Little Steps 2 the Summit to Discover Hope in Despair
In 66 minutes, my husband, my kids, and I, will be well on our way to the Barlow Pass Trailhead on Mt. Hood. Traveling thru the forest, giant behemoth trees on either side, truck runoffs purposely placed, you forget that you are traveling on a dormant volcano. As he navigates the road, I am sitting …
Continue reading Little Steps: Today Was Supposed to be THE Day……..
Every other week, I see my counselor. My personal cheerleader. I have to fill out a questionnaire each and every time. And at the bottom, is a section where I write down what I feel must be addressed at that appointment no matter what. I have written "time management" and "how to find motivation" and …
Woah. 1 month down already? How did that happen?! I had an epic hike Wednesday. And I knew what I wanted to write about. I started to write. But was too exhausted. And then I had another amazing hike Thursday. And I knew what I wanted to write about. I didnt even attempt to start …
Day 23: 3.14 miles / Total miles: 21.28mi / Days left: 156 / Time:2:01:15 / Pace: 38'35 Yesterday was my first hike since last Thursday (Day 18). I ended last week on such a euphoric high. And then this weekend happened. And I desperately needed to go for a hike. I couldn't go Monday. I …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 23 – Pause. Reflect. Move Forward.
I am a daughter, wife, and a mother. I am a scout leader. I am a full time employee. I am a graduate with her MBA. I have a lot of surface layer labels. But who am I? Underneath the surface? Am I a lover of music? Reader of pages? Writer of words? Am I …
Continue reading The Loving Myself Journey: Gate #7 – Who Am I?
