FB posts - Jan 23, 2012
i am really thankful for this group, and all its diversity, and conflicting points of view. it is helping me realize more and more about what i want out of this hike, who i want to spend my time with, and who/what to look out for. while some of the threads can steer in different directions, sometimes even hurtful, judgmental, and just in bad taste, it at least give me perspective of what to expect, and how to approach certain situations. This trail, the decision to hike it, and joining this group are already making me a better person, and i have to thank a lot of you folks, (who i CANT wait to meet and hike with in about 3 months)! keep it up class of 2012! i have never thru-hiked before, but i feel as i am prepping to hike with one of the most awesome classes to date! thanks folks!