Transcript: I just have a little bit of things to say about my friends, well, Kat and Jim from this last weekend and getting to speak with them in the morning, yesterday in particular. Must have been around 10 a.m. and we were the first people to the parking lot. Well, Kat and Jim were there for a while for the Highline and, yeah, I don't know. Just super down to earth people and also very encouraging. Like, this is how it works, you know? Like, this is how Highlining works. You gotta be stoked. And if you're stoked, like, you'll improve. And you'll be there and you'll do it. That was great to hear. And also to hear about all of the access issues and how things work. And me being in the position of, like, well, I want to help improve access for sure. That's something that I think is very important for the sport as well as, like, for me as someone in the sport. Like, I want better access. I genuinely want better access. And for people to understand, you know, what the sport is and what access means and requires. So, yeah, I just wanted to say, like, I really loved having a conversation with them and just, like, hearing about their stories and, you know, what it's like and their stoke and my stoke. And it's, I don't know, it's really great.
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The battle for access to highlining spots is becoming a concern within the community, with some preferring to keep these locations private to enjoy their sport without interference. However, there's a need to address the issue smartly, considering that increased awareness could lead to more frequent shutdowns. Ongoing discussions with key access advocates, such as Jim, Kat, and Ray, aim to facilitate access while educating land managers on the activity and mitigating their concerns. The ultimate goal is not to restrict highliners but to ensure responsible and beneficial use of these areas for all parties involved.
I had an amazing day highlining today. Woke up early, and Jim encouraged me to go first on the line. Managed to take eight steps, which I'm pretty stoked about, though I always wish I could do more. It feels incredible to make progress and identify areas for improvement. One key takeaway is needing to stand straighter and address my tendency to fall to the left. Breakfast was a Starbucks sandwich and some oatmeal by my car, and lunch was just Clif Bars, with dinner still undecided. The highlight was getting on the freestyle line and achieving 10 steps despite the challenge. I haven't checked the videos yet but am looking forward to seeing them. It was also great to catch up with my friend Ray and appreciate Jim's support. There was a solid presence of friends, including Courtney, Kristen, Dane, Juan, Rudy, Jessa, and Daniel, whom I initially met in Joshua Tree. Overall, it was a fantastic day, filled with learning, progression, and good company.
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Today was eventful with a pleasant dinner party I hosted for Caroline, Patrick, and Kyle, reuniting this group for the first time in two years. The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, vulnerability, and appreciation for the company. I also visited Nick to help with their business spreadsheets, exploring potential additional income. Tomorrow's plans include a bike ride to Mnemonic to spend time writing and reflecting on recent discussions, fueled by energy and an espresso.
I had several engaging phone calls with friends like Cody and John, discussing various topics and working through ideas. Cody asked insightful questions and I shared my thoughts extensively, which led to valuable discussions on content creation, including framing and writing blog posts. I am motivated to keep producing and sharing content regularly, even simple daily updates, as part of prioritizing my efforts. Overall, I'm grateful for the conversations, the reminders of aiming to make tech accessible to everyone, and for the support in planning future building and expressing the essence of my work.