New Years Day Hike-Cumberland Trail: Laurel Falls Trail

Note:the Meeting site listed is for Carpooling to the Trail

The tradition of kissing someone at the Stroke of Midnight came from German immigrants. It is a superstition that the first person you kiss will influence your relationships for the next year. That could explain a lot of things for you.

I am ready for a good year. If I go to any New Years Party my date might have to be a Golden Retriever. Can you imagine how good my year would be kissing a Golden Retriever? Google AI actually had some tips on this practice.

"Kissing a golden retriever on New Year's Eve is generally safe for most people, but there are potential risks of bacteria transmission, and it's important to ensure your dog is comfortable with it."

So keep that in mind. You don't want to get the dog sick with your bacteria. It does have to be consensual, but could you imagine if the German superstition came true? You are going to meet the love of your life! They will be perfect and they will bring peace and happiness not trouble. Research shows that dogs provide the emotional comfort of a child, the loyalty of a best friend, without the drama of either.

No Drama? Loyalty? So I can think of a few other reasons kissing the dog on New Years maybe good if the superstition did actually influence a possible new relation to come in the year. Going out to eat? No longer a mystery. Hiking? Yes now! You talked to her? Okay, great! plus they would be just happy to be with you and love you for who you are.

Finding the latter one has been challenging, but then again so am I.

Now this isn't about relationships or New Years Eve. It is about New Years day. I like to go to bed before New Years. I wish they could make it earlier. It's a get up and go hiking on New Years day and grab a bite to eat after.

So a 4.6 mile Hike
698 foot elevation gain
Moderate difficulty

Here is the All trails schtick
All Trails-Laurel Snow to Laurel Falls Trail

Know your skills and abilities. Dress appropriately. You should know what to bring and dress. It is a hike at your own risk. You have to know your own abilities.

After? I am not sure! I want to go eat at Monkey Town in Dayton, but I am not sure they are open on New Years day, but we will try to eat there. If they aren't we will figure something else out. If you want me to have it all figured out you got the wrong guy.

I've made a mess of things, but life has been fun to this point.

Monkeytown Dayton TN Website

Anyways back to my ramblings. After a little contemplation and research I found a list. It seems relationships are much easier than I thought and the local shelter most likely has the answer. Going to be a good 2026. I've just been looking in the wrong place!

I'm not on any dating sites, but I thinkI found one I can find a match on. Normally wary of Tinder like sites, but there's this,

Paw Mates

I could see myself swiping right on this a lot. Plus they're all dogs on there. Not like that! In a good canine way!

New Year New Boo is a good resolution if its a furry pup!

Dogs are always there and excited to see you when you get home.
Dogs always give you unlimited kisses.
Dogs will never break up with you.
Dogs never interrupt you when you talk.
Dogs love you when you forget to love yourself.
Dogs never complain.
Dogs never make you feel unappreciated.
Dogs never lie to you.
You’ll never have to impress their family and friends.
Dogs will never argue with you.
Dogs will never go behind your back.
Dogs won’t be disappointed if you didn’t get the newest toy for them, they’re happy with anything.
Dogs protect you.
Dogs don’t care if you just rolled out of bed or are dressed up for a night out, they still think you’re great.
Dogs always miss you when you’re gone.
It’s cheaper to feed them than a date.
Your family will always love them.
Dogs will never say anything mean to you (mostly because they can’t talk, but also because they love you).
Dogs don’t judge you for anything, especially for eating too much.
They also don’t judge you for drinking too much.
Dogs are always there when you want to cuddle.
Dogs won’t steal your blankets at night.
Dogs won’t ditch you for other “better” plans.
Dogs always appreciate your cooking.
Dogs get along with (most) of your friends.
Dogs don’t attempt to make you jealous.
Dogs always have time for you.
Dogs don’t care if you lay around in sweats all day, they’ll join you.
Dogs are the BEST listeners.
Even if you catch your dog doing something bad, they’re still cute.
You know your dog always misses you when you’re gone.
Dogs will always love you unconditionally.
Dogs will always love you more than they love themselves.