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Here we go....

Nov. 14th

Backpacker Magazine came today!!  Yay!!  I used to feel like such a dork when my Backpacker came... because I was such a poser about it.  NOW I have actually done a big time trail and I don't feel like such a pretender anymore.  Instead I love to read it and dream about other long trails and big trips to amazing places that I WILL someday take.

PLUS, see the "How to" on the front there... can you read it?  How to eat better, slash weight, stay warmer, find gear that fits... wait... all 4 things that I need! Hahahaha

Nov. 15th

Today in the mail I received the most amazing gift from my wonderful friend Jen.  She always remembers my birthday.  She's amazing like that.  I have forgotten hers many times, but she is always faithful, all the way from Brazil.  PLUS, she knows how much I love butterflies AND big bracelets... so THANKS JEN!!

Nov. 16th

I missed one thing a whole lot this summer... wearing my chinelos.  The last few days (until today) it was really warm and I have been wearing them to work (until I have to put on my work shoes).  I love my chinelos.  They make me very very happy.

The funny thing about this pair is that I had the same ones on the trail with me.  In Massachusettes (I think) I got a pair of Crocs so I threw my flip flops away (they were worn out by then anyway).  I loved them so I was sad... but I just happen to have another pair.  I'm OCD like that!

Nov. 17th

Today after work I stopped to pick up some things at Walmart and stumbled upon the most amazing surprise!!  Pumpkin Spice bagels!!  I bought some of these in Millinocket, ME right after the trail.  They were a special treat at a tough time back then and then I couldn't find them again.  Today I did!  Best surprise ever (especially after working at 5 am).  Yay for delicious bagel treats!! 

(I did buy 2 more bags to freeze, I admit it!  I'm OCD like that!)