I spent 7 days packing in as much physical activity as humanly possible. It was just what the doctor ordered. Not luxurious, yet the most extensive vacation of my life, in a place that could take anyone’s breath away. On this trip, I discovered snowshoe hiking (for those of you who grew up with snow,…
So here’s the story. About five months ago I was surfing the internet, and somehow came across the music video for Hanson’s new song, “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’”. (Side note: doesn’t it feel wrong to write a title with so many abbreviations?) I was instantly blown away. I must have watched it ten times in a…
As a general rule, I tend to steer clear of any topic that feels even remotely controversial. Why? Probably to avoid the seemingly inevitable surge of hate in the counter-attacks made on anyone with an opinion. The disturbing and recent articles on bullying that have begun to surface have dredged up a lot of emotion…
My father started out as an architect, long before his career in set designing had a life. Like many boys, he followed in his father’s footsteps, which led him straight into the doors of architecture school. Although, in that particular profession it is unfortunately difficult for one to make a good living, it is still…
I made a friend today. It’s amazing what a person can gather from 20 minutes of conversation. Sometimes life offers these gifts, little pockets of pure connection between two people. I met him for a reason right? This conversation happened for a reason didn’t it? This exact mentality is actually what dictated our conversation. Why…
There is a reason why I haven’t written any posts. I have been away, relaxing my mind, and trying to do nothing but absorb the beautiful scenery around me. Ironically I came across this article, and I thought I would share it with all of you. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/technology/16brain.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&sq=professors%20out%20in%20wilderness&st=cse&scp=1