and have the t-shirt to prove it!
44 minutes and 38 seconds to be exact. Spent a very interesting morning climbing the 180 storeys of the CN Tower - it was quite an experience and one I only dreamed I could partake in (in May of 2002 I went to the Tower for a buffet dinner and was winded walking across the "Skywalk" to the elevator...)
It wasn't easy, but so many volunteers were there to urge us on, saying "you're doing great!!", "wow, look at you!!", "you're half-way there!!" and "only 10 more to go!!". I don't think I could have finished it without all those great volunteers.
I could say I did it because of my charitable heart (and I did raise quite a bit of money, but I think a lot of people pledged me because they didn't think I could do it and they wouldn't have to pay up), but to be truthful I did it for me. I see that darn Tower on my way to work every day and it became one of my goals and maybe it's not a big deal to a lot of people but I feel proud of myself right now and I really, really like that feeling!
I admit that at about the half-way point I was cursing Mothrgoos68 for telling me she had no doubt I could do it, and at about 120 storeys I recalled jiffypop telling me to watch my knees (which wasn't difficult seeing as they felt like they were the size of beach balls at that point), but the closer I got to the top and the more I could hear the cheering at the very top, the more I KNEW I'd do it.
Okay, I know I won't be able to walk tomorrow, and right now my left ankle is sore, my calves feel like they're on fire and I'm having trouble bending my knees, but you know what? I FEEL GREAT!!
Funny, when they asked what size t-shirt I wanted (they write your time on the back) I automatically said "extra-large". Next year I'll get a smaller shirt (and will have a better time on the back too)
I conquered "the Tower" in less than an hour
You truely are and inspiration to us all.
