Rock Climbing

I really hate how almost every time I get pictures off of the internet they turn out overly huge on my blog.  But oh well.  I thought I would just do a small post about my new hobby: rock climbing.  I know I've posted a little bit about it on here, but not too much.  I have been enjoying it so much!  Here is a picture of what I do.  No, that's not me.

Lately I have been able to finish several 5.7 walls (which isn't that hard for real climbers, but for me they are slightly difficult).  I am proud of the progress I am making!  It's very satisfying to make it to the top of a wall, especially when there was a part that took a few minutes to figure out.  When I'm done I can hardly pick up a book because my arms hurt so badly, my fingers are sore for 2 days, I am sometimes bruised (as I am today) and am desperately tired.  But it's awesome!  It's a puzzle that works out your whole body.  I haven't had a chance to climb outside yet, but maybe I will get a chance this summer.  You should check out some of the pictures the internet has.  There are beautiful and difficult climbs out there that would be so fun if I didn't feel like I was going to die!  Maybe in a few years.