Climbing trousers and stoppers were among
Sarah Jane’s hell-yeah-I-kept-my-job purchases.
Photo by Sarah Jane Alexander
I was supposed to limit myself to climbing tape. But, uh, well, that place is cash quicksand. I also left with two pairs of trousers, one for climbing and one for a regular good time. I returned a week later clutching a 20% off coupon to snag my first cam. Next paycheck, I went happy-wild ordering carabiners, runners, stoppers and a couple more cams.
But even in my self-indulgence, I am helping others – keeping manufacturers and sellers of my objects of desire in business.
Nonclimbers might say that I should hang on to my cash; my co-workers and I have been informed that the future may include more layoffs and mandatory unpaid time off.
But to maintain my sanity, I have to temper fear with living in the moment. I'll save some money, but I have to keep spending;
Drink safely; wear a helmet.
Photo by Sarah Jane Alexander
Need?
Yes, need.
Climbing is my heart, and no one can function without a heart.
If I do get laid off, I'm going to take that rack and center myself on the earth – climbing, climbing, climbing till I find my next direction.
Sarah Jane’s Organic Cape Cod:
- As much organic vodka as you want
- Enough organic cranberry juice to smooth out the vodka
- Splash of organic lime juice
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