Thoughts of Springtime



More of this would be nice



 As Brandon and I got some errands done today in Abbotsford we were noticing how very mild the weather is out. Clouds looming near all of the surrounding mountains darken the sky, but the weather is not feeling as cold as it was about a month ago. The weather today is almost inviting in a weird way. The sun peaking through some breaks in the clouds was casting random beams of sunlight, as if to say, “ I am here waiting for you to come and find me.”



Without hesitation we began to make plans for spring. In order to fulfill these plans we must begin to plan now or else we may not be prepared physically or mentally for our adventures.



We want to see the whole world



This spring our plans include hiking, tenting and surviving for an extended period of time together. We may not need to take much. But in order to feel adequately prepared we must have some things ready and in our brains and our adventure packs.

First of all what comes to my mind is protection from both people and animals. I understand from movies such as Cabin Fever, and The Hills Have Eyes, that some pretty odd people live in desolate areas. And thanks to movies like Jurassic Park and Arachnophobia I understand that pretty much any type of predator could be out there (for example “Bumbles”). 



Brandon wants to learn what all of the trees are called



Secondly (which could easily be considered part of the first) is the tone and capacity of my physique at this current time in my life. I guess the issue with this is that it is not one I would be confident going into the back woods accompanied by. I would prefer one of a “leaner and meaner” sense. So, in preparation, the shedding of a little winter chub is going to happen as well as the conversion of some chub to muscle (but not all chub, it is nice to have a little). In order to do this we plan on spending more time outdoors and more time on our Wii playing tennis. Other methods I have thought of making this transformation possible are by eating more vegetables and meat and less bread and rice. I love bread and rice. Fresh baked bread with a slice of cheese on it… there are not really many better things in this world are there?

Lastly in preparation for our outdoor adventures we must gather some outdoor supplies together. We already probably have most of the things we will require. It is more or less just going to be a matter of getting it all together. Which could be a problem because procrastination just happens to be one of my favorite things.