Little Steps 2 the Summit to Discover Hope in Despair
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 …
For the past 2 years, thanks to the Scouts, we have gone to the annual Youth Outdoor Day that is hosted by Oregon Wildlife. This is year #17 and they rely heavily on sponsors and volunteers. But not just any volunteers. Every volunteer we encountered this year, and last, you get the impression that they …
Hi! I'm still alive. I hibernated. For an entire week. Thank you PMS. I didnt feel any guilt. I was too lazy to have feelings of guilt. And then I realized I needed to focus my attention on my house. Because believe it or not....I dont actually live in the woods. I actually live in …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 50 – Tick you very much!?
Days 6 & 7: 1.75 miles / Total miles: 4.16 / Days left: 172 Camping is all about becoming one with nature. Relaxing. And meditating. And doing nothing. And blah blah blah, yadda, yadda, yadda. Except breathing fresh, pure, air. And surviving without luxuries. But on a scout campout? As a scout leader? There is …
Continue reading Little Steps: Days 6 & 7 – A Scout Leader Never Stops
Day 5: 0.0 miles / Total Miles: 2.41 / Days Left: 174 Eeeeeeeee. It is scout campout weelend! And not glamping like our family loves. I am talking, middle of nowhere, no cell reception, no electricity, very little running water, basic toilets. Adirondacks with bunks and no mattresses. Or a cold, wet, Oregon ground. We …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 5 – The Smaller the Tent, the Bigger the Struggle?
