Moab…

The pre-trip…

So, here I sit in a tire shop, the no fuss, nerdy lady tucked away in the corner typing into her phone. I have finally realized the undertaking I chose when I decided to write this blog. This is a lovely time that I usually would have filled with Netflix and fast food. Instead, I am being intentional with my time and writing (admittedly, there is still fast food in my bag, so no change there).

It feels exciting getting ready for little trips. Thinking through what clothes are clean, what I have already worn since laundry day, I’m mentally packing my bag. In order to know what to pack, I’m visualizing all the activities I want to do. I have been to Moab before but only as a short stop on a longer trip, so there is a lot excitement about it being the destination. And by golly I want to walk under that darn Fragile Arch that has been so elusive as of yet!

On the trails…

I love the variety of people you can meet when you take the time to make eye contact. Getting to chat with Sue as we walked to the breakfast room of the hotel (She thought her daughter should go to Moab because she loves Jeeps and there are so many in Moab), to being encouraged for the hike by Daniel (He lost over 100 pounds hiking to Delicate Arch every two weeks for the past year), or just taking a break with Nancy (who was waiting for her husband and happens to have a daughter that shares my name), each interaction was different and yet beautiful. I feel that too often we keep our heads down, dig into routines, and use cell phones as eye shields so we don’t have to look around and realize that there are over 7 billion other people in this world. When was the last time you introduced yourself to a stranger? It’s something to think about.