Between June and December of 2020, I spent 54 hours running 277 rock-and-root-filled miles with an elevation gain of 56,427 feet. Add this to the list of sentences my friends and family would never have…
Battling Social Anxiety and Developing Mental Fortitude
It’s baffling to me that something as fundamental as speaking can be so difficult at times. I’ve struggled with this for 16+ years after having a scarring experience in college where I legitimately lost my…
My Daily Routine
Yesterday, Cameron Moll posted an interesting discussion on Designer News and asked for others to share their daily routines. It was a fun exercise and wasn’t something I had ever written out before. Here’s how…
Live Like Your Days Are Numbered
I’ve never been fond of the phrase “Live like there’s no tomorrow.” I can appreciate the idea of enjoying life and making the most of your time but there’s gotta be a better way of saying…
Apr 07, 2014 — Life
The Rock Collection
On my office desk sits a jar filled with rocks, none of which are rare or have any monetary value. Whenever my wife and I travel, we find a pocket-sized rock, tote it back home,…
Feb 12, 2014 — Advice · Life · Work
Choose Your Role Models Wisely
I’m a proud husband and father, two roles I gladly devote a lot of my time to. I’m a homeowner and self-proclaimed mechanic as well—another way of saying I’m always fixing something. My family and…
Jul 03, 2013 — Inspiration · Life
What I Learned From Blind Camp
In the summer of 2002, I was a counselor at a camp for children who were blind or visually impaired. My mother, Patty, helped form the organization and was also camp chef (affectionately known by…
Nov 13, 2006 — College and Internships · Life
Perseverance is King
I’ve been known to advocate the importance of using your natural talents to propel you through life. Our innate strengths are often what we use most, mainly because they are the things that come easy…
Iron Maiden
I flew to Maryland this past weekend and drove to New Jersey with my brother to see Iron Maiden. Opening band was Bullet for My Valentine. The Maiden set, themed off of their latest A…
Sep 26, 2006 — College and Internships · Life
Home Stretch
It’s senior year. My room is a single the size of a double with space for way more crap than the Jeep could haul. Maybe next weekend I’ll grab the mountain bike and sneak in…