Have you ever written out your experiences in the future?

Yes exactly that.

Wake up in the morning and write out what you’re going to do and how it’s going to go down.

Not just the itinerary but how it’s going to feel. How your body will engage through the emotions and activities.

Scripting out your day from your heart would be a great way to describe it.

I’m going camping in 2 hours ish. I’m taking an old buddy of mine of 35 years. Same one who traveled to Utah with me this past spring. We spent 9 days on the road together so we’ve acclimated as friends for traveling and spending down time together so I know it’s good chemistry. We haven’t even discussed where we are going I’m sure he’s left it in my hands which shows trust that he’s in good hands to wherever I decide. Or hell he might pull up and tell me about a spot he’s always wanted to check out and we’ll go there.

Truly a “dude” moment.

If it’s up to me I’m taking him to my little zen area up in the Linville hills. We’ll find a well shaded spot at the top, set up camp and have some fun fella chats. The weather is supposed to be beautiful so I’m inclined to show him my favorite sunset spot and sunrise seat. He put himself in charge of dinner so it’ll be ribeyes, grilled corn and watermelon for this evening’s course.

If he’s up for it we’ll take a short downhill hike to Babel Tower so he can see the river cut through the gorge or maybe hike up to Hawksbill to see the horizon. If it’s the lake he craves I’ll tie my paddle boards on top and we can float around Lake James for a bit. Old school talks around a solid campfire in the evening, the mountains are going to get a little chilly once the sun drops.

These are the little moments I live for.

No distractions

No net

No problems

Good conversations in nature’s living room.

Breakfast I’ll make some coffee and probably fry up some eggs and bacon. Hell I might even toast something.

Breaking bread in God’s country

It’s going to be a good 24 hours regardless. I’ll own this moment with a smile.