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The Story of 2 World's 8C by Solomon Kemball
"As far as boulders go, this has gotta be one of the best in the world with two of the coolest blocs on it. I personally can't think of one better and the reason I decided to try The Story Of 2 Worlds (8C) first is down to the brutal nature of it. I wanted a fight and I got a fight. You could climb it as well as you want and you will still have to have a true fight to send it. I also think the 3D climbing with more heel and toe hooks than toes are cool. This boulder may have cost me my degree but was definitely worth it. Ended up taking me 6 sessions and was not expecting to get up it this session but somehow I found myself on the top of the bloc with numb fingers, biceps that were about to explode, and truly speechless."
How many weeks have you skipped from school?
Ahah yeah hopefully my parents don't see it lol. Been here the last two weeks and got another week left. Two assignments due in tomorrow 😬
What are you studying and what is the status of the assignments?
Computer games design and development. Had to get one extended cause I haven't done any and the other I'm almost finished but the quality is probably not up to the usual standard Ahah.
What will your focus be the last week?
Probably Dreamtime as my mate is trying it but came out with the goal of doing Story and usually float about trying to get mileage in after I complete my trip goals usually.
Great! Let's please your parents and teachers by not disturbing you more. It is time to finish that assignment in order to be able to focus on Dreamtime.
Ahah no problem thanks for the interest 🙏
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