Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes Recently, my family purchased a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router, as we enjoy crafting quite a bit. Even though I’ve never used a machine like this, I understood that there would be a substantial learning curve. I ran my first project about a week ago (featured image), and it came out great. Since then, the …
Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Each morning, I wake up, have breakfast, then head to the gym. On a day to day basis, I don’t see much happening. The scale doesn’t move that fast; the inches don’t melt away as quick as I want. But, each day, I feel stronger and feel my health improve. Health Mindset Initiated When I …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes In no way am I new to the gym. For years, I put in the work six days a week religiously. But, while not going regularly, I changed both as a person and in consideration of my health. So, in many ways, my new gym habit has me finding my way again. Finding My Way: …
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Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes I decided to participate in Inktober 2019 after seeing so many great works on social media over the past few years. Overall, I enjoyed this endeavor, and as it ends, I want to recognize some of my takeaways. Anyone can participate in this yearly event with as few tools as some paper and a pen …
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Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Passive-aggressive behavior, a modern-day disease on society, sucks joy and happiness from both the individual and those with which they come in contact. A Passive-Aggressive Epidemic I know many people who live their entire life, pushing passive-aggressive behaviors off onto others. And, I’ll admit, at times, I acted in a passive-aggressive manner. More commonly, however, …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes The goal isn’t to be better than others; instead, you must exceed yesterday. My lifelong battle with weight taught me something important. I learned that my journey, my health, and my fitness look nothing like that of those around me. Did I Always Exceed Yesterday? I remember my first time in the gym. Looking around, …