Anthony's finally gone to Georgia to start his 2,000 mile journey on the AT! It's March now, so I assume he'll be up in my area in May/June, and finish in August/September. I know it's something he's wanted to do for years, and something he wanted to do before starting a career, which I think is really admirable. If he wasn't to do it now, there wouldn't really be a better time. Years of preparation and months and months to wait for it...I can't even imagine what it'd be like. As much as I'd like to join for a couple days to walk with them, I know I don't have the gear or motivation to do it (sorry Anthony). I'm going to plan to pick him and Tom up when they get around my area in Front Royal to bring them back to shower and eat before heading back...
Did you know that a lot of people quit hiking on the first day because the first 9 miles leading to the trail are so strenuous? Those 9 miles aren't even considered part of the trail! Haha. Imagine...going through so much mental and physical "training" to build yourself up to hike and quitting in the first day?? That's almost embarrassing.
Anyway, in the meantime, I have been apartment searching! Not too hard, but I did go on a tour today and fell IN LOVE with a complex! It's called Foxchase in Alexandria. It's at the very top of my price bracket, but I'd be on my own and there's a free shuttle to the Metro that leads to work. I can read my Kindle on the way to work, which is really nice. The apartments I have been looking at are ones that have a one bedroom arrangement, with a washer/dryer in the building. Four pools...three fitness centers...an on-site Leasing Office with maintenance...free parking for guests on the street outside, etc. I can't believe it. It just seems too good to be true! I love my job, and now I think it's time to love my life outside of work. I can't wait to sign my new lease!
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