Sometimes situations come our way unexpectedly. People come into our lives in unforeseen ways, then those relationships might change. This week the news came that the trainer I’ve been working with is moving on. He has decided to change his career, leaving the gym in just a few weeks. Ian has been studying to get … More Moving On
Tequila can remind us of another time. Just like the smell of something whisks us away to another place. The title came from a music video that struck me this week. It tells the story of two people meeting. He is deaf and she doesn’t know sign language. Though the main character in this video … More The Taste of Tequila
A dog can often be described as a best friend to someone. Sometimes a dog serves as the best friend of multiple people. Think of family dogs, who are looked after by more than one person. The family dog also looks after more than a single person. Bogie has been part of our family for … More Bogie
The gym was chilly in the early morning hours. He had pulled into one of the open parking spaces just across from the gym door. At six in the morning it wasn’t challenging to park his SUV. The air was crisp, as fall had turned into winter. Christmas was just around the corner and temperatures … More CrossFit Inspiration
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the importance of exercise. It seems crucial for all of us to spend some time working out. The benefits are numerous, like helping prevent the illnesses of heart disease, stroke, or diabetes. Exercise can also help elevate our mood by releasing chemicals in our brain. For cerebral … More Cross-Fitting
On the sun splashed afternoon in late September. They parked and climbed into the van for a short drive. Up the hill they wound toward an old mansion positioned to overlook the bay. In the distance, downtown Seattle could be seen, with its majestic skyscrapers perched on the hill overlooking Elliot Bay. Off to their … More A Wedding in September: The Wedding
The brick building stood in a sun-drenched evening. It was a fall Friday night just outside Seattle. Another family was gathering for their rehearsal dinner. Two young people were planning to recite their vows the following afternoon. This evening would involve reacquainting with family and friends. Relatives who had flown into Seattle from different parts … More A Wedding in September: The Rehearsal
In many ways, we relate sports to life. The quote titling this post was from watching the British Open a couple years ago. It was a narration about golfers who had almost won the golf tournament. Many players’ have lead the tournament, when beginning play on the final few holes. During that final stretch things … More Thou Shalt Finish
Flying might always cause me nervous energy. It was an emotion keeping me from flying for ten years. Missing out on trips with family and friends. Finally, traveling to a destination wedding broke the cycle of fear. Medication was found to help calm my anxiety around flying. Taking the anti-anxiety pill before reaching the airport … More Growing with the Fear to Fly
After we concur fear, doing it again becomes challenging. Similar to an athlete or team in any sport. When they prove to themselves great performances are within. The test would be completing another good performance. Following years of fear with flying, breaking through was exciting. To fly again opened all kinds of possibilities. Maybe going … More Continuing Flight
