Let’s Jump in the Time Machine

I’ve sat down to write my next post more times than I can count at this point. I’m dealing with some writers block. But it’s not only that. When I’ve tried to create a reel or story for Instagram, I’ve been feeling blocked there too. So, I’m struggling with creativity at the moment. I’ve decided to start posting real time to help me get over this hump. So let’s get in the time machine and go from late February (when my last post took place) to early April.

I’ve done a lot over the past few weeks. I camped with Iowa City friends in Arkansas. I reconnected with my best friend from high school. I visited Hot Springs and Congaree National Parks. I stayed with my Dad in north Georgia, seeing my step-siblings and their kids for the first time in years. I’ve hiked countless miles, trying to hike as many waterfall hikes as I could while in Georgia. I visited Alabama for the first time in my life, leaving only three states left to visit. I’ve made plans to get me through the next few weeks and allow me to visit three additional National Parks. I’ve slowed down my travel, typically spending more than one day at a location. I’ve decided it’s OK to pay for campsites, that it reduces some of the stress associated with constantly traveling. I’ve stayed at wineries, breweries, in driveways, in National Parks, State Parks, and National Forests.

I’ve decided this is the life I want to live for awhile. For as long as I can. With that have come some feelings that I’m processing. The processing is probably causing the creative block. And that’s OK. I was never doing this for the content but the experience. And I’m incredibly grateful for that experience.