A note of gratitude

After a long drive, car issues and getting pulled over for speeding, I got to my camp site, only to find that no one was here to check in with. Luckily the campsite is inside the Badlands National Park and it’s amazing. I drove in and found my tent site with my name on it! I haven’t put up a tent in years. Last year was the first time in a long time and I had a friend help me. Well I got it up in under 15 minutes.

After I did this I went to walk around and stretch my legs. I thought to myself, shit I did this, I did. No one else. (Well, technically yes, other people have done this plenty of times.) When I set out I had people tell me how brave I was and that I had courage and spirit. I thanked them but I didn’t quite believe them. I mean yes getting in the car to drive for hours seems odd but not hard, I looked at it as anyone could do it if they wanted to and had the time. 16 days into my trip, I was almost in tears thinking about how I did this. Drive cross country, by myself, and all the emotions that come along with it. From being lonely to awe struck, happy and angry. I choose to do this as a way to heal and grow and to fulfill a childhood dream.

I just wanted to say thank you to all my loved ones and friends who have supported me and believed in me when I didn’t understand or see value.

Thank you. I love you all.

(And I didn’t get a ticket!!)