A left turn, then head south

Life has taken a left turn. Again.

I'm quitting my job and going back into the woods.

I wasn't sure what would happen when I moved to Spokane.  I experimented with "normal life" for  a few months - got an office job, my own apartment, went shopping on Saturdays and to church on Sundays.  My apartment is less than a mile from work so I walk to and fro, and I've actually been going home for lunch!  There's a wonderful wilderness area latticed with hiking trails a few miles south.  I adore living alone.  And I'm absolutely miserable.  

I'm just not cut out for city life.  I knew this, and yet I tried to do it again anyway.  So I'm selling everything and heading for the woods.  Different woods this time, gonna explore the west coast for a bit.  The plan is to hit the Pacific Crest Trail starting from Bridge of the Gods, and head south.  It's a walkabout - I know where and when I'm starting, but no idea where or when I'll stop!

My vague plan is to leave the trail occasionally in towns with hostels and temp agencies where I can pick up a bit of food money to keep me out in the woods longer.  I may even try exploring the desert - I'm still pondering tree-less hiking concepts!  I'm going to be a hermit, wandering around with my belongings on my back, contemplating life and writing about it.  I'm following my dream, my passion, and fascinated to see where it will take me and what I will learn along the way.

I've gone for a walk indeed!