Category: Journey

Here we go, folks. The list is made, and the flurry of activity intensifies. Tomorrow is my 39th birthday, and I’m about to begin my life again. Flashing back now. I’m 28, on a bench catching my breath because I’m too tired to keep walking in from the parking lot. It’s the week of my…

Now that I am a day out from the test night, I’ve made some decisions. I’m not pushing myself to leave by Wednesday. I was trying so hard to get to Portland before Kate’s birthday, but after some tough conversation last night, I realize that can’t be my timeline. I need to do this on…

Last night I went out to the barn where I’ve been working on the camper and set up my spot to test things out. Lots of good things, lots of things to work on. I’m feeling like I’m not prepared when it comes to the camper. There are so many things that aren’t done, but…

To say these last ten days have been very up and down would be a complete understatement. My days consist of flurries of activity and bouts of hyperfocus on challenging tasks. At night, when my meds wear off, my mind races with all of the THINGS. What ifs and grieving the departure of the place…

That’s when I’m leaving. Well, I have always been good in a sprint to the end. *headslap*

The route is set, and the campgrounds are selected. I’ve built in some multiple day stops. All I can think about right now is getting there before or on May 16th. If that’s the case, I need to leave in 20 days. I have no idea if that’s enough time to do what I need…

It’s my reality that life is a series of cycles. For me (and others with ADHD) these are short-term cycles that repeat themselves frequently, yet I still don’t remember to address THE THING. To put it in focus for people, these are things that I have to consciously make an effort to think about and…

Just a little note to let anyone reading know that I have updated the Route page with an interactive map of the stops I have chosen so far, If anyone has any suggestions, please send them my way, as my route is flexible. -A

I sit here, having done all of the appropriate things for Happy!Andy to have a good/productive day: ADHD/Cannabis Medication Yoga Therapy (in the sun!) Protein based food Dressed with shoes on yet my mind wanders in five directions at a time. I’ve taken to keeping a little pocket notebook with me, that way I can…

So I went out to the barn on Monday to try and get some things done. It wasn’t as warm (which was part of the reason I wanted to be out there the day before) and it was a bit windy, but overall I feel really good with my progress. I was able to set…