The last couple months have been challenging in many ways. I transitioned out of my office job and into a barista position at a local coffee shop. Instead of sitting behind a desk answering calls and uploading documents, I’m moving around, interacting with customers, and, overall, much more active. Did you know that people in … Continue reading Firsts, Thirds, and Beyond
One Year Later
About a year ago, I said “fuck it” and decided to run as many obstacle course races as I possibly could during the year. I ran everything from my first Spartan Sprint to the Incredible Bounce 5k to my fifth Tough Mudder and also a Quarter Marathon. Plans of running my first half-marathon fell through … Continue reading One Year Later
The Road So Far : Excuse my Brief Hiatus
I realized today, too much time has occurred between blog posts. So here’s an update on me. Salmon Ladder attempt. I ran my first race of the year—My Muddy Valentine 5k—in February. I shaved about seven minutes off my race time from last year completing the course in 52 minutes and 33 seconds versus my … Continue reading The Road So Far : Excuse my Brief Hiatus
The Lost Art of Patience
Something occurred to me the other day which kind of blew my mind. Child’s pose. Having just finished my workout, I collapsed on my yoga mat, drenched in sweat, and thought, “Why the hell is this so hard? And why after a year am I only now starting seeing results?” I started angrily scrolling through … Continue reading The Lost Art of Patience
New Year: New You
How are those New Year resolutions coming? We’re a little over two weeks into the New Year, which is usually when people start asking this question. So? How are those New Year’s resolutions coming? Here’s the scenario. New Year’s Eve rolled around, maybe you were ambitious, grabbed a napkin from the bar top and began … Continue reading New Year: New You
Life is a Funny Thing
Three years ago on this coming Wednesday, I lost one of my best friends to suicide. You never really understand the impact of suicide until someone close to you takes their own life. You start to over think and over analyze every conversation, every missed opportunity. The human mind is a real bitch sometimes and, … Continue reading Life is a Funny Thing
There and Back Again: A Journey Home
For the first time in two and a half years, I ventured home for Christmas. One of my nephews was kind enough to point out that it had been three Christmases. Fair enough. Overall, the visit went well. I feel like we took baby steps toward restoring our familial relationships. No real complaints. Bit my … Continue reading There and Back Again: A Journey Home
Don’t Look Back at the Expense of Moving Forward.
If you look back, do so only for a brief moment. Only long enough to give you motivation to keep driving forward. When the scale fails to mirror change or show results, I sometimes become frustrated and disheartened. I start thinking thoughts like, “maybe what I’m doing isn’t worth it” or “maybe I’ll never see … Continue reading Don’t Look Back at the Expense of Moving Forward.
Choices Matter: Thoughts on a Wizard’s Wise Words
“It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities.” – Albus Dumbledore I imagine talent as a lump of precious metal — rare, shiny and impressive but ultimately useless on its own. Useless, that is, until a blacksmith gets their hands on it. You see, you are the blacksmith. … Continue reading Choices Matter: Thoughts on a Wizard’s Wise Words
Desire versus Decision: The Journey to Change
The desire to change can be instantaneous. You wake up one morning and want something different. You want to be thinner or fitter. You want to feel less anxious. You want consistency. You want to be a better version of you. However, the desire to change and the journey toward change are two completely different … Continue reading Desire versus Decision: The Journey to Change