When we completed our thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, we were overjoyed at the thought of buying a house. It was the house I had grown up in and I couldn't be more excited- that is until the reality hit of what being a home owner really means. We had gone from the two of us living in one tent together, to a 3 bedroom house. It was a shock. Jake & I had rarely had any time together and when we did we had to choose between house project or hiking. We started losing sight of the small moments. When I looked around, all I saw was dollar signs as I thought of curtains, furniture, rugs, ect... and it had to be a cohesive theme throughout the house. The house started feeling bigger and bigger in my eyes. I started feeling overwhelmed, and got that insatiable feeling that we needed more stuff. I would think back to our hike and how we fit all our possessions in one backpack. I would remember how happy and satisfied I felt on the trail each day, recalling how connected I felt with everything around me. As Jake often did, he reminded me that if you are unhappy with your life you can change it.
So, as we sat in 'The Recovery Room' Restaurant & Bar we made a pact. We would move on with our lives. Of course that was a lot easier said than done, as we had just BOUGHT a house. There were mixed feelings from the people around us, and I felt a pit in my stomach as those closest to me were questioning our decision. It has been a hard lesson to learn, but I need to live for me, not everyone around me.
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