All this time, effort, money and emotions have led to this moment. When I decided to perform this feat in August 2025, March 18th seemed like an eternity away. Now I’m on the eve of my start date and I’m wondering what happened to the last 6 months. I’ve had countless conversations with friends, family, and countless others about making this whole journey a reality. Each and every conversation always ended with calm and support. I have had endless support from the community around me. It has made this transition much easier and more difficult at the same time. I have made some very good friends over the last year and now I am leaving for 6 months. For some reason, I think this has been harder for me than for everyone.
Yesterday morning I woke up feeling very cheerful, until my girlfriend and I went to breakfast. Suddenly, this overwhelming panic began to wash over me. I am leaving my home, my girlfriend, my friends, my community and a city that I love and have lived in for almost 10 years. As the day progressed, I packed up the rest of my belongings and waited to meet everyone that night for a beer. The panic, stress and anxiety got worse. My knees were shaking as my friend picked me up. The feeling finally faded away when I saw the friends arriving at the brewery one after another. Each of them wishes me the best and knows that I will prosper along the way. I guess what I’m trying to say is never underestimate the circle you’ve created around yourself. Lihat juga kshk. I have been lucky to surround myself with wonderful people. I have a lot of self-doubt and often question my decisions. I checked my package 15 times in the last week thinking I had forgotten something and then checked off everything on my list. I am as prepared as I can be. All the research, equipment breakdowns, test hikes and preparation have led to this moment.
My girlfriend and I are officially on our way to Amicalola Lodge. I decided to spend one last night in a room and take one last shower before spending the next few months on the road. I thought this day would take much longer to come, but here we are. The day before starting the trip of my life. Happy trails everyone and see you around!
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