Jerryn
The gang at the Sumner Tulip Parade
Javaan
Mason and Shan's pa Tom
Gabriella
Shan's ma Roxy and Julius
Julian
7.12.2009
Whidbey Island Feb 09
Double Bluff Beach - Whidbey Island, WA.
We tagged the eroding sandy hill side :)
Our "private" beach we hiked down to at our second location of the day, South Whidby State Park. The trail head sign said closed due to some of the trail being washed away on the hill side...but all we saw was an untouched beach down through the brush. So we went for it.
Notice only two sets of footsteps? Such a beautiful spot.
I'm a leiser athlete and I'm OK with that.
For so long it was ingrained in my head, run faster, be stronger, go harder, strive to be the example of a top athlete to everyone else in attempts to motivate others... This was my life for so long between the ages of 12 and 26.
I can believe I made it to a point in my life where I'm ok with not feeling like I have to work out for others but instead I can work out the way I want to. I don't feel guilty if I don't run sprints or run an extra couple miles to make sure I'm doing everything I can to better myself as an athlete. If I don't feel like running and I don't go, it's fine and the only person I'm letting down is really myself.
Anyways, as I Shan and I go to the Sounder's games and watch those men battle it out, a small part of me misses those soccer days of playing hard, digging deep, depending on your teammates and playing for the W. Those days are long gone for me and I never thought I would get to a point where I would be ok with that. Being done, putting my boots up. But I am, and it feels wonderful.
This week my Ambo comes in to down with her boyfriend Ben and I'm soooo excited to have a four day weekend with them here. There's some fun stuff on the to-do list including (but not limited to) going to Aki to play around on the beach and watch a movie on the lawn, Pikes Place Market for Ben to see, hiking up to Lake Dorothy, bumming around in Discovery Park, family time and I'm sure so much more. I just hope the weather holds out and the rain stays far far away.
I recently uploaded a ton of pictures from my camera, yes, way past due. I've decided to start using this "blogging" space for a way to have family keep up to date with what Shan and I have been up to. :)
I can believe I made it to a point in my life where I'm ok with not feeling like I have to work out for others but instead I can work out the way I want to. I don't feel guilty if I don't run sprints or run an extra couple miles to make sure I'm doing everything I can to better myself as an athlete. If I don't feel like running and I don't go, it's fine and the only person I'm letting down is really myself.
Anyways, as I Shan and I go to the Sounder's games and watch those men battle it out, a small part of me misses those soccer days of playing hard, digging deep, depending on your teammates and playing for the W. Those days are long gone for me and I never thought I would get to a point where I would be ok with that. Being done, putting my boots up. But I am, and it feels wonderful.
This week my Ambo comes in to down with her boyfriend Ben and I'm soooo excited to have a four day weekend with them here. There's some fun stuff on the to-do list including (but not limited to) going to Aki to play around on the beach and watch a movie on the lawn, Pikes Place Market for Ben to see, hiking up to Lake Dorothy, bumming around in Discovery Park, family time and I'm sure so much more. I just hope the weather holds out and the rain stays far far away.
I recently uploaded a ton of pictures from my camera, yes, way past due. I've decided to start using this "blogging" space for a way to have family keep up to date with what Shan and I have been up to. :)
7.08.2009
ummm..a year later?
Wow, it's been a year since the last post...as you can imagine a lot has transpired over the last 300 and some odd days. One major thing would be stumbling into the love of my life and the greatest feeling ever felt. Sappy I know, but honest to God, 107% true. I'm happier than ever and enjoying life to the fullest possible.
In the last year...I've stopped playing rugby after a great run for 3.5 years. As hard as it was to make the decision, it was needed. I'm still within the Seattle Fire process and feel fortunate to be apart of the select few to be moving forward. After budget cuts and hire delays, the process will pick up again in about 9 months. But in the mean time they have selected me as 1 of 20 to participate in their EMT class for free! That's close to $1000 dollars I'm saving :) While on the subject of cash and since the market is perfect for 1st time home buyers...Shan and I will be doing our best to capitalize on buying a home within the next year. Now we just have to figure out where we'd like to live :P I adopted a mini wiener dog last summer named Frankie and as much of a handful he is, he's the perfect companion for Deez. Recently started up Crossfit after pondering this for well over a year now (mainly b/c of the cost). Let me just tell you..it's exactly what I was l looking for and I'm excited to see some results!
Well that's the recap in a nutshell. I'm sure there's other things that have happened, obviously, but all in all a great year!
In the last year...I've stopped playing rugby after a great run for 3.5 years. As hard as it was to make the decision, it was needed. I'm still within the Seattle Fire process and feel fortunate to be apart of the select few to be moving forward. After budget cuts and hire delays, the process will pick up again in about 9 months. But in the mean time they have selected me as 1 of 20 to participate in their EMT class for free! That's close to $1000 dollars I'm saving :) While on the subject of cash and since the market is perfect for 1st time home buyers...Shan and I will be doing our best to capitalize on buying a home within the next year. Now we just have to figure out where we'd like to live :P I adopted a mini wiener dog last summer named Frankie and as much of a handful he is, he's the perfect companion for Deez. Recently started up Crossfit after pondering this for well over a year now (mainly b/c of the cost). Let me just tell you..it's exactly what I was l looking for and I'm excited to see some results!
Well that's the recap in a nutshell. I'm sure there's other things that have happened, obviously, but all in all a great year!
7.11.2008
266 days later...
It's almost the middle of July and I haven't posted in a "few" months. No excuse really, just living life. Took two trips to Boston, hurt my knee (it's better now thanks), got a couple tattoo's, adopted a mini doxie named Frankie, got a tan and re-discovered my love for raw nuts. Pretty much sums up my time. Oh yeah, and I'm still addicted to jo; it's a love-hate relationship really. Here's to another fabulous 200 and some odd days! Hooray!
11.25.2007
Boulder Creek
Turkey weekend this year was fantastic. Full of family, close friends and Tofurkey! Thanksgiving day was a typical holiday for our family...movies, lots of food and trying to sneak out early so you don't get stuck with all the leftovers. Friday was national buy-nothing day (according to Jill). I've never heard of such a thing, maybe that's b/c I'm usually one of those crazy fools trying to shop on the busiest shopping day of the year. This year I was good, although I still purchased, I didn't buy much and I can justify it b/c I biked downtown to the stores instead of driving :)
Saturday I was one with the wilderness and went hiking out in Darrington with Jill and Kammi! This was my third official hike and I brought the Deez-man with me. 8 miles of climbing over trees, hopping over creeks and hurdling mud pits along Boulder Creek, we emerged out of the trail head little muddy and a little chilled, but feeling very alive and rejuvenated from the outdoors....and then I passed out in the car on the way home.
Sunday was yet another productive day, which was spent up north running errands with the mother. I'm not complaining though, there something great about returning to my old stopping grounds ever now and then. Plus, I usually get hooked up with some food! So all in all it's be a great extended weekend and for the most part a much needed mini-vacation.
Saturday I was one with the wilderness and went hiking out in Darrington with Jill and Kammi! This was my third official hike and I brought the Deez-man with me. 8 miles of climbing over trees, hopping over creeks and hurdling mud pits along Boulder Creek, we emerged out of the trail head little muddy and a little chilled, but feeling very alive and rejuvenated from the outdoors....and then I passed out in the car on the way home.
Sunday was yet another productive day, which was spent up north running errands with the mother. I'm not complaining though, there something great about returning to my old stopping grounds ever now and then. Plus, I usually get hooked up with some food! So all in all it's be a great extended weekend and for the most part a much needed mini-vacation.
11.18.2007
Why not?
My outlook on life this past week has been two simple words, why not?
Why not try something you've never done before? There really isn't a good reason not to. Well unless it harms you or someone else. But in my situation, there really is no harm to anyone. So just go for it.
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