stoked on the 24 hour drive to get there from Long Beach but it will be worth it!

I was supposed to race Evan Burke from my house to Bodhi Tree in Huntington Beach tomorrow but I cancelled so I can go to The Rock Gym instead. The problem is that now my left shoulder and upper back area are super sore and worn out from over using the hand/forearm strengthener Lilly bought me yes...
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...and I am growing more and more excited!

But honestly, the one thing on my mind that I cannot seem to escape is climbing.
All I want to do is go out into a nice part of wilderness and do some bouldering.

I've started to work out a tiny bit in hopes of improving my upper body strength.
Nothing crazy, some push ups here and there and just doing some stuff to try to strengthen my stomach.
I think I'm getting a little thingie from REI today that will help work on my forearms.

I've decided that as soo...
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For reals, life has been amazing lately.
Lilly being out here is going great so far. Every day that goes by is another day she gets more settled in and (hopefully) feels more at home. I'm enjoying waking up with her by my side. It's odd though, how little time she and I really spend together. I am on a more set schedule at the shop which means I'm at work Sun 11-9 Tues-Thurs 11-9 and Fri & Sat 11-11
Usually when I get home I want to sleep or do the things I didn't already get to do with my day....
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