Going out side: from climbing to rock climbing

WOW!! 
So it took me all summer but I finally took my beginner outdoor climber course! 
It took all summer for a few reasons: and all the reasons relate to being busy, distracted and tired. 

But finally my brother and I signed up for a two day class to learn how to lead the rope up the wall and how to assist a climber that is leading a rope up the wall. Some knew knots, a bunch of safety. Lots and lots on new information!
First day is an indoor lesson to prepare for a full outdoor day the next day. I was nervous, I haven't been climbing all summer. And again my same old insecurities played in but it was a good night.
Honestly I loved being back there, feeling more confident, learning. Its legit.
This is a sport that inspires so much in me and I just have to commit better to it to keep it in my life. Make a plan and execute because I know very well how easy it is to fall off the track and not notice how much time had passed.
So indoor complete and  I home to fret and not sleep very much and then head out very early to the mountains

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So, out to the mountains, and I am not going to lie, I saw that wall of rock and I was freaked out. Stomach was upset, hands were shaking. 
Who would be there? Would they be nice to me? Was I going to be able to do it?
Our group was fantastic, so nice and supportive. My guide who was only 18 was an amazing lead for the day, meeting me right where I was and offering me alternatives to make sure I got all the info of the day. To get this kind of support from a young fit guide was awesome, and he was excited to discuss sport inclusivity. I find people that are into these specialized sports are excited to share, so many teach as a way to sustain the hobby and love to share knowledge and encouragement.
I only tried one real climb and didn't get very high. The rocks are so different than the gym. They are not marked for which ones to grab and they are also not just sticking straight out. So what is labelled a 5.4 (something I can easily do in the gym) I made it less than halfway. The day wasn't really for learning to climb, it was for safety and rope techniques, so we didn't get much climbing in and I didn't get to take another try.

That was a little disappointing but this will not be the last time we go and I learned much about the skills that I am going to have to work on in the gym this fall and winter so I can get out there and kill it next summer.
Im so jazzed to get out there and get up some real rocks. Really push what it means to remain logical, trust the gear I set up and trust my partner and get to the top of a climb.
As per usual my shoutouts go to the Calgary Climbing Center for being amazing and welcoming. And to my freaking awesome brother who I am so happy to share this hobby with. This was his birthday gift and I was very happy to give it to him.