The Hike Has Already Begun; Road to the PCT

To the salesman at Walmart who lured me in to ask how much I currently pay for internet, I am simply a liar, insane, a cotton-headed ninny muggins? He asked how much I pay and I told him my unbeatable price of $40 a month. He replied with “That’s too much.” Long story short, he was wrong and he could not provide me with a cheaper price. What he couldn’t understand was why I couldn’t sign up for his plan. Other than his plan being obviously a lesser deal, he couldn’t wrap his head around my story of hiking from the Mexican border to Canada on the PCT. The funny thing was that I told him that before he looked up what price he could get me, then he continued to act as if I never said that and he continued trying to sell me some overpriced internet package. 

At this point, it seems like we (my wife and I) have heard almost every convincing spiel concerning which path we should take in life. And none of those actually include a physical dirt path that measures two feet wide and 2,652 miles long. It is often the path of certainty, financial well-being, and children. Something that I can’t knock. It seems to have worked for many people but just like the internet service salesman at Walmart, their plan isn’t ours. As much as they want to sell their advice (fear disguised as advice), we know what we want and we know what is best for us. This advice comes at a price higher than even gold: your life.

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Comments 10

  • Vernon King : Nov 8th

    The best thing in life is holding a new born baby that is your flesh and blood.

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    • Emily & Parkes : Nov 9th

      Is this my mother-in-law?

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      • Shannon Ryker : Jan 11th

        Really Vernon? That new born baby smell wears off pretty quickly and Watching your flesh and blood suffer sucks!

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    • Aaron : Nov 9th

      And on the 18th birthday found out it wasn’t his.

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  • Gary Petitt : Nov 9th

    Plenty of time for you to settle down and have a family. Go live life. We had kids later in life and don’t regret it for a moment

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    • Emily & Parkes : Nov 9th

      Exactly our plan!

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  • Julie : Nov 19th

    Yeah! New bloggers to follow! I look forward to following your planning and your adventures!

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    • Emily and Parkes : Nov 19th

      Sweet, thanks for following along!!!

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  • Shannon Ryker : Jan 11th

    Love your perspective on life! Have kids. Don’t have kids. It’s your life live it true to your values! i’m looking forward to reading more from Y’all!

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    • Emily and Parkes : Jan 12th

      You as well!

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