Genesis

Welcome to my first blog post!

I’ve been living in Saint Clair Shores (SCS), Michigan for a while now, just my whole life.  Michigan is surrounded by water.  If you don’t know, SCS is in the Lower Peninsula on the east side of the state.  I live a stones throw from Lake Saint Clair.  A tiny lake that serves a monumental purpose, it connects all the great lakes together.  I try to enjoy it every chance I get.

 Catching some rays on Nick V's yacht!

Ten years ago I would start something that would be the catalyst for my social networking today…

No not sailing…

My dad's boat 'Bout Time

Not snowmobiling…

 Nollie and her sled

Not jet skiing...

 Fast Fun!

Rock Climbing!

 Infectious at the RRG

This would consume my days, nights, weekends … my entire life.  If you have been wondering, there is not much potential for outdoor climbing on this front.  So, I ate what was on my plate, and climbed at Planet Rock Climbing Gym!  This gym has very tall route walls (55ft) and has extensive potential to set hard boulder problems.  When I was able I would take trips to the Red River Gorge, throughout high school I called the Gorge my home crag.  The past few years, though, climbing trips have been sparse.  So, with change in mind I have decided to celebrate my tenure.

On Friday September 9, 2011 I will work my last day at Detroit Pump and Manufacturing.  I am leaving the dirty industry to embark on a 2 month climbing trip.  I will be driving my Jeep to some of the best bouldering and climbing destinations in the U.S.  Mostly bouldering ;)

I will be updating my blog along the way with photos, stories and everything in between.  So, check back, comment, and give me feedback if your psyched or dislike any subject.