I wasn't sure how to start the "HeR" half of the blog posts. Mostly because I couldn't figure out how to actually start a post in Blogger. Much to my chagrin, I had to ask Him to help out, which he graciously did (albeit with a smirk on his face).
Currently....
I work in a cubicle - public accounting for a few years, industry for a couple more, currently as a contractor, allowing me to dabble in both public and private Accounting. Not exactly what I dreamt about when I was a tomboy running around the farm 15-20 years ago, but I am good at it and have made it work (for the most part) with what I envision my life being. Anyways - I gave notice last week with a project end date the first week of July. It was a super positive meeting and perhaps they will have me back!
About this trip....
The Him had been talking about a road-trip since we met. I had been dreaming of a trip to some faraway place, but then realized after listening to his plan that I have never taken the time to explore the beauty of our own country aside from quick weekend trips here and there. Sometimes all you have to do is look out in your own backyard to find the perfect playground. After much eye-batting and coy comments, he finally got the hint and formally invited me. Score for the HER! So in a couple short months we will be off to our playground - to camp, hike, bike, trail run, rock climb our way around the Western US.
Why Blog....
I thought up this idea on a trail run and bounced it off my trail running partner, Todd. Based on his reaction, it seemed people might be interested in a her vs him perspective. Rumor has it - male and female brains are WAY different - it would be interesting (and hopefully funny) to read the her and him perspectives of the same adventures (or mis-adventures). The Him decided that we probably shouldn't read each other's point of views right away - for some reason he thinks the Her may find offense to the things he is writing and pout because she sees it in a different perspective. I have no clue why - that never happens with women.
Prepping....
Being an accountant, I am a bit analytical and a bit of a budgeter (probably a bit of an understatement). I have also eliminated a lot of fluff so it will be necessary for me to spend a good amount of money on gear and getting the little I did have, basically bikes & bike stuff, to Alaska from Colorado and Iowa. A big thank you to Erin and my parents for helping me out - you all rock!
Anyways, the first challenge of a HimvsHer perspective - figuring out what gear is necessary. The Him is a gearhead so it is only fitting I go to him for advice on this topic. The problem is determining how much of the gear garble coming out of his mouth is necessary versus "cool to have". If it is any indication on how we are coming along on that - so far I have purchased a GoPro Black Edition because it is a necessity. Hmm.....
The list....
1) Work hard until first week of July
2) Pack, donate or send stuff in Alaska back to Iowa (sorry Mom and Dad:o)
3) Create a budget that probably won't be followed.
4) Purchase more gear defined as a "necessity" - hence the budget not being followed.
5) Dehydrate lots of food - we are trying to do most of our snacks/meals ourselves
6) Build our living space in the back of a truck.
7) Rough sketch our trip from August 17 - ?
As I have always told my parents, "life is an adventure", I am excited to continue to seek and live out adventures, and particularly excited to do so with the Him. I hope family, friends, and followers alike enjoy reading our blog as much as we will enjoy writing it and sharing with you all.
And to the Him....you may have had the first word, but I will always have the last:o)
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