Saturday, May 29, 2010

So It was Terrible

Well, good news. I was in a good attitude today. Didn't get annoyed at anyone. Buttt after we accompanied an all day commercial trip in the Narrows (another class 3-4ish rapids), we did flip boat training. I knew it would be hard, but it was ridiculous. It was terrible. We were in this tiny pond, and it took me like 45 stupid minutes to even get on top of my boat. It was one of the hardest physical things I've ever done. And it was so frustrating, because all of the boys did it in about 10 minutes, max. But either way - I made it on top, flipped it, got on top, then flipped it back over. By the time I was on top of the boat for the second time, my entire body was shaking because all of my muscles hurt so badly. Who knew getting on a raft would be so difficult. I also don't think it helped that I did a good 10-15 pull ups right before. But either way. It sucked. But it's over. For now. Here is a raft that is in the flipping process. It is not fun.

Oh, I forgot to say in yesterday's post - when I woke up yesterday, my lower lip looked like I had gotten Botox. It was so swollen from being so sunburned. I iced it for like 30 minutes, then kept putting spf 15 sunscreen chapstick on all day. It is all cracked and burning today, but no more plastic surgery.

Hmm. I am a litttle tired of rafting. I am tired of paddling, of being wet, and of being either cold or sweating under my stupid dry top and dry pants. But we have tomorrow off. So that will be nice. Time to recharge.

And I have more words to say, but I am so exhausted right now that I can't even think.

2 comments:

  1. Liz. I admire you so much! I could never do all this stuff, I would probably complain ALL the time, and I'd just want to give up. You are doing so great! From all the stories you've told me, both here and on the phone/skype, you just keep plugging along, learning from any mistakes, etc. I'm so proud of you! Have fun! Lets talk soon. ;) Love you

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  2. Hang in there Liz! Hopefully, it will get easier as the summer goes on. (Or I'll just pray that your raft never, eber flips). I'm so proud of you for not giving up!

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