When discussing all the major struggles we face in life, one of the least understood, least appreciated, and most detrimental is the struggle between planning and doing. Planners are thoughtful, cautious, detailed, systematic, and prepared. Doers are rash, impulsive, and act before they think. Based on the way I haveRead More →
According to historians, New Year’s resolutions have been occupying our thoughts for at least 4,000 years. The ancient Babylonians made vows to repay debts and return borrowed items to curry favor with the gods, and most modern cultures carry on at least part of that tradition by setting or declaringRead More →
Fitness First is my monthly fitness update and the first post I publish each month. There’s no other way to say it but November 2018 was a disappointing month. A lack of goals led to a lack of activity which in turn led to a regression in the stats andRead More →
Fitness First is my monthly fitness update and the first post I publish each month. October 2018 was, in a way, the culmination of my work so far this year but also the most distracted that I have been throughout this process. In the middle of the month, I spentRead More →
The next stop on my trip was intended to be an exciting one. After over a week in Scotland, my trip to Iona was the first stop at a location I have never visited before. Famous as a site of religious pilgrimage, the tiny island of Iona is just 3Read More →
After completing the Trotternish Trek and the Clan Gathering it was time to move on to the second phase of my trip, which was primarily for research and museum visits. But because of the scheduling of various sites I intended to visit, there would still be some down time andRead More →
By the time I left for Scotland, I had managed to complete six rides exceeding 50 miles with the longest being 52.26 miles. Even though I knew it was insufficient, I had done my best to practice hills by riding back and forth across highway overpasses, but only managed toRead More →
I can’t say the Scotland Trip got off to a good start, but at least everything is ready for the ride. Here’s a little summary of what’s gone on so far. The Flights were fine, and not even too long relatively speaking. I even had enough time to watch JurassicRead More →
Fitness First is my monthly fitness update and the first post I publish each month. September 2018 was a quiet month as far as posting went, but it was nevertheless a busy month. By the Numbers Here is my summary of where I ended the past month in several keyRead More →
Fitness First is my monthly fitness update and the first post I publish each month. August 2018 was a busy month with a lot of interruptions and disruptions (back to school time being the biggest) was still very productive with a couple great milestones. By the Numbers Here is myRead More →