Best Thing(s) - Son's report card was excellent.  Met up with a long-time friend in midtown.  Gave out tips to building doormen, concierges, and managers -- great feeling.  Helped serve food to 100+ people at a Mount Vernon community dinner.  Had lunch with April and then dinner with her.

Worst Thing(s) - Last day I will see April before my trip, she's going home to Boston.  My big food order won't arrive until after I leave.  Will have to leave Friday afternoon, due to having to wait for sleeping bag replacement -- so I'll be walking from Friday afternoon until a couple hours after midnight... oh well.

Yesterday:

Best Thing - Got a lot of boring stuff accomplished including now having life insurance!  Hung out and cooked with son (BBQ chicken, mixed veggies, and mac & cheese).  Talked with April, who doesn't really want me to take my trip but is supportive.  

Worst Thing - So many tasks (paperwork) today that I didn't leave the house, so no fresh air, running, or real communication.

Today:

Best Thing - Hung out with April the whole day, which was fun.  Also baked frosted confetti cupcakes with little Sterling for some school food event.

Worst Thing - Slight headache due to going out last night, but other than that day was great.

Yesterday:

Best Thing - Spent the day with some great people.  Officially purchased all my gear, so happy!  Decided to spend Thanksgiving with my son.   Admire the adjustment to no-music runs, I realized people are constantly trying to communicate to me while running, so awesome.

Worst Thing - Missed my lodge meeting, was very sleepy -- hope they forgive me.  Also not used to not working daily, can't wait to start walking.  Oh yeah, I was being followed around the Apple Store Soho by security -- I appreciate them for protecting such a wonderful establishment from people like me LOL!

Today:

Best Thing(s) - Got my square & compass ring today, been putting it off for some time now. Can't wait to rock it! Also I have my boss' gift that I will present to him sometime tomorrow.

Worst Thing - Stuff I need to return are still sitting there collecting dust bunnies. .

Today:

Best thing - I have 95% of my gear and my boy Arno from Cali has been my saving grace in my preparation.  Saw Skyfall gotta love 007, now watching Book of Eli -- My journey almost seems like Denzel's hopefully with less bad guys.

Worst thing - Realize sleeping bag and possibly tent will feel slightly heavier after 20+ miles a day.  I will decide to replace them tomorrow.  Can't wait to start walking, because not working feels strange.

Yesterday:

Best Thing - More gear came (specialized boxers, trappers hat, and water purifier). Went to the Apple Store in Grand Central and got my iPhone 5 finally. I have to say its the same ol' phone but slightly faster. But that's exactly how I like it!

Worst Thing - Super sleepy today for some reason.

Yesterday...
Best Thing - Presented my friend and his spouse with a great baby shower gift.  In addition, my son and I made excellent super-sized burgers with seasoned fries, so good.

Worst Thing - Kinda wish my pack was bigger and tent/sleeping bag were smaller.  Still waiting for some gear, if they do not arrive this week I will leave without it and just pick up the needed items on the way.

Yesterday

Best thing - Had an excellent dinner at Bar Pitti (Greenwich Village) with an excellent new friend.

Worst thing - Not spending the morning with my son, who went to church.