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
Category: Health
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
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
The Year of the Comeback: Starts Now
Not going to lie, this last year was a rough one. I experienced a lot of loss — loss of a dream job, loss of a relationship, loss of a personal identity, and at times, loss of motivation. However, as a Phoenix through fire I have emerged stronger and more determined than before. This next … Continue reading The Year of the Comeback: Starts Now