I've always enjoyed long hikes in the wilderness, occasionally climbing a mountain or taking a trek through the unknown. I'll be the first to admit that sometimes I have pushed myself a but further than I should, taking risks I could've avoided. Not in the sense of inviting danger on purpose but testing myself or my gear and enjoying the thrill you can only get from doing something extraordinary (but never truly daredevilish).

That said, I do not indulge in post-apocalyptic dreams and I don't look forward to any natural or man-made disasters. I don't need a disaster to prove myself as a human being. I just want to live a responsible life and do what I can to keep myself and everyone I care about safe while still remaining a functional member of our society.