Foreward Movement

Here we go, the first entry of what I hope to be a continuous documentation of my journey ahead. My passion and love for the great outdoors, along with my intense interest for hiking, has guided me to accept this challenge. This journey will be unlike any other I have embarked on. Beginning with a one way flight to Atlanta, Georgia on March 24th….

In the beginning, I had grand plans to accomplish what very few have been able to do, Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail. This trail travels from Georgia to Maine, passing the highest points along the East Coast. In total, from beginning to end, this trail travels through (roughly) 2,200 miles of terrain. This challenging, beautiful, and unique journey has been on my radar for well over a year now. With all that time, plans have changed and life still went on. This has guided me to change my journey from Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail, to flighting to Georgia and putting one foot in front of the other….forward movement my dear friends, forward movement.

I have wiped clean all my expectations and have approached this time in my life as a beautiful opportunity to experience amazing moments. I can only imagine the challenges I will face, along with the situations I may encounter.

My end date, end location, and detailed plan has no space within this time in my life. What I do have is my strength, courage, excitement, independence, and most importantly my love for hiking.

One month from tomorrow I will begin.

The pack is almost ready.

The finances are coming together.

My mental energy is positive and level.

Now all that’s left to do is enjoy each day from now until then, live in the moment, and not rush away this coming month.

Until next time…

Continue to do things that make you happy.