9 Reasons not to go to Everest in 2009

1. I wanted to go home next year, see my grandma and my dog.


2. It takes at least two months and I can't even BRING myself to ask my boss that [I just hope he says no]


3. Even though I fancy myself doing an 8000 er, it's always after I graduate, and it's never Everest.


4. I already told my mom about going to Nepal next year for two weeks, then going home.


5. My Mom will kill me when she finds out.


6. I wanted to focus on climbing this year.


7. After I came back and saw how my climbing has decreased, I swore never to take another break again.


8. I wanted to go to the Alps this year.


9. The thought of being the first one to do this just doesn't motivate me.