At the mountain, the one that was kinda for her… I finally noticed the path.All this time I was trying to focus on the top—like, just the end.But then it hit me: I need to stop looking at the peak and just focus on the step right in front of me.One step. Then another.
And even though the road looked straight, something kept dragging me back.It was weird—like I was walking in circles but couldn't see why.There were no turns or anything. Just a curve, subtle but messing with me.
Then I saw it. A big-ass tree just chillin' right in the middle of the trail.Didn't think much at first. But something told me—go around it.So I touched it, felt this vibe, and walked around to the back.
Boom—there was a whole-ass path hidden behind it.No sign. No markers. Just there.
And I was like, "Damn… sometimes the way ain't visible from where you're standing. You gotta look around. Beyond what's right in front."
It felt kinda nice, not gonna lie.After all the walking and stress yesterday, this felt like a real shift.This time, I didn't go back.I just kept moving forward.
The trail led me into this forest-ish area. Kinda quiet, kinda creepy, but also peaceful.At one point, I legit couldn't walk anymore—legs just gave out.So I stopped, set up a little tent, cooked some ramen (blessing), and just knocked out for the rest of the day.
But yeah… in between all that, the thoughts came.Why am I even doing this?I've never struggled this much before—why now?And for a second, I did want to quit. Like, just turn around and walk back.
But then I thought… go back to what, exactly?There's nothing back there that makes me feel alive or proud.
And then I thought of Kri.Kri—my little magical chaos creature.We're not even that close, not in the usual way. But I owe her.Not because she asked for it. Just… because I know.
And suddenly it wasn't about me anymore.It's like… if I stop here, Kri stays stuck.If I keep going, maybe she levels up. Maybe something changes for her.
I don't know. It sounds dumb out loud. But in my chest, it makes sense.I need to reach the top—not just for me, but for her.That's my reason now.
So yeah.I'll keep walking.