Hustle
Lessons Learned in the Fish Factory
It’s not how I planned to end 2018 (or start 2019 either): Cold. Wet. At a fish factory. Doing production line work. I learned about speed. I learned about hard work. I learned about repetitive Read more…
Cycle
But WHY!?!?
There comes a time in every person’s life where they take stock of their current situation and, after carefully scrutinizing their surrounds, present company, [dis]comfort levels, and the weather, they can only fathom that they Read more…
Cycle
Tour De France
France by bicycle. “Ahhhh!” Could there be anything more romantic? The old cathedrals and petit villages. Baguettes and brie. Pan eu chocolat and Read more…
Cycle
The Spanish Inquisition
SPAIN! And not the Spain I knew! Less tapas, more tight muscles and butt pain. Less paella, more pedaling. Less salsa, more dancing circles through the streets as I lost my sense of direction. Read more…
Cycle
Conquering a Country
I’ve started swearing a lot! Who knew Portugal had so many hills? Who knew I was so unfit? Who knew cycle compatriot AJ could be so patient? So much for a quick pedal to the Read more…
Cycle
Love your Life.
“What are you doing in October?” I wasn’t sure. I’m never sure. But I’m always open for suggestions, inspiration, and adventure. As I sat peddling my newest [t]rusty steed (a 27+ year old Parkpre mountain Read more…
Explore
Eyes Wide Open
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” – Mark Twain I took a deep breath, poked my finger in my eye, blinked, and held my breathe. The world as Read more…
Explore
Eat Your Life Whole
“Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life. Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in Read more…
Explore
A Day in the Life of a Gypsy
“You’re a gypsy?? So, what’s your average day?” Someone just asked me for the second time in as many days. I thought long and hard. “Well,” I replied, “it starts with waking up.” And because Read more…
Sail
Walking on Water
I’ve spent most of this year walking on water. Literally. And figuratively too. Most days have seen the impossible happen. A journey of trust, hope, faith, what most call “stupidity”. The few weeks of sailing Read more…