tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post9148060514868830615..comments2013-08-26T12:57:57.197-05:00Comments on Appalachian Trail Trek: Why I WalkNiki Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08351516088463187542noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post-31827437069923579722010-08-16T21:46:33.405-05:002010-08-16T21:46:33.405-05:00There is nothing so precious as the deliberate cho...There is nothing so precious as the deliberate choice to engage with oneself. To breathe in the pine trees and sleep under the stars. To live and sweat and cry and love for no one else's deadlines (this is, obviously, making me wish I could/would live this way, also). And I definitely amen life without makeup, a pluck and a dye... removing the mask to see what has always been underneath. That's really perfect.<br /><br />This journey is epic. I can't wait to read what more you have to say as you experience it out there for all of us.Sommer Kapitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09320185479908993063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post-86669404901056597632010-08-16T17:34:02.191-05:002010-08-16T17:34:02.191-05:00Yay, thanks everyone for the support. As I plan, I...Yay, thanks everyone for the support. As I plan, I am both excited and scared. I can't express how much I will miss my family and friends, but thus is such an amazing adventure that I never thought I'd get to have.Niki Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351516088463187542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post-17265672530752065522010-08-16T14:46:48.789-05:002010-08-16T14:46:48.789-05:00I am SO excited for you, Niki!! I am in awe of you...I am SO excited for you, Niki!! I am in awe of your bravery and commitment (and a wee bit jealous as well). What an amazing adventure you're going to have! I can't wait to hear all of the details, even when those details are just about the blisters on your feet. :-)Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post-12824565491764098742010-08-01T21:37:53.448-05:002010-08-01T21:37:53.448-05:00A range of emotion fills my heart about "the ...A range of emotion fills my heart about "the trek." Excitement - What a wonderful opportunity to be able to do this. Fear - a normal emotion for a mother when her child is far away. Even when they are totally capable adults. Loneliness - I will miss you so much. Niki, I will support you in every possible way I can. <br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301666135394268735.post-71056929482792429002010-07-30T14:15:56.900-05:002010-07-30T14:15:56.900-05:00I totally get where you are coming from. I have w...I totally get where you are coming from. I have wanted that too...a fresh start...but sometimes I just don't see how that is possible..especially having the children. I have since given up on the marriage..even though we stay together "for the children"..I admire you for figuring out how to take that leap..I wish I could...hope I can...I hate the way I feel..wishing you all the best on your trek!Stacee (your cousin)noreply@blogger.com