After 14 days off, a simple hike sparks new plans for travel and staying smoke‑free
I definitely need some time off after some nights of work that kept me up...
Back on the Trail After 14 Days
After a two‑week slump, the dog and I finally got out for a proper walk — 4.23 km in 54 minutes. Nothing heroic, nothing dramatic, just steady movement and a reminder that my body still knows how to do this. Most of my heart rate stayed in the easy and aerobic zones, which is exactly what I needed. I always feel better on the days I get my heart rate up, and today was no exception.
The dog was thrilled, of course. She doesn’t care about my slumps or my excuses — she just knows when we’re out together, and she’s happy.
The Quit‑Smoking Birthday and a Sleep‑Deprived Purchase
I’ve been thinking a lot about my quit‑smoking birthday coming up. Last year I celebrated with an Xbox. This year… well, the plan changed in the middle of a sleep‑stupor after a night shift.
Instead of heading to the gas station for a pack of smokes, I ended up ordering a big battery for car camping — the kind of thing that could power a diesel heater and make off‑season camping actually comfortable. Not exactly an Xbox Series X, but maybe something better for the life I’m trying to build.
Then I tried to cancel it. Then the American company offered to drop the price by 20% to match Canadian pricing. Now I’m reconsidering it again. The payment plan would come out to about $65 a month after the discount — not nothing, but not impossible either.
It’s funny how quitting smoking reshapes your priorities. A year ago I would’ve rewarded myself with a console. Now I’m thinking about warmth, travel, and making real memories.
Building Toward Something Bigger
Kim mentioned she wants to travel more, and that stuck with me. I’ve been looking at ways we could beat the off‑season at campgrounds and still stay warm. A diesel heater, a solid battery, and the Exped MegaMat Auto I’ve got coming in the mail — it’s not a camper van or a trailer, but it’s a start. It’s budget‑friendly, it’s realistic, and it’s something we can actually use.
Maybe this is how the dream begins: not with a big purchase, but with small, practical steps that make adventure possible.
Closing the Day
So that’s today. A walk after a long break. A dog who’s proud of me. A heart rate that finally woke up. And a reminder that even when I’m tired, even when I’m second‑guessing myself, I’m still moving toward something better — one kilometer, one decision, one quit‑smoking birthday at a time.
Great day for a walk !
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