The first hike of 2016. 

It started out easy, but became tough. Similar to how the year had been. 

I'll never forget it. A love/hate relationship. The thorn in my side. A memory that makes you cringe. But still, pictures you look back at it, and smile. A very confusing, and at times, a dark year. 

Once I thought I had mastered a part of my life, I was faced with another challenge. Another problem. Another struggle.