I've been in quite the funk, lately. I was laid off, and felt unsure about what the fuck I'm doing and what paths I've chosen, or not chosen, etc.
I ended up being awake all night a few weeks ago. I just couldn't sleep. I was upset, and frustrated, and felt directionless.
I sat down and started painting, while listening to a favorite show of mine. The show mentioned something that led my train of thought to hiking. I've been doing a lot of hiking with Lucy lately, and my mind leapt to the Appalachian Trail.
I put down my paintbrush, got up, and started doing some research. I used to date a really interesting man named Nads. He has hiked the trail quite a bit. I recalled some of our conversations, and delved deeper into the plethora of information about hiking the trail that the internet provided.
After doing a fuckton of research, and figuring out whether or not I was able to pay my bills and fund the hike, I made a decision.
On March 8th, I will be dropped off at the start of the trail. My darling grandparents are going to buy the pack I was recently fitted for. I have probably 50% of the things I'll need. I'm going on overnight hikes between now and then. I'll be on the trail until Easter (4/20), when Ida will pick me up in Tennessee.
So that's what's up. I'm super excited, and terribly nervous. Six weeks on the trail will be difficult, and painful, and I'm determined to make it all the way through.
My friends Amanda and Kei-Won-Tia are able to loan me some supplies. If anyone else has any lightweight camping/hiking gear that I can steal, I'd be eternally grateful. Email me at LockeMiddleton@gmail.com. I'll cook you dinner, and totally bring that shit to you.
I'm so fucking excited.
All my love.
-L
It was recommended that I post a place for donations. I don't really like asking for money for anything, but if anyone feels a desire to help me with funding this 6 week adventure, I'm more than willing to provide the ability to do so. Also, for any and all contributions, I'll gladly offer drawings or art by request, or even photos of things I encounter on the trail. Or a combination of the two (meaning a photo of a sketch and personal message, with some insanely lovely woods in the background).
I ended up being awake all night a few weeks ago. I just couldn't sleep. I was upset, and frustrated, and felt directionless.
I sat down and started painting, while listening to a favorite show of mine. The show mentioned something that led my train of thought to hiking. I've been doing a lot of hiking with Lucy lately, and my mind leapt to the Appalachian Trail.
I put down my paintbrush, got up, and started doing some research. I used to date a really interesting man named Nads. He has hiked the trail quite a bit. I recalled some of our conversations, and delved deeper into the plethora of information about hiking the trail that the internet provided.
After doing a fuckton of research, and figuring out whether or not I was able to pay my bills and fund the hike, I made a decision.
On March 8th, I will be dropped off at the start of the trail. My darling grandparents are going to buy the pack I was recently fitted for. I have probably 50% of the things I'll need. I'm going on overnight hikes between now and then. I'll be on the trail until Easter (4/20), when Ida will pick me up in Tennessee.
So that's what's up. I'm super excited, and terribly nervous. Six weeks on the trail will be difficult, and painful, and I'm determined to make it all the way through.
My friends Amanda and Kei-Won-Tia are able to loan me some supplies. If anyone else has any lightweight camping/hiking gear that I can steal, I'd be eternally grateful. Email me at LockeMiddleton@gmail.com. I'll cook you dinner, and totally bring that shit to you.
I'm so fucking excited.
All my love.
-L
It was recommended that I post a place for donations. I don't really like asking for money for anything, but if anyone feels a desire to help me with funding this 6 week adventure, I'm more than willing to provide the ability to do so. Also, for any and all contributions, I'll gladly offer drawings or art by request, or even photos of things I encounter on the trail. Or a combination of the two (meaning a photo of a sketch and personal message, with some insanely lovely woods in the background).
Regardless of whether you'd like to help fund this trip or not, my email address is listed above and you're more than welcome to request a shoutout from the AT. I'd love to oblige.
<3 p="">-L
This is awesome :)
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