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Lately, I’ve taken up a new hobby. I have started rock climbing. I should preface this by saying that I started this, like so many other people, because of a girl. This wasn’t just any girl; I don’t want to seem shallow or manipulative. She was my longtime girlfriend, and had been nagging me for a long time to go to Planet Rock, the local climbing gym, with her. A few months ago, I relented. And, to her credit, she was right, I actually quite enjoyed it. As a taller guy, I have an easier time reaching longer distances. I would have an easier time if I was about twenty pounds lighter, but that’s wishful thinking. Anyway, I very much enjoy it, and surprisingly it doesn’t even bother my bum knee, aside from a little weakness after extended times hanging twenty feet off the ground. The rush that stays with you the rest of the afternoon makes it worth it.
