My partner graduated last Sunday, but doesn't leave until the end of the month. Much to my surprise, I was contacted through the belay board and asked to climb with a guy named Adam. He's been climbing a couple of months, and is very strong, but new to top roping. He climbed a 5.11 with me giving him beta. He's much stronger than me, but I understand HOW the moves need to be made, even if I can't do them myself. Very nice guy who works for the wildlife commission here in Florida.

I'm also climbing with a new person on Saturday whom I met through the gym's Facebook page. So it looks like I may not have to go back to the auto-belay quite as quickly as I thought! YAY!