The memorable 12 hours in my life by https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks Horseshoe mountain hike en-us 2016-09-14 15:50:41 UTC 2024-10-15 02:19:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Comfort                                Waking up at 4a.m. I dragged myself out of bed. Today was a special day for me, it was my first time to hike on the Horseshoe mountain. I believed it would be a great experience in my life. Also, it was the Chinese Moon estival today; family usually gather together today. Also, the moon is most round during the whole year. kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124585848 2016-09-18 19:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124585848 Comfort kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124586808 We started climbing the mountain. There were three people in my hiking group: Rachel, Ronald and me. The first part of our journey was enjoyable. We made jokes, played music loudly and sang songs. The sun rose up, and the light shone through the tree. I felt warm.]]> 2016-09-18 20:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124586808 Reliance kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124588741 My legs became painful after 4 check points. I felt like I was dying when I arrived at the 5th check point. I felt exhausted and I thought I would ever get to summit. I hope there was a horse can carry me all the way down to the bottom. But my group mates encouraged me, they said "You almost there, believe yourself, you can do it!" ]]> 2016-09-18 20:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124588741 Independent                                                           I was so moved when I saw this view. I was going to summit! However, at this time I could no longer feel my feet. I used my hands to climb. I slipped several times because my feet were so powerless. But finally I got to the top of mountain and collapsed on the ground. kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124590925 2016-09-18 21:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124590925 "Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive." kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124591699 2016-09-18 21:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124591699 Quitting                                            I felt stomachache so badly, and I couldn't walk anymore. I stopped serval times in short distance. Finally, I sat on the stone, curled, and I felt hopeless. The sun started going down, but I still had a long distance to hike. kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124592421 2016-09-18 21:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124592421 Independent kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124593594 I stood up without a word and quickly walked all the way toward the destination. My will supported me during this moment.]]> 2016-09-18 22:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124593594 kevin_sun https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124593777 I fortunately went back, but I have no emotion to celebrate. The whole process took me 12 hours.]]> 2016-09-18 22:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_sun/Bookmarks/wish/124593777