Hiking boot

Every day I try harder than the day before. I genuinely wish this had been the case my entire life, but that is just not true. When I first began my college career, I felt adrift in a world that was rapidly maturing without me. I excelled in the classes I enjoyed, and coasted with minimal effort in those I found less appealing, assuming that I continued to go at all. My friends were contemplating the classes which would propel them into their careers, while I reflected upon the pervasive feeling…

years ago, I’ve had an affinity for the Appalachian Trail. I’m constantly looking for excuses to mash our lives into the giant, 50 liter bags, and hit the trail for a few days. This past year, in early fall, I convinced my parents to don their sturdy boots and disappear into the wilds of bear state park with me for three days. We were dropped off at the top of Bear Mountain and, while my parents argued over directions, I wandered around the windswept ridge. The grasses that grew out of rocky…

the crisp autumn air, conceding it to insult my nostrils, and to add a pink flare to my skin. It was finally getting colder, which I preferred over the summer heat. Walking to my car, I took notice of the freshly fallen leaves crunching beneath my boots, adding resonance to the otherwise silent night. Sauntering off to my car I somewhat dreaded the rest of my night. I was tired, physically and mentally. I had begun my day by waking up with the sound of an alarm clock too early for my taste,…

One day Zoey, mom, dad, and jack went to go on a vacation to the snowy mountains. They had planned this trip for almost 2 years. Zoey was so excited to go on this trip she had her bags packed for 3months. They rented this one beautiful 2 story open kitchen house that was for sale. They loved the house and almost moved in but didn’t want Zoey and Jack to lose their friends. On the way to the airport it took 3 hours to get to their destination. Zoey didn’t realize that this trip would take…

Who Cares Speech For my attention step of my Who Cares speech, I used pictures of my hiking trip so it would be easier to relate to. In addition to making it easier to relate to, it made it easier to understand the concepts I was talking about and how pretty the trails were. I also asked them if they had ever been hiking in Oregon so the audience could have a direct link to my topic. This made it even more effortless to relate and find a connection because all of the class lives…

ion This class revealed to me that I have a hiking style. Something I never consider before. Some characteristics are: I found that I enjoyed hiking with a small group of people. I define a small group being less than four people. Large groups are difficult to organize and everyone has a different perspective or interest. Since I am female, it is important to have others there for safety. I think everyone should be around the same skill level. When part of the group is way ahead and the…

My Trip to Yellowstone This summer I took a trip to Yellowstone. The nature and wildlife was a once in a lifetime moment that was hard to take in all at once. The most exciting parts about Yellowstone is the wildlife and scenery. Also on the way to Yellowstone we stopped at the badlands and that was very cool. We drove all the way there. The trip up there was over 20 hours. It was a very long trip, but I think it was worth it. The main thing we did everyday was just drive around and look for…

sky. The hot, sunny weather was shielded against by the tree tops. The chirping and singing from the birds could be heard throughout the forest. The sound of the creek rushing and running nearby as if it was full of energy. Who knew that going hiking can be fun and peaceful? Suddenly, my mind was brought back to reality when my aunt uttered, “Hold on, this doesn’t seem right!” “What?”, my mom asked with a bewildered look on her face. My aunt responded while pointing at a map, “According to…

summer, I got the privilege on going to my first Younglife camp. The camp name was Carolina Point in Brevard, North Carolina. At the camp they had many activities: swimming, go-carting, disc golf, mountain biking, zip-lining, paddling boarding, and hiking. My favorite part about this trip was the day we took a whole camp trip to hike the nearby mountain. At the camp they had some kids with disabilities that couldn’t necessarily get up the mountain by themselves. My cabin and I got the honor of…

The morning brings the sun, big and bright, lighting the horizon with brilliant shades of pink and purple. The rain is done, but the ground is muddier than it had been the day before. The trees are still dripping water down from their leaves. Pip steps outside into the beautiful morning. She inhales the scent of the forest. It is a nice mix of after rain and morning dew. It brightens her spirits considerably. She is still full of the determination to make a difference she had felt the night…