I Just Quit My Job to Walk 2,500 Miles
After another long day of slinging drinks at the bar I put in my two weeks with my manager. Over a year in planning, a lifetime of inspiration, a summer season of working three jobs, and hundreds of miles training on trail, it is finally time for me to go to Georgia.
Reflecting on my “Why”
I’ve found a great sense of appreciation for defining my “why” on trail. On cold, rainy days (which has been many days recently), I have used what this hike means to me as motivation to press on. I often feel excited about the difficulties that come with a hike at this scale. The wear and tear on my body and gear, the chance encounters with other thru-hikers, many of whom have already become great friends of mine, the absolute freedom and adventure that comes with life on trail, it’s all incredibly exciting.
I remember how I defined this trip as my trip to Mecca, my Hajj. This is ultimately what I consider my step into manhood, and so I look to embrace all the aches, shivers, hunger, and hardships that come with the trail.
I keep my brother close to my heart, and the rest of my family as well as I step away from Springer Mountain in a few weeks.
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Plain and simple……..Good luck and keep us all posted on your progress!
Cheers !
Danke!!
Good luck, fair weather and always remember you are so loved by your family and friends here at home. You got this!!!!!
Awesome, looking forward to following you and your journey ???