My Inspiration

 I hear some women discuss how their mothers inspired them. I loved my mother but the most inspirational she was is that it ended up being that I did not want to age the same as she did. I understand she was in poor health most of her adult life so it was difficult for her to get out and do things. She was perfectly content to sit in her recliner and watch tv all day. I do not want to be that person. I want to get out and explore my world, have adventures, and inspire others to live life in full. 

There are discussions on a social media account I follow for EBC (Everett Base Camp) trekkers and those aiming to be a EBC trekker. The topic often come up on what inspired you to make this journey. For most it is the love of the mountains. Some may say it is the culture of Nepal. I think for most it is the adventure of attempting to do something out of the ordinary, to do an ultimate bucket list destination. For me it is all of the above plus proving to myself that I can do something that will require me to make the changes I want to make in my life and have a goal, a destination to aim for. I don't do failure. I don't do people telling me I can't do something. Yeah, I'm stubborn. I also want to inspire others to get out there and chase their seemingly impossible dreams. I realize none of it will be easy.

I have seen the Rockies (multiple locales) the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sierra Nevada's, Guadalupe mountains in West Texas and will soon see Mount Denali in Alaska. I've seen the mountains (really big hills) in Ireland and the Alps in Switzerland. I have also traveled into the Simeon mountain range in Ethiopia. I do love mountains. I really want to see the Himalayas, but not just see them I want to experience them. 

I hope to find joy and inspiration in the journey just training to get there. to get stronger and healthier. To be a confident and independent woman. 

                                                Tetons in Wyoming, September 2021