Hashtag: #byebyethedecentlife #intothewild #wilderness 

-Summary: Jon Krakauer uses this chapter to demonstrate to the readers that defying cultural rules, beliefs, and standards takes courage, “His new cunning nature provided him control and poise” (Krakauer 39). McCandless arrived at Bullhead City, Arizona, after trekking across the Pacific Northwest in July and August 1991. "It is a nice spot to spend the winter, and I am thinking of retiring from tramping, I will wait till spring to see what happens because that's when my feet grow itchy" (Krakauer 39). He secured a job at McDonald's and planned to spend the winter in Bullhead City. McCandless stayed with a male named Charlie in an abandoned trailer (Krakauer & Franklin, 2008). Two assistant managers say he was a dependable but relatively slow employee who was kind to his coworkers but did not mingle with them during or after work.

Despite McCandless's ambition to create a new identity, McDonald’s “He was so enthralled by these narratives.” “He appeared to forget they were products of fiction” (Krakauer, p.44).  McCandless masked his disdain for government and business laws by providing his Social Security number and real name and applying while working at Mc Donald. He decided to leave the job when other colleagues tried to assist him by asking if he needed soap.

-Analysis:  I can see clearly why Krakauer authored this chapter, remarkably; he tried to show that sometimes conforming to societal rules, norms, and believes can be a significant obstacle to achieving one’s dreams and goals. When the Mc Donald assistant manager, Lori Zarza, told 

McCandless that he had to obey the corporation's hygiene criteria, his obedience to the regulations of the workplace appeared to have reached a breaking point. Because he refuses to enhance his hygiene when challenged, he is unable to blend into the culture of the McDonald's where he works. Therefore, his journey into "society" is ultimately short-lived. “Do not allow or hesitate yourself to create excuses” (Krakauer, p.58).

 #Embracechange# intothewhiteperson #culture

Hashtag: # Liveforbetter #intothefuture # dreams

 #Outventuring #intothenew #success

 #Ruthless #Intothelonely #experience

-Summary: McCandless arrives at the grain farm in his "hometown" of Carthage, as Krakauer begins the chapter. McCandless is said to have resumed working at the stockyard for four weeks to save up enough money and resources for his trip to Alaska. McCandless is portrayed as a person who is unenthusiastic about going beyond and above to achieve his dreams by saying that he was just to stay "just long enough to save a grubstake” (p.45). McCandless is described as a person who is only prepared to do "just enough" to satisfy his needs and desires. According to Krakauer, Chris was also prepared to take on tiresome and filthy jobs that no one else wanted to do, such as "mucking out exterminating vermin, warehouses, painting, and scything weeds” (p.45).

-Analysis: It was clear to me after reading this chapter that every dream has a price and that one must be willing to pay the whole price to realize one's hopes and aspirations. McCandless's strong work ethic is evident in his desire to take on even the most physically demanding activities to pursue his ambitions of an Alaskan expedition. In a nutshell, McCandless might be described as an enthusiastic adventurer who was willing to toil to enjoy the fruits of his goals.

#Sacrifice #Preapareforbetter# achievement

-Summary: Jon Krakauer explains the early personal and public reaction to Christopher McCandless' death in this Chapter. He begins by reading an article from the New York Times to introduce the topic. The first line of the passage reads, “ANCHORAGE, Sept. 12 (AP). Last Sunday, a teenage hiker was discovered dead at an isolated camp in Alaska’s inland, stuck by an injury” (p.69). The majority of the information in the excerpt is unclear and generic. These details are used to put it into context and surprise the reader. Krakauer can offer detailed information from an official avenue that the reader is familiar with by beginning the chapter with an extract from the New York Times. This contrasts with the intimate details, such as Jim Gallen’s and McCandless’s half-reactions, brothers discussed later in the chapter, “Such bereavement, viewed at close proximity, causes even the greatest eloquent apologia for extremely dangerous activities hollow and fatuous” (p.132).

-Analysis: By reading this chapter, the reader learns that things may not turn out as planned in one's journey to the unknown. As one embarks on an adventure, one must remember that death is a possibility. Krakauer cites various testimonials from those related to Christopher McCandless across the rest of the chapter to provide information and perspective straight from the source. Sam McCandless, McCandless's half-brother, gives a very moving testimony. "There was no doubt," Sam McCandless says as he recalls his feelings from the night he learned of his half-brother's death. Chris was the one. I drove to Maryland to notify Dad and Billie after returning home and picking up Michele, my wife. I couldn't think of anything to say. "How do you inform a parent that their child has died?" (p. 71).

 #prefersimple # searchforgreat #reasult

#avoidingfamily #informusofyourwhereabouts # #judgingpeoplebytheirwork

#twinning #acceptance #beloveddog

#suicidemission #missingkai #finallythecap

#weedmucnhies #burntdaddiestent #fathersonrelationships

#longlivehitchhikers # nicetomeetyoualex #shouldalistened

#savagenature  #testedmyselftodeath #letsbecompassionate

#letssharehappines #freethewilderness #19minutesofilence

#constructivecriticism #peerreviewedsource #oneman’smeatisanotherman’sposion

#walkmypath #youcan’tfixthat #insearchofpeace

Throughout the book, the author had evoked different opinions and feelings from the reader concerning Chris McCandless. Early on, I through to myself that Chris McCandless was not an idiot; in fact, he was rather intelligent. He died as a result of a mistake that might have 

been made by anyone. Chris McCandless would not have lived in Alaska for 113 days if he was truly an idiot, especially given he was not properly equipped like most others, demonstrating his resourcefulness. Basic clothing, personal care goods, camping gear, a tent, a small library of his favorite novels, ten pounds of rice, and a secondhand gun were among the items he carried. If everyone packed the same gear, they wouldn't be able to go as long as Chris McCandless. However, I came to think that many people waste their lives as slaves to their jobs or circumstance, not really being able to free themselves from its grasp. But not Chris, I really admired his heroism in doing what we should all do, following our hearts. 

Despite his decision, I did not like the fact that he was selfish and inconsiderate of what his family felt and how their fears became a reality when he perished. While following your heart is an admirable quality, those who do not do it are not necessarily cowards. Like many people who find themselves trapped in the system, he wanted to become free.  However, many choose not to take such risks because of the responsibility of those that love them and those they love.  In the end, while McCandless requires sympathy and understanding for his ordeal, I think there are numerous different choices that he would have made to increase his chances of survival or avert the risk altogether. 

#preparation #survivalskills #don’tforgetwhereyoubelong

I have always wanted to explore the vast space around us ever since I got to learn about and the numerous wonders that exist. I have had several opportunities through a telescope to gaze at the skies and I have often found myself drifting off while fantasizing about the experiences I could have there. While this has always been a dream of mine, recent advances in technology have made it likelier that I will achieve this dream one day. 

First, the international space station has made it possible for people to have an ongoing presence in space. Since the first crew landed, humans have been living in space every day. The laboratories on board the space station enable crew members to conduct research that would be impossible to conduct elsewhere. This scientific research is beneficial to all individuals on the planet. Even in everyday life, space research is applied. NASA is presently developing a strategy for exploring other worlds. One of the first measures is to build a space station. Lessons gathered aboard the space station will be used by NASA to prepare for human missions that will travel further into space than ever before.

Recently, in 2021, we had the first space tourists visit the international space station through a company known as Blue Origin. However, the current prices for space tourists are a major hinderance for individuals who may not be wealthy. For example, one of the seats on board Blue Origin’s first crewed flight actioned off for $28 million. However, the future of space explorations for tourists looks to get better with advances that will make rockets safer and cheaper to use. 

#wearenotalone #floatinginfreedom #thosepricestho