Packing

 April 5th

Happy things from today:

  • There were things I wanted to accomplish this weekend.  They aren't all done.  One important thing is though, most of the packing for the backpacking trip is done and I have delivered it to Stephanie's house.  I've packed enough food for thirteen days of hiking.  I will be working a short shift on Thursday and get picked up there for the trip.  There are a few things that I'll bring with me to work Thursday that I'll need beforehand.  Phew.
  • My taxes are all but done.  I need to double check my bank account number so my refund can be deposited.  That will be an easy thing to finish tomorrow.   Yay, refund!
  • After my backpack was as full as it could be for now, and after the rain mostly stopped, I went for a short hike with it.  In just over an hour I hike two miles.  Had I not stopped to take a few pictures or listen to the birds, it would have been less than an hour.  Walking with that weight on pavement is much harder on a body than dirt.  I'm glad I don't have too far to go to get to a trail.  





There is a bird in this picture. 👆

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Currently listening to: I See You've Called in Dead, by John Kenney.

Continued to read: A Trail Through Time, by Jodi Taylor.  

Thank you for being here and being part of my daily happy things. Stay safe!


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