Y'know, I hadn't thought of that trachemys. That would be a good hold-me-over option until I get decent enough medical coverage to have it reassembled. However, I was surprised that there wasn't any pain following all the up and down we did while hiking Castlerock.
Funny you mention that, SL. Rock climbing is something I was into briefly, particularly bouldering (until the knee thing prevented me from jumping down when stuck). I keep wanting to go back to at least top roping. There is something VERY satisfying about figuring out how to reach the top and then putting everything you've got into doing it. Also, the thrill of almost falling is a good source of adrenaline!
That authentic pleasure has many more subtleties to appreciate than the sugar coated chemically induced dopamine overload. I just need to get my little amygdala to learn that and stop craving devil candy!
This thread has been a real pick-me-up, thanks so much!