I am grateful to all of my friends that came to my hook suspension to bear witness to my climb. Thank you for giving me the courage and support to fly! And, a special thank you to those who made my ascent possible (Del, Captain Gordon, Barbara Carellas, Mick, Ten, & Starr.) It wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you. I love you all.

The Climb by Miley Cyrus

I can almost see it.
That dream I’m dreamin
But there’s a voice inside my head saying you’ll never reach it.
Every step I’m taking.
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction.
My faith is shakin.
But I gotta keep tryin.
Gotta keep my head held high.

There’s always gonna be another mountain.
I’m always gonna wanna make it move.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose.
Ain’t about how fast I get there.
Ain’t about what’s waitin on the other side.
It’s the climb.

The struggles I’m facing.
The chances I’m taking.
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I’m not breaking.
I may not know it but these are the moments that
I’m gonna remember most, yeah.
Just gotta keep going.
And I gotta be strong.
Just keep pushing on ’cause,

There’s always gonna be another mountain.
I’m always gonna wanna make it move.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
But Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose.
Ain’t about how fast I get there.
Ain’t about what’s waitin on the other side.
It’s the climb.

Yeah-yeah

There’s always gonna be another mountain.
I’m always gonna wanna make it move.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you’re gonna have to lose.
Ain’t about how fast I get there.
Ain’t about what’s waitin on the other side.
It’s the climb.

Yeah-yeah-yea

Keep on moving,
Keep climbing,
Keep the faith,
Baby.

It’s all about,
It’s all about the climb.
Keep your faith,
Keep your faith.

I just discussed the monetary aspect of making this happen… and it seems I could use some help. As some of you know, I almost needed to cancel my attendance… but, with the generous help of friends, I am still going to be able to make it. Having never done or known someone while they were planning it, I didn’t really think of the financial aspect until now. Del and Gordon usually do 4 hooks on a virgin hook suspension, and each hook costs $20. Would anyone like to gift a hook for my birthday? I’d really like to keep at least one of them… :)

My hook suspension will be on Friday, 2/13 at 11:30pm in the main dungeon… please come and witness this (and keep me from chickening out!) ;)