In the end all you got is your accomplishments, and if you can make
them as a leader of honorable men, then that says quite a bit about you... And what could really make you feel better about yourself at the end of the day?

A new day

It's a new day, with new priorities, body and mind

 

and time to get my learn on   

 

one in five

Smiff rock

kara, squeezing juice out of the rock

daniel, providing a strong belay

click twice.

daniel; the belay is on

sore neck after that weekend, such good fun!

observing the good climbing going on

oh what a beautiful moorrrrrnnniiinnnngggg!

cool guy shades, belay status

get it!!

yea! another weekend reiterating the indisputable benefits of being a part of the outdoor recreational community.  winning!

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle

Some people dream of success, others make it happen. Of course, you can dream as much as you like but waiting for things to happen gets you nowhere. Get active and start making things happen.

Whatever journey your path takes you on, the most important thing is to have passion in what you do.

How many of you went to college, got your degree, and ended up doing something totally unrelated to your major? Studying it did not make you passionate about it. It wasn’t your path.

Education or even talent aren’t worth much without passion. So do the stuff that you love and you've always wanted to do because without it, you'll feel stuck and unfulfilled. If you work in a bank but your dream is to be a naturopath, then make those changes now. Make this year the turning point in your life. When you do what you love you will be rewarded — it will just flow naturally.

Look at those around you who just make things happen. They have a clear goal in mind and they know where they want to go. They don't always have a plan but they have the passion and the tenacity to make it work, and they achieve their goals as the end result.

Trust us when we tell you this. If something important to you, you WILL find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse. It’s that simple. Find your way. Make it work, whatever it takes. Are you 10 kilos heavier than you should be? It is simple: Commit, go to that gym every day, no excuses, and train until you lose those 10  kilos. When you accomplish this, you'll have the confidence to do more. Set a goal and make it happen.

Want to stop smoking? Stop making excuses, take control of your circumstances before they take control of you.

Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do and when you do accomplish something as simple as quitting smoking or losing weight, you'll inspire others to do the same. Anyone can change the world, and everybody should try. And it all starts with your own life.

Stop waiting for the perfect time to do what you want to do. Do it now.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, so get used to being uncomfortable. It won’t kill you. Do you need a sign? Here it is: - Bill Tikos

Bishop is where the party is. Subtitle: Spring Break 2011

posed, but oh so true, welcome to bishop, ca.

unsere Haus, with Mt. Tom in the background

chilling out, hard to be bored with a view like that

fun with fisheye

Come on guys, that BK Whopper is gonna make my tiny hands look so much tinier...

Scott, banana, and the ensuing maelstrom that cut our day short

Owens River Gorge keeps it real, and just like everything in Bishop, is just wayyyyyy harder than regular climbing

scott, getting all the warmth a duraflame puts off

Scott about to throw down on Pow Pow, V8

oh i'll be back...

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, 1927

Latest and Greatest

Its my Friday, but since I've got something of a hellacious actual-Friday coming up, I'm enjoying it.

Ladies and Gentleman, the silver content of a NICKEL is worth 7 CENTS.  buy 20 million of them.

Well, on this blessed Friday let us give thanks for stuff and things.

Bear Grylls bit the head off a snake tonight, after spotting it in the river, jumping in after it, and grabbing it, first try, by the tail.  Then he et it.  Who is this guy?

And, afterwords, on the Report, not only was Michelle Obama's VEGJIHAD health kick exposed, he talked to the VP of Wal Mart..

do not EVER, under ANY circumstances, eat these.

"product that is in the shape of a wing or a bite-sized appetizer type product..."
"does not contain any wing meat"
"no other misspellings are permitted"

(US Food Safety Inspection Service)


Caught a great Daily Show tonight, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele!
(fiscal responsibility + $23 million debt = bowerrrr?)

Angel's Rest hike, socked in fog, still super sweet.  OPP represent.

A couple of wins..

I recently acquired two things that will hopefully take me far in life...

DEAR SGT ANTHONY J ROBERTSON,

This discharge certificate is a testimonial of your honorable service.  It signifies that you have served in a proficient and industrious manner in the defense of your country.  No greater honor accrues to any citizen.

On behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, please accept the gratitude of our great nation and best wishes in your future endeavors.

Watup Subaru nation!

No, I'm not bragging, or showing off.  But it's been an up an down last... 10 years, and you just gotta take it when you can get it, thats all.

Alfalfa and armageddon..

Click here to support organics, not GMO!

GMO = bad bad juju

I guess the generic e-mail can be eloquent as well...


I just took action calling on Secretary Vilsack and President Obama to reject the approval of Monsanto's GMO alfalfa and protect the integrity of organics. Approving GMO alfalfa will potentially destroy the integrity of and access to organic food, as well as the livelihoods of organic farmers. 

The approval of GMO alfalfa is only days away and the Obama administration needs to hear from you and all of your friends who care about organics. It is outrageous to risk the contamination of the organic dairy industry simply for Monsanto's corporate profits.

Please take a moment to let Vilsack and President Obama know that you care about organic integrity by following this link from Food Democracy Now!  Then please pass this on.

STATE OF THE UNION TOMORROW NIGHT!

and this is what I'm reading.

"Whatever is participated is related to the participator as its act...  But participated act of existing is limited by the [receptive] capacity of the participator"

thanks tom..

Knatty Love

So I'm at this Auto Wholesaler in Gresham right... Like, out there.  I'm looking at this Subaru, looks nice except the fog lights don't work, no one really knows how many miles it has, etc etc, things I should have known before driving the 45 minutes to get to it.  But I digress.  I'm looking at it, and this guy comes up, introduces himself.  Says he's new to Portland, saw my dreads, saw an opportunity to meet a new friend.  Thats it, just wanted to meet someone, and was drawn in by dreads.  I guess he assumed that it is a certain type of person that has them, and they typically share similar interests.
Right weezy?

Had a good run at it boys.

how about them sea chickens???

See Lynch's TD run??? Straight tossin fools..  Still, it seems that NW teams can't get any cred. It was the Saints' mistakes, not the Seahawks offense and skills that won the game...  Counting on you Oregon.

Dread Party

Knatty soldiers... Scott is much better at it than I am...  NEVER AGAIN

And then Scott...

Get em ducks

"Don't f*** with the Ducks!" - Sebastian Bach

Home Sweet Home

After two harrowing plane rides, a long uneventful layover in SLC, I'm back in Portland.  Great holiday break though, I will say.

So the flight from Denver to Salt Lake was sooo bumpy {how bumpy was it} they didn't even serve drinks, for the flight attendants safety.  Terrifying.  I hate flying.  I did read the Economist though, it seems like there are a lot of smart people saying similar things, and unfortunately, things don't look too good.  Sorry...  On the upside, the Trail Blazers won tonight!

 Good to be in the 5 0 3 

Good days!

Family.  Love em.  Don't worry about Molly's devil eyes...

New Years Success.  Mmm  mmm mmm.

REI Garage Sale Success! To the mountains!

(it's gonna be a good year)