Top 6 lists with 600 miles to go!
In honor of having around 600 miles left I thought I would create a few Top 6 lists about all things hiking, adventure, the trail, etc. Feel free to leave your own Top 6 anything in the comments, just as long as they aren’t funnier than mine! 😉
Top 6 Reasons to Hike the Appalachian Trail
6. You meet a lot of interesting people.
5. Sometimes it’s pretty.
4. Visit states you’ve previously never been to (VT, NH, and ME for me).
3. You can decide where you never want to live or settle down.
2. The same reason anyone likes running: there comes a point when you get to stop.
1. You get to eat whatever you want and still lose weight.
Top 6 Reasons NOT To Hike the Appalachian Trail
6. You must walk in the rain.
5. The bugs are terrible.
4. Mountains are more pretty to look at than climb.
3. Dirt gets everywhere. EVERYWHERE…
2. When it rains on dirt it turns into mud. EVERYWHERE…
1. Because cars can go faster than 3 mph.
Top 6 Things I Would Have Done Differently In Preparing For My Hike
6. Go backpacking at least once to see if I really enjoy it.
5. Experiment with different recipes.
4. Save more money and plan for more time.
3. Determine the best fitting shoes and buy several pair, including one size bigger than normal.
2. Get in the best shape possible before leaving.
1. Have a hiking partner the whole way 🙁
Top 6 Things I Miss About Everyday Life
6. Everything in Franklin, TN.
5. Being in church.
4. I miss driving. I love driving (4 or 2 wheels…)
3. Playing music.
2. STARBUCKS.
1. Seeing my friends/family.
Top 6 Reasons to Sponsor A Child
6. The need still exists…today. 26,000 kids died today and will tomorrow.
5. You’re allowed to feel good about sponsoring. Not boast, but feel good!
4. You get to have an international pen-pal and learn about a different culture.
3. Your sponsored child will draw you pictures!
2. I’m asking you too, please 🙂
1. $1 day has a large impact! World Vision’s work affects tens-of-millions of people every year.
Top 6 Reasons NOT To Sponsor A Child
6. You already sponsor more than you can keep up with.
5. You’re adopting a child from a developing country.
4. You don’t agree with World Vision’s practices (please tell me, if so).
3. You’d rather make large one-time donations and build things like wells!
2. You are in unavoidable debt and can’t get out.
1. You and your family already go to bed hungry every night.
