This morning I climbed Cowles Mountain by myself. I have climbed the mountain several times before but this was the first time I did it by myself. It took me 50 minutes (my personal best) to go up and back down the mountain. My fear of doing it alone is related to the rattlesnakes they warn us about. I have never seen one but knowing they are there is enough to make me afraid. My friends who climb it with me will tell how many times I ask them to be on snake watch when we're going up the mountain.
It was a beautiful day in San Diego today so the trail was a bit full. When I started the climb, a helicopter had to rescue a pregnant woman (8 months), from the top of the mountain. When I saw all the flurry of activity (fire trucks, ambulances and helicopter), I knew I had to inquire about what was going on so I could make sure my worst nightmare about Cowles had not come true (rattle snake bite). Actually, I guess ME being bit by a rattlesnake is more of my "worst nightmare" and not someone else. When I found out that it wasn't snake related, I moved ahead with confidence, determination and Chrisette Michele!
It took me about 35 minutes to make it up the mountain and about 15 minutes to make it down (I ran most of the way down). I know people who run or walk up the mountain and back down and in much less time than my 50 minutes so I am not at all bragging about my 50 minutes. I would not have been able to have the courage or physical ability to do it if I had not been working hard to make changes on the inside and out.
I am healthy! Physically, emotionally and mentally healthy. For that I am grateful! Traci H.
This moment can be your first step towards the best you can imagine! Ralph Marston
It was a beautiful day in San Diego today so the trail was a bit full. When I started the climb, a helicopter had to rescue a pregnant woman (8 months), from the top of the mountain. When I saw all the flurry of activity (fire trucks, ambulances and helicopter), I knew I had to inquire about what was going on so I could make sure my worst nightmare about Cowles had not come true (rattle snake bite). Actually, I guess ME being bit by a rattlesnake is more of my "worst nightmare" and not someone else. When I found out that it wasn't snake related, I moved ahead with confidence, determination and Chrisette Michele!
It took me about 35 minutes to make it up the mountain and about 15 minutes to make it down (I ran most of the way down). I know people who run or walk up the mountain and back down and in much less time than my 50 minutes so I am not at all bragging about my 50 minutes. I would not have been able to have the courage or physical ability to do it if I had not been working hard to make changes on the inside and out.
I am healthy! Physically, emotionally and mentally healthy. For that I am grateful! Traci H.
This moment can be your first step towards the best you can imagine! Ralph Marston
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