Reset. Refresh. Restart. That's how June typically goes for me. I spend the month resetting myself, my priorities, my body, and my mind. Even though this year is a bit different than the last 5 years, as I am not coming off an exhausting fighting campaign, I still find myself ready to get my fresh... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, after work during my 5k run in the park, I got passed by a gentleman who was literally walking faster than I was running. He was about a foot taller than me and he had an extremely LONG stride, but even after realizing that, there was still something else about him that stuck out... Continue Reading →
Recently, I started a vlog series on my YouTube channel that is geared more towards my athlete side, instead of my planner side. I just do short little vlog updates, talking about what it takes to be a bariathlete, which is a term used for someone who has gone through bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)... Continue Reading →
Today, April 12, 2018 is the 11th Anniversary of my Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. The photo above is the only comparison photo I am going to do this year, I will save the multi-view photo for my 13th year anniversary, that's my lucky (and favorite) number. I wasn't sure how I was going to celebrate... Continue Reading →
My 50 Firsts before my 51st Updated Complete List! Climbed the Teotihuacan Pyramids, Mexico City Ate Crickets & Ant Larva, Mexico City Fought professional MMA Fighter, Josh Tyler Did my first Facebook Live Feed, in conjunction with Readyman.com Started Crossfit @Brickwall Crossfit Did my first official Crossfit WoD Competiton Drove thru Donner Pass Camped out... Continue Reading →
But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do Once you find them... All too often, time slips away from us and even though the best-laid plans are made, you still have missed opportunities. I have been keeping up on my "50 Firsts before my 51st" birthday challenge... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, April 12, 2017 was my 10 year post-op anniversary of my Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass surgery. Had that surgery not occurred, I would not be here today. I was told within minutes after coming out of anesthesia that I was lucky I had my surgery when I did. In two years max, I would have... Continue Reading →
Last night, after we saw "Ghost in the Shell", I made an off handed comment about how I would pay ALL my money to have an ass like Scarlett Johansson, and I didn't think any more about it. This morning I woke up, got my coffee, stepped into the shower and started washing my hair... Continue Reading →
I realize its been awhile since my last update here. I will try to update you with everything I can but just know that basically my life is Chaotic at best right now and life can sometimes hand you a curve ball... In February, my office went through a big change. We hired a new... Continue Reading →
2017 is finally here. I have been embracing it for a full 5 days now, pondering where my focus might be this year. Balance. Along with gratitude, satisfaction and appreciation. These are what I plan to focus on. Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; rediness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Satisfaction: fulfillment... Continue Reading →
The Badass Valkyrie 