Finding Extraordinary
I am not rich. I mean, I know where my next meal is coming from and I have a healthy family life, so yeah, I am rich. But I wouldn’t say that I am wealthy. Which only means that I can’t pay for extraordinary. Would I like to go to Disney with my family and […]
Seeing the Work
It’s a funny truth that I keep losing track of, but the more consistent you are with your writing, the better your ability will be at seeing the work. After a bit of a rollercoaster, being back on a writing schedule has me absolutely jazzed daily. I look forward to this time I have set […]
Laughter
They say that laughter is the best medicine. Whoever they are, they are right. There is nothing more cohesive, more inspiring, and more cherished that absolutely losing your mind in laughter. And it is such a strange experience. Think about it. Total lack of your physical body. It should be the most embarrassing thing on […]
Fireworks
Fireworks are the little miracle That we forget And only remember when They are dancing in the sky Fireworks are that magic that Binds old and new Bringing us all to the brink And drowning us in memories If we take the time To let the colours seep into Our souls then The magic can […]
On Culture
After a pretty awe inspiring moment during our travels tonight., I had some thoughts on culture that I never would have expected. You see, as we travel deeper into the southern United States, I am struck by the beauty of the differences. First, the stuff that everyone seems to know already. While Canada may have […]
Nostalgia
Nostalgia Is the heavy keys on a keyboard That remind you of the typewriters You learned to dance your fingers on It’s the weight you now look for The steely clack The endless rythm The assurance of force at your fingertips As you wrestle through another treatise It is the promise of a moment Long […]
Excitement vs Anxiety
Butterflies and knots Heart racing Head pounding My fingers all tremors On the edge of my seat On the tip of the spear In the pit of my stomach My guts doing loop de loop The only difference Is the smile Or the lack thereof On my face Taking a cue From Douglas Adams I […]
Getting the Travel Jitters
It’s that time of year again. We are getting ready to go travel the world, as we are want to do. It’s something I would have never dreamed of in my youth. We were lucky to visit family a few hours away. Once, I even went with my class to Florida. But ever since marrying […]
On the Nature of Gratitude
Today I find myself reflecting on the nature of gratitude. I don’t think that I always appreciate all those thousand, tiny miracles every day. Miracles like the support of my partner, the encouragement of friends, and the responsibility of being a parent. These are all blessings that, when we forget, can be easily lost. My […]
What It Feels Like
Lately, I just can’t help wondering what it feels like. What it feels like to have your focus everyday in doing the things that matter to you. To not get bogged down by the minutiae. To be always be moving forward. I’m not sure I’ll ever know what it feels like to be as successfulsuccessful […]