I Survived!!!!!

[lonely_drummer]

Howdy folks, just got back from a one month adventure to Svalbard Norway. I made it both a mental and physical test to myself. I decided to join a completely random group of 10 others to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Physically it was straining but mentally it was even more challenging. I seemed to cope with meeting the new and strange people. It was really exciting, I think I was probably high off the beauty of the nature there and it seemed to inspire me to get to know these people. It was great, the 14 hour trekking days were tough and amazing, the 24 hours of constant sunlight, the late nights of doing my polar beat watch, and I managed to meet some really great people as well. So I just wanted to shout that I think I made a victory and Im feeling really good about myself, haha yeeah. peace out

 

[AnxietyDave]

Congrats lonely drummer, it sounds like you had a real life changing experience and as if it did you the world of good. Sometimes a change of environment is all we need to rediscover ourselves. Well a big CONGRATS to you and I am glad you had a good time.

 

[dottie]

that sounds like a fantastic experience! i'm happy for you. did you take pics? if so you should post some.

 

[Ignace]

Congratulations.

 

[ありがとう]

Congratulations! I've always wanted to have an adventure like that!

 

[SPV]

Congratz You've had a real taste of adventure. It's nice to hear someone taking a tough challenge in beating their SA, your onto a winner, please keep it up. And definitely, you should post some of the pictures, if you do have that is, and give us a glimpse of what it was like to be out there. Best wishes

 

[Kiwong]

Wonderful adventure, you earnt those great memories.

 

[mads]

WOW much have been an amazing experience. I would love to see Svalbard one day. Did you see any polar bears there?

 

[lonely_drummer]

Thanks guys, I do believe it was a great leap to trying to defeat my SA but I know theres still more challenges ahead but this adventure was a much needed first step.

I didnt see any polar bears which was unfortunate, but we saw a lot of their tracks, so they were near. Plus on our 2nd last day out, we got news that a few guys kayaking were dragged 40 meters out of their tent one night, fortunately they all survived.

Here are a few pics

 

[dottie]

that looks frickin amazing! (and frickin cold)

 

[lonely_drummer]

that looks frickin amazing! (and frickin cold)

It actually wasnt that bad, it was around 5-8 degrees C the whole time but when the wind picked up, it didn't go around you, it went through you

Here are some more pics

 

[mads]

Very beautiful pictures

 

[Damaged]

Wow them photos are beautiful.
I am so happy for you and i'm glad you feel amazing afterwards like you say it was a huge leap and things can only go from more positive and upwards as your challenging yourself

Well done.

 

[staticreflex]

sounds and looks amazing!

 

[Aussie_Lad]

Sounds like a great adventure. I'm jealous.

 

[Tiercel]

Welcome back, and I'm glad it turned out great. Congratulations, thanks for sharing, and all that other stuff that I want to say.

Now the next time you're feeling a bit anxious, try telling yourself that it can't be as bad as watching for polar bears while everyone else is asleep.

 

[Felgen]

Nice pictures. I've always wanted to see Svalbard myself. Polar bears are much more vicious than brown and black bears, though--be glad you didn't see one.

 

[Scrabbl]

awesome sauce!

 

[Luke1993]

What a cool thing to do! You are an inspiration! So these 10 people how did you encounter them?

 

[EasySkanking]

Hey - good for you lonely_drummer! This is very inspirational. I'm thinking of going back to live to the place where I lived as a child (the happiest days of my life), next month. I hope it works out