I got a text from someone last week regarding my hike, it was less than supportive. I won’t get into details but essentially, I lost my freaking mind on this person. I feel bad, but I’m at the point where I need support not negativity when I’m working towards hiking from Mexico to Canada.
I’ll fully admit, I’ve been posting hiking and plan posts a lot. But why shouldn’t I? I believe a dream becomes a goal when you make it reality and start putting ideas into practice. Simply stated, I’m making my dream come true by working towards it. I’m proud of it, I’m proud of who I’ve become, and in just over 3 years’ time, I’ll be proud to say I accomplished the PCT!!!
I know I make some people nauseous when I post about my weight loss as often as I do- this is me not caring…..
I obsess because it’s my goal. And why wouldn’t I want to brag about the work I’ve done?!…I’m a healthier individual, I want to share that with those I care about. I will continue to post pics of my progress, of my happiness, and of those “little wins” that come with dropping 75lbs…like being able to cross my legs, fit into a size 8 and touch my toes. Do you have any freaking idea how long it’s been since I could touch my toes???? Like legit curl-my-fingers-beneath-them- touch my toes! If my happiness and success pisses you off, you have the option to unfollow. I don’t need haters, and I’m fully prepared to unload negativity as I prepare for my dream.
The PCT is just that….my dream!
Just because it doesn’t make sense to you or is not something you envisioned me doing, doesn’t make it any less important to me or less important that I have your support. And it won’t make me change my mind. The more people realize I’m doing this for myself and not for them, the more incredible this journey is and will be. Let me clear, I’m fucking terrified. No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. But I’m prepared to put the work in to make this seem less daunting. I’ll continue my training hikes, continue to purchase equipment and use it as often as I can to familiarize myself with it. I’ll continue tracking down recipes for my dehydrator, and continue to save so I can actually buy one. This isn’t just a pipe dream, I have a 3-inch binder full of plans that says this is reality. And on April 2, 2019 I’ll fly into San Diego and get ready for the most amazing and terrifying 6 months of my life!
For those who have donated, cheered me on, dusted me off when I dealt with my first disagreement about my trip and continue to support me as I plan, from the bottom of my eternally grateful heart- THANK YOU!!!!
Keep up the good work cuz and hopefully I can join u for a section of that hike I think it is amazing you are doing this I am here for you every step of your journey
Love what you have achieved ! And continue to be proud!!! I wish I was as focused as you & did a fraction of it. I would be so proud. Continue to believe. If you believe it ,you can achieve it.
Janine you are the only one that can decide how you are going to let the negative comments affect you. It pissed you off, you vented, now in the future going forward, only you can decide if you will allow that negatively to affect you & harm your focus. You can shug it off because you are a strong person. It is their opinion not your. It takes a lot of energy focusing on the negative & you are too smart for that. Going forward, don’t let the negative even enter your brain space, let it slide right over you! On the tough parts of your journey, you do not need those comments surfacing, focus on positive. You know you are going to accomplish this journey & your body is going to be in amazing shape. I look forward to your future posts!!! Keep us informed on your progress !!! We are so proud of you!!