Date: 2011-12-27
To: Top 10 Things I Will Not Miss
Miles today: 0.0

I had a thought the other day about what I would miss and not miss while out on the trail. Everyone know what I will miss: Friends, Family, My Cats, Showers, Food, Beds, etc. So I thought I'd go through a list of everyday things that I will NOT miss one bit.1. Driving and Traffic - I get some major road rage. I already hate driving and traffic just exacerbates it. I'm normally very slow to anger. But get me behind a wheel and in a car by myself and I turn positively murderous. I scream and yell (I don't actually have a horn, thank the Lord!) and shout expletives that would make everyone blush. Sometimes I get so angry that I cry, usually this is because I've already had a bad day. Either way, I will be glad to not drive for a long time.2. My Job - Lately I've been noticing how a desk job may not exactly be the best option for me. I have also been getting major anxiety attacks about making a mistake. I punish myself pretty hard when I make a mistake, and in a department that demands perfection, I get the pressure from the bosses as well.3. My Apartment - I'm tired of being woken up by some banging on the walls around my apartment, usually caused by naughty behaviors, which as of right now, I am not a party of and do not need a reminder on what I'm missing out on. I also have a steam heater (which I have yet to even turn on) that clangs incessantly every couple of hours, waking me up in the middle of the night. The apartment is also a studio the size of my parents living room, and when I have my two cats with me, there is barely enough room for the three of us, let alone a visitor if I did want to partake in naughty behaviors.4. High Heels - Wearing high heels is painful and I'm tired of it. Being as short as I am, I need those heels just so people see me and don't step on me.5. Office Politics - I guess this could go with my job but I figure it's everywhere. I'm tired of gossip and prying people. And people who make my work more difficult. I'm ready to rely solely on myself.6. Makeup - I can't tell you how many times I wish I could just leave without makeup and not have people scream when they see my face. On the trail, I'm hoping people don't take much stock in facial looks.7. Umbrellas - I know, this is one weird one, but let me explain. Everytime I go out in rain, I usually need to take care not to become a sodden wet dog, especially when going to work or the club. Now umbrellas seem like they would be a good tool for use in downpours. However, anyone as short as I am can attest that umbrellas have a habit of: flying away in winds, don't do anything about long pant legs dragging in puddles, and with my luck, tend to get stuck or broken every time I open it. I'm ready for ponchos and just living with the rain. I know, by the end I'll hate rain. But as of right now, I hate umbrellas more.8. Paying Bills - That's just self-explanatory. I'm hoping to defer all of my student loans.9. My Fat - When that fat rolls right off, I will not complain. It's time to get into shape people!And 10. Sales Calls - You never realize how much they actually bug you. It will be nice to not have to answer the phone to a recorded message. Or one time I got a call, answered it, and they asked me to hold! Ummm...No. I hung up. Don't ever call me and expect me to wait. I could be in a life and death situation and your call could mean death, when I was expecting emergency services or something. Just saying..Obviously, some of this may be exaggerated. But you get the idea. It's nice to know your not leaving behind only sunshines and roses. There are reasons to be getting away. Some good things to expect: breathtaking views, a connection with something eternal, self exploration, and an appreciation for life. Get excited~!