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Benefits of Letting go of Worry
I mentioned in my last blog how I succeeded in not worrying during my holy shit days of hiking through miles with thousands of blowdowns. I felt a twinge of panic that evening when my phone refused to charge but I have learned when I start feeling that way to step back and give it…
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My second holy shit day on the PNT
This really is two back to back days, so I will combine both days into this one blog. The second day was physically much harder, but the first day had more elements of a holy shit day. When I finally arrived at water at the end of what for me was a long day, I…
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Looking Good
When I tell my age to people I meet on trail, the most common response I get is “you look good.” I used to feel pride when people said that to me, thinking “Yeah I don’t look as old as I am.” Then, one day I got to wondering what that was really about. Are…
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Comparisons
In my last blog I talked about my holy shit day. What I did not mention is there are many hikers who would’ve done what I did without a lick of fear. On the other hand, there are many people who would not have ventured on that route at all. The reason I didn’t mention…
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My Holy Shit Day
People often wonder what makes up holy shit day for me. Rarely, it’s one huge event such as being chased by a grizzly bear. (Check out my post called My First Holy Shit Day on the PNT.) Most often, holy shit days involve a series of events which evoke fear in me. When I set…
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Living as Mary Badass
I have not yet been on the road for three full days and already I’ve encountered a number of glitches. But I’m proud to report I’ve been able to approach those things from a Mary Badass place rather than becoming stressed. I’ve leaned into each difficulty as it arises, seeing it as a challenge I…
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On the Road Again
I’m on the road to my next backpacking adventure having trouble knowing what to write. I’ve thought of posting a number of times in these few months between finishing the Florida Trail and setting out to complete the Pacific Northwest Trail but I’ve had trouble connecting to the writer within. It was as if some…
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The Next Adventure
People keep asking me what my next adventure will be. While I understand what they’re asking, I’m trying to take on the mindset that everything in life is an adventure. It is easy for me to fall into a funk when a long planned and executed event is over. While there are many reasons for…
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The End of the Florida Trail
I was in no big rush to get going on what would be my final day on the Florida Trail. I only had eight miles to go and knew it would be a quick, easy walk. While I waited for Steve to show signs of being awake, I looked at maps to figure out my…
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Nearing the End of the Trail
Debbie Hazen and Tommie Gipson continued to shuttle me all the way through Eglin Air Force Base and onto Santa Rosa Island, which is where one version of the Florida trail ends. Hikers have a choice to end on the beach or to head north and end where Florida and Alabama meet. I was not…
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