Not only did I climb a volcano crater... I conquered a mount

AZKristi

Wow, what a climb!!! Great work.

Contrarian

I'm proud of you and I don't even know you. You are awesome.

mstawnya

You climbed a volcano! Incredible! Thanks for taking us along for the climb. So beautiful and meaningful.

njmp

Really REALLY well done. That's inspirational! :flowerforyou:

vestarocks

You have inspired me. I love the idea of a bucket list for the year. I'm going to add the Grouse Grind here in Vancouver to it for this summer. ...and when I get back to Hawaii I'm adding "your volcano".

Congratulations and thank you so much for being such an inspiration.

MoLove2025

wow....1st congrats on making a plan to work out while on vacation
2nd WTG on making it to the top....from the photos it looks like it was intense but worth every step.

If i ever go to Hawaii i will be sure to try that out. Thanks for sharing.

shmunster

Awesome story! Congratualtions

I'd love to do this hike, we have one in australia in the mountains called the 1000 steps, its more like 770 something but its still a killer!

5Btieden

Awesome story! And way to go!!! You should enter this story in some kind of health magazine! Very inspiring!!! :drinker:

jrsey86

What an inspiring and well-written story! Thank you so much for sharing!!! It's a blessing that MFP is such a strong support system. I wouldn't trade the friends I've made on here for anything. It's so great to know that, even as we struggle up our personal mountains, there's a group of equally determined and supportive people behind us, encouraging us to take just one more step.

Congratulations on completing #1 on your 2012 bucket list. You've DEFINITELY inspired me to achieve my #1 goal and given me the motivation to hit that treadmill hard today.

Good on you, lady!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!:drinker:

couturekitty

I have also done Koko Head and let me tell you I was crying once I got to the bridge. My husband made it look so easy and I was struggling big time. But I made it. I am very proud of you! Congrats

jennbriere

Love your story, love the pictures! Congrats on such an awesome accomplishment!! You do deserve to be proud of this!!

tsh0ck

I know her! I know her!

(just wanted to let everyone know that. because maybe, just maybe, some of her awesomeness will transfer to me.)

you did, in fact, go get it. and I'm proud as hell of you for making it happen.

xYumzx

Wow, you have deff just made me feel your success =D! I wanna say that you are amazing for doing what you did, hope you know that!

abbie72003

Truly inspiring. Way to go climb that volcano. I don't know you but I sure am proud of you. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story

thisgirl980

Amesome amazing story! I love the way you took us along on that ride. By the time I finished I had tears streaming down my face. I am so inspired! Thanks for keeping it real and for the motivation today...... I really needed that.

serenetranquility

I really needed your story today...thank you

I couldn't think of a better memory to take away from Hawaii. You found the new you while you were there. Congrats!

lombrica

I know her! I know her!

(just wanted to let everyone know that. because maybe, just maybe, some of her awesomeness will transfer to me.)

you did, in fact, go get it. and I'm proud as hell of you for making it happen.

^^^ That would be the "gruff coach" who I slewed vulgarities at... though, not too many directly.

Thanks for the words of encouragement when I needed them!

denjoh17

Way to go on your weight loss!! Wow, a wonderful accomplishment and a beautiful challenge. You are well on your way to your goal. Congrats.

JAGgirl47

Amazing story! Thank you for sharing that!

pigwidgeon82

thank you so much for sharing this story. i had tears in my eyes the whole time i read. you are TRULY an INSPIRATION!!!

DawnOssett

Thanks for the great story, I enjoyed reading it and am going to start my list.

Your a great inspiration x

lombrica

I absolutely LOVE that there are so many people who are creating their own bucket lists...

After sharing this story... and really reflecting on everything... I just keep coming back to what a life changing... that's right, LIFE CHANGING climb this was...

Thanks for all the kind words... and please, share your Bucket Lists... it forces you to actually complete them! LOL.