September 1st 2015 Backcountry Canada, Missinabi Lake
"Wake up in the morning and it's hard to
live...." One of my favorite Sublime lyrics that come to mind when I woke
up this morning. Thinking about my love for reggae music that specifically gets
through rough situations, but then I think about how this is not a tough
situation, it is an adventure/expedition of my personal choice, as well as for
the rest of the tribe. Things could be a lot worse plus we all have food, shelter,
water, and the best company. This is not a bad circumstance, the mornings have
the tendency to put me into overload of things I must have accomplished by said
time. With that being said I am not a morning person and am that person that
will roll over when told to wake up. This bad morning attitude usually leads me
to a not so great start with a granola bar on the side for breakfast which is
not so great to start off the day of paddling. I am realizing that my decisions
impact the rest of the tribe and considering that message I have to start
making wiser ones...such as listening to tips and comments for paddling. Today
instead of those insights going through one ear and going out the other. I was
given the chance to act and apply the jay-stroke and sweeping which are paddling
techniques for a more efficient canoeing experience. Today I really am missing
family and friends and wondering what they are up to, as well as how they are
doing. Coping with that is hard when you are out here and all you can really do
is write about it and hope for the best. Staying positive is the one thing that
we can encourage to keep going day by day. Reflection upon myself is very
significant and I find myself emphasizing those aspects on a daily basis. I
could not see it any other way to be honest because I am here to see both sides
of the spectrum not just one sides instances. I am learning from my mistakes,
not only to take chances but to pre-meditate and acknowledge that I am still a human being with flesh and
bones trying my very best to move forward on this expedition. I am very excited
for whatever is to come, whether it be a difficult task or easy one, exhausting
one or not so much... BRING IT ON!
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