……confidence is silent insecurities are loud…..
My shakedown hike went well. I got in 17 miles, probably would have gotten the whole 20 in but I kept getting distracted. There were pictures I needed to remember to take, the hidden tire swing and waterfalls. It was a good day, my pack sat nicely on my hips and felt light on my shoulders. Got a bunch of compliments on my tail (oh yea and it glows), found a great spot to clip it on my pack.
I started in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, it’s a pretty flat trail with some small climbs if you deviate onto the side trails. Plus there is a waterfall, there was a lot of people so I didn’t linger there. My new hiking outfit is cute and comfortable but I will have to remove the sewn in shorts from the skirt. This Danskin skirt I dug out of storage, I quickly remember why i never used it. The cut of the skirt is good and fits great, now. However when I was larger it did not. Most hiking skirts are not cut for girls with curves or hips. The built in shorts ride up because I do not have a thigh gap, so they will be replaced by some more spandexy capri’s!
Been attempting to post all week, I have like 24 drafts, I get a paragraph in and then nothing. Had a bit of an emotional meltdown this week, too. The internets really got me down mid week. Social media is exhausting and can be emotionally draining. So many many comments, everyone has a lot to say but there really doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of listening. I seems, and I could be wrong, that if you are not screaming or waving your flag you are not visible. If you have a dissenting opinion you may have a shit storm headed your way. Again I could be wrong. This is just how I see it through my glasses colored by my experiences. (new mantra: step away from the computer, put phone down and go outside)
It is only apropos as I prepare for my next hike that I feel this mix of emotion and a general life shift. The Arizona Trail is gonna test me with water issues and logistics. The Appalachian Trail will be about closure. This chapter of my life is coming to an end, yep. What is the next chapter…..don’t know…..I got writers block.
wandering chardonnay 
I don’t think you are wrong..
Shakedown is such a good idea, I think.
howdy biken buddy, your looking really awesome an tone’d! I hope you have many more great hiking adventures… I’ve turn off FB an I don’t miss it one bit. I find out today when my Doc with cut into me an fix my screwed up back.. Take care Sweetie an Happy V-day a few day’s early!
Hey, Chuck, yea time to refocus! I hope all goes well with the doc! Keep the rubber side down my friend.
You also Elsye! jeep expoloring!
Always enjoy your honest, funny posts. Also appreciate the skort review, I’ve wondered about the comfort and curve-friendliness of those, lol! Happy trails
Hey mo! There are a lot of great “sport skirts” out there now. I lean towards the least expensive ones. Thrift stores have great stuff, sometimes they just need a little tweaking!!