Yesterday was one of those days that tested me.
It started with high hopes and a plan, but like life often does, things didn’t go as expected.
The Missed Opportunity
My morning began with the goal of applying at a temp agency.
I was focused and ready — but somehow, I ended up walking right past the place.
The address got mixed up, and by the time I realized it, the opportunity was gone.
It wasn’t about laziness or not wanting it. It was simply confusion and frustration.
Sometimes, even when you’re doing everything right, life throws you a curveball.
The Interview at 2:00 PM
Later in the day, I had an interview at a property management company.
I went in hopeful, ready to prove myself.
But here’s the thing — they needed someone with a car.
I don’t have one because I rely on public transportation to save money and energy, especially right now when every dollar matters.
That wasn’t clear to them going in, and it wasn’t clear to me that it would be a dealbreaker.
So once again, another door closed.
A Call Back From Memorial in Gardena
In the middle of all this, my phone rang.
It was Memorial in Gardena, offering me a per diem job starting on the 6th.
I’m contemplating taking it, even though it’s not exactly what I wanted, because right now, I don’t have anything else solid on the table.
Sometimes you have to take what’s in front of you, even if it’s temporary, just to keep moving forward.
I still haven’t heard back from the director or assistant director about another position I’ve been hoping for, which leaves me stuck in limbo — waiting, praying, and trying to figure out the next right move.
-Today’s Physical
Today, I’m heading out to take my physical.
It’s another step, another box checked off, and hopefully another door opening.
Every single day right now feels like a fight — a fight against uncertainty, against fear, and against the urge to give up.
But this is why The Climb exists: to document every moment, even the ones that don’t look like victories.
Final Thoughts
Yesterday was messy.
But messy doesn’t mean meaningless.
Each missed opportunity, each closed door, and each moment of doubt is still part of this journey.
I believe these struggles are leading me somewhere greater — even if I can’t see it yet.
For now, I’ll keep taking steps forward, one at a time.
Because no matter how many setbacks come my way, The Climb continues.
The Climb 