Climb to the top

I am quite aware that climbing to the top of a pole is not a big deal. In fact, most small children can easily climb to the top of a metal pole during recess. Several times in fact. But in all fairness, small children have more energy and less mass. They also heal faster. Change a few variables, such as height and weight to said child, and age, and suddenly climbing to the top of a metal pole becomes harder. Now to make it more of a challenge, climb a metal pole without using the inside of your feet, but rather the top of one foot and the backside of one of your calves. Yeah, much harder.

I've spent the past 2 and a half months lifting and strengthening my arms so that I could have the strength just to lift myself up to the top of the pole one time during my exercise class. The last of 102, I got up on the pole, and then was able to pull myself up a little bit. That was my goal. I was rather proud of myself.

Fast forward to last night, and we did a climbing drill. Which was less than exciting to me, since I never get far off the ground. I usually end up with bruised up feet, exhausted arms, sore thigh muscles, and a bruised ego. But not this time. No, this time I got up, and pulled myself up a little bit. I found this easier, so I pulled again, and again, and again. Each time I pulled, I got up more and more, though I was rotating around the pole in my climb. Until, success! I reached the top of the ceiling and slid down. Surprised, I wondered if I could do it again, so I hopped up, and repeated it. I repeated it three more times. I even accidentally hit the ceiling tile, causing the teacher to comment on my sudden ability to destroy things. I started my 5th time but was told to stop as time was up.

Out of breath, and amazed at the feat I had accomplished, I simply took a moment to myself. I had done it. I had climbed to the top. 

It is only going to get better from here!