Sunsets never cease to amaze me. The expansive sky, lit up in all of its glory, bursting with beams of light and spectacular color that is magnificent to behold: nature's own fireworks display. The magic lasts just a short while, blessing those lucky individuals that took the time to notice it, and then fades into the night as the world falls into a slumber.
Read MoreHave you ever climbed a mountain?
I love climbing mountains: ascending upwards, feeling the weight of every step, gravity pushing back against you, challenging you to keep going. Almost every time I climb, it’s like I can feel myself getting stronger with each pace, challenging the mountain right back.
Read MoreJoan. What can I even say about Joan? Well, she was definitely old. 81 in fact. But, from the second I met her, I could tell this was no ordinary lady. And while she may have been “old” in age, she was anything but old in spirit or energy. Joan is fearless. Joan is a badass. Joan is my spirit animal. Joan is my role model. Joan is my adopted grandmother. Joan is one of my best friends.
Read MoreTypically I sleep on planes. Almost every time I get on one I am out before we even take off. However, as I sit here on my flight from Newark to Atlanta, I can’t seem to stop stirring. Thoughts incessantly echo in my mind, “You should be working.”
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