Today is Friday February, 13. This morning I took the GRE, which I was really anxiously awaiting and stressing over since I signed up for it. I'm so relieved it's over with. Now, my application to grad school is complete and I will now anxiously await and stress over that until I find out the decision. Even though it's Friday the 13th.. it's officially (almost) the weekend!
I've recently really gotten into day & thru hiking after reading the book Wild by Sheryl Strayed. So, for Valentine's Day Sean and I are going to hike up Blood Mountain, which is a part of the infamous AT AKA The Appalachian Trail. I've been obsessing over this new found hobby, I even got a really cool pair of hiking boots. If you read Wild, you know how much Strayed loves REI. I went to REI to get my boots and I'll back Strayed up by telling you it's a great place to shop with great, very helpful and friendly employees. I could (and usually do) spend over an hour slowly maneuvering myself around the store so that I won't miss anything. In the midst of my GRE preparation, I ordered the book A Walk in the Wild by Bill Bryson, this will be my next read now that I can burn my GRE prep book (just kidding, if you're planning on taking the GRE I've got a prep book with your name on it). I'm really excited about reading it because A Walk in the Woods is about the AT, while Wild was about the Pacific Crest Trail AKA the PCT. My cousins and I have been talking about doing a hike somewhere soon. I really hope we're able to work it out because it would be a great adventure! Also, I got a GoPro this past Christmas, so i'll be putting it to use for my hiking trip tomorrow. The hike up Blood Mountain and back is about 7 miles, so it will be a great walk! Whoo-hoo we made it to the weekend!
