Monthly Archives: January 2008
I’m Not Sleepy
One of the most compelling topics that enters my mind from time to time involves focusing on, and analyzing the most basic functions that tie together you, me, and every other human in the world. Basic biological foundations, such as the need for nourishment, oxygen, to expel waste, and – my topic of choice this evening – the need to rest. Rest doesn’t quite fall into as common of a pattern as the other three examples; many people choose to obtain their rest in different or unusual ways, and some have been said to disregard it altogether. How do I choose to rest? Read the rest of this entry
Ozark Highlands Trail: Gear Review
A complete list of all my gear (minus a breakdown of food) can be found in this spreadsheet. You may notice a few missing items, such as a stove; these essentials were carried in my hiking partner’s pack, not my own. I’m not a die-hard ultralight enthusiast, but I do strive to keep my pack weight as low as possible. Accordingly, my gear choices were intended to keep me comfortable and safe as a first priority.
We were hiking in the Ozarks in December, which meant chilly temperatures (50s daytime/high 20s nighttime) and a decent chance of precipitation. Luckily we avoided the moisture for the duration of the trip… Read the rest of this entry
Ozark Highlands Trail: Overview
It was cold, windy, with abundant sunshine; we were in the absolute middle of nowhere, hiking through the woods and over streams. I recently (12/17/07 to 12/22/07) ventured out into the backcountry of Arkansas with my brother/hiking partner to get in a little backpacking during my winter vacation – a nice change of pace from the fast moving city.
I wanted to post a little recap of the trip: my experiences with my gear selection, as well as my experiences on the beautiful Ozark Highlands Trail. I will do so in a series of future posts; enjoy!
And We’re Back!
To my readers, sorry for my extended absence – writing (for you) fell out of my regular schedule for a while, so much so that my domain name eventually expired before I decided to restart things…
Fall semester, 2007, wrapped up nicely. Despite my somewhat excessive absences in certain classes, I still managed a 3.5 for the semester, and gained some really great knowledge for future reference. More importantly though, by not failing any courses, I am ideally poised for a very easy semester this Spring, and a nearly guaranteed graduation in May! Read the rest of this entry
