I may have scared myself a bit
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, 11-21-2015 at 17:29 (2131 Views)
Maybe I need to stop reading everyone else's blogs and posts and comments, because they make it seem as though this is a VERY EXPENSIVE endeavor and I'll never be able to afford to do it.
I need to remind myself that I'm only planning on doing a small section. That I don't need top-of-the-line gear, especially if it turns out that I hate it (doubtful). I need to remind myself that I can MAKE a lot of the things I'll need -- I have a sewing machine, a ton of webbing and straps and clips and such (being a dog collar maker has it's perks LOL).
I need to not allow myself to get spooked about "don't bring dogs!" posts. I'm not going to hike thousands of miles. Probably not even hundreds. Joker and Gypsy will be happier WITH me on the trail than left home. I hope.
And the biggest thing to remember: The trail isn't going anywhere. So what if it takes me longer to get there than I'd hoped? I don't need to rush. I don't have a set timetable. I'll get there when the time is right, when I'm able to get the gear I need without breaking the bank (oh, the joys of being impoverished.) My body will NEVER be ready, but my soul is. And I think that matters more than anything.
It'll happen. Stop freaking out about it all. It'll happen.