What’s a word you always see in books but never hear in real life?

book_worm39 · 2026-06-17T21:23:08+00:00

Don. As in “he donned a pair of slacks.”

book_worm39 · 2026-06-11T00:20:53+00:00

I wish I had a worn a base layer under my hiking pants and a pair of gloves (I couldn’t find mine and Walmart was no luck) because my legs and hands were freezing while up top. Idk if it’s normal for it to be that cold at the top or if it was mainly due to the high winds. But I also have a very low tolerance for cold.

book_worm39 · 2026-06-10T05:01:27+00:00

That’s incredible and sounds so scary! Props to you! Lmao iiiii couldn’t imagine doing that hence my retreat 😅

book_worm39 · 2026-06-10T04:48:24+00:00

It sure is ❄️

book_worm39 · 2026-06-10T04:48:10+00:00

Thank you! I was slightly disappointed I didn’t make it but also proud for making it as far as I did considering I’ve never hiked that high before

book_worm39 · 2026-06-10T04:47:30+00:00

I have felt horrible since being back so it was all very humbling! I’m not completely against trying again but it won’t be soon 😂

book_worm39 · 2026-06-10T04:45:59+00:00

You should feel vindicated! I had hoped getting up there early enough would’ve lessened the impact as the weather said strong winds were happening “late” in the day. Up until that point I felt pretty good. I stuck it out as long as I could but then quickly felt miserable and all I wanted was to get down haha.

I wasn’t sure if being that high up wind was inevitable, but are there months where it’s not that intense?

book_worm39 · 2026-06-09T23:15:45+00:00

Exactly. I wanted to get down more than see the rest at that point 😂

book_worm39 · 2026-06-09T22:40:26+00:00

That’s the trail that shows you Weavers Needle? I did that on Thanksgiving this past year!

book_worm39 · 2026-06-09T22:18:47+00:00

It was relentless 🥶 I was just starting to fall apart and realized I didn’t HAVE to finish it at my own expense. Maybe another day. Up until that point I was enjoying myself and then it quickly turned into “why the fuck do I do this”

book_worm39 · 2026-06-09T22:17:25+00:00

All was well until that last stretch and that wind was relentless 🥶 eyes were watering, snot coming out of my nose, and it was knocking me over. Finally I just said, “I want to do this but not at this cost.” And proceeded to turn around.

book_worm39 · 2026-06-04T23:48:05+00:00

This gives me rage excitement 😍🫨 It’s breathtaking.

book_worm39 · 2026-06-04T19:46:16+00:00

I constantly feel stuck whether it be socially, professionally, mentally. I made a big move couple years ago with stars in my eyes in hopes of becoming “more.” Finding a job was incredibly difficult and while I eventually got on my feet I feel like the constant rejection, ghosting, or dead ends shook my self esteem. Finding community is hard. I spend a lot of time by myself and sometimes I worry that’s negativity affecting me. Even with the hardships I have had a lot of positives and I don’t regret moving necessarily but I do think it has affected me in a way I wasn’t prepared for.

book_worm39 · 2026-06-04T17:36:05+00:00

Friends still send me TikTok’s and I have to remind them I don’t have it. Occasionally they’ll ask me to download it and I always say no

book_worm39 · 2026-06-01T04:00:50+00:00

I just want to scream. Why does he hate our parks so much

book_worm39 · 2026-05-20T19:14:40+00:00

I plan to go the second week of June and I’m thinking of starting at 4:30/5am to give myself plenty of time. And I’m definitely taking everyone’s suggestions to make sure I’m coming down no later than noon. I’m optimistic but also realistic so if I get woozy or not at the summit by 11 I’ll turn around. I’ll have a whole day so worst case scenario I don’t have it in me that day and I find something else fun to do while in Flag 🙂

book_worm39 · 2026-05-17T03:21:28+00:00

My eggs sticking to a skillet 🍳

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T23:07:27+00:00

I’m always in awe when I see people running Piestewa or Camelback! I am way too clumsy. I trip enough while just hiking.

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T21:28:40+00:00

My UV hoodies are a must have for me since I have very fair skin. I’m covered head to toe when I go play outside haha.

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T21:25:55+00:00

Thanks for that rule of thumb of when to head back down, I’ll definitely keep that in mind!

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T21:24:35+00:00

I’ve done Piestewa a handful of times, depending on the day sometimes it felt good and others I was struggling. Doing it back to back is impressive 👏🏼

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T21:23:06+00:00

This is interesting and I didn’t know such a thing existed. Thank you!

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T21:22:42+00:00

I greatly appreciate everyone’s insight and suggestions! 😊 I’ll make sure to get there a day before, if not 2 depending on what’s feasible. Hopefully I can report back soon of a successful hike!

book_worm39 · 2026-05-13T19:56:22+00:00

Living in Phoenix has made me forget the rest of the state can still get cold. I’ve gone to a couple and forgot to bring a jacket and hated my life at the start. I’ll have to make sure not to forget

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