So what is my goal... In three years time I plan to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. I have a bunch of things to accomplish before this can ever happen. First off... I have only been camping one time in my entire life. I absolutely hated every minute of it. That being said I was young and have come a long way since then. :-) Why do I want to hike the AT? Well, it is actually something that I have wanted to do for years and years. I love to hike though I have not had much time do so. I am finally living in a town where I am close to the mountains and there are tons of hiking trails nearby so thus my love of hiking is rediscovered. :-)
I have a ton of goals to accomplish before I can start my journey on the AT so here is a list of goals to accomplish...
- Lose weight
- Get into shape
- Learn more about camping and hiking
- Finish college and graduate school ... this could ultimately affect my starting date for the hike
- Hike, Hike, and more Hiking
- Buy gear and get prepared
- Save money, Save money & Save more money!
Those are some of the main things that must get accomplished. I am sure there are a thousand and one more things that must get accomplished but the weight and getting into shape are the top two goals for the next year. Oh, and hiking and learning as much as I can about it hiking and camping.
Because I still have three years until my hike this blog/journal will probably include other info about life, thoughts and everyday life experiences. It is more for me to stay motivated and talk about what is on my mind. If you chose to read this blog YAY and if I bore the heck out of you well, I am sorry! :-)
C
"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt
Carlye: I am so impressed with the inspiration and motivation in your words. I feel like you are on the road to accomplishing all that you set out to do. I know you will be a motivation to me over the next year to also lose weight and get in shape so that I will be a better hiker. Who knows, may I will be able to do a small part of the AT with you.I can't wait for you to get started on your journey.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
Hi Carlye...
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I think it's great that you're starting this blog!
I believe, even though, this is just your first entry, that although your goal is to motivate yourself with this blog, you'll find that you just might motivate others along the way.
I look forward to following this blog of yours...and just maybe we can motivate each other to get in shape ;)
HUGS
Fiona
Thanks Mom and Fi! :-) Oh, and thanks Dad even though you could not get your comment to actually post. hehe
ReplyDeleteNice blog, Carlye! It motivated me and I'm looking forward to watching your progress...you go girl! :-) Tisha
ReplyDeleteCarlye, I hope this goes thru---I am impressed and am excited for you and your goals sound great---keep up with all your doing and do post on your blog---God will bless you---He will give you , your desires of your heart--just put your faith and trust in him---know John 3;16--He loves you and so do I ---very proud of you--may your last year in school at Georgia be a blessing and full of excitment as well as getting that DEGREE---I can;t wait to see you get it---If the good Lord willing I will be there---Every one si pulling for you---maybe when you and your Mom go hiking , I might be able to walk about 100 yards with ya;ll-----maybe a lot more---LOVE dAD
ReplyDeletei WILL TRY THIS---EVERY THING SOUNDS GOOD --I LOVE YOU
ReplyDeleteCarlye, Loved your comments--Great to see you on your Birthday, hope it want be as long seeing you next time not a year---happy 27---I am glad to see that you are thinking GOD for everything ---he is your sorce and he watches over you for me and your Mom---He loves you very much---You will finish school and do well in life ----I think him every day for you and very proud of you----keep ypu dreams coming and get that degree and maybe go int to Hockey are parks work ---just be happy and put GOD first in your life---HE WILL GIVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOR HEART ---JUST TRUST HIN---I LOVE YOU---DAD
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