[australis]

Great piece of writing, well done.

I particularly liked this section:

I was tired of thinking about the possibility of skateboarding to Wollongong ... But this was it, this time was different. I didn't even think about it. ... I just got up and started pushing my skateboard.

I know what you mean, and have had similar feelings and experiences psyching up for (climbing) missions as well. In a way, sometimes the most difficult part is committing to the task beforehand. Good on you for doing that, following through - and for doing it for yourself.

You've given me a little inspiration, a spark, to do things that I thought would be possible.

[rotub]

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!