My stories of training & racing around the world

  • The Problem With Christmas

    As a child I really enjoyed saving up my allowance and buying stuff for my friends and family. My father never really took well to the whole concept of buying stuff and I think I finally know… Read more

  • When Your Company Is Bigger Than Life And You Can Still Acknowledge Your Fans…That’s a Good Sign

    You know what it shows me when someone uber-successful actually responds to an @mention? It shows me that they don’t believe that their accomplishments are bigger than themselves. I totally respect that. Techie startup LOVE! ❤ I’d… Read more

  • Why I Love Social Media

    It’s fun connecting with people online…but it’s even better having the eyes and ears of all of your friends a few keystrokes away. Luckily for me, all but one of my friends from art school is on… Read more

  • Thanksgiving 2010

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  • Four Stages of Conflict Resolution

    This morning I participated in a meditation and Dharma session at a local Buddhist meditation society and listened to a very thoughtful and provoking address on conflict resolution. In the past year I’ve noticed that my approach… Read more

  • “And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

    I don’t remember when I came across this poem but I’ve always found it to uplift me in times of despair and ground me in times of greatness. Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and… Read more

  • Portraits of People Who Mean Something, Part 1

    Focusing on composition and catching people in their natural state of being. Kind of like a fly on the wall but right in front of them. Planning on a series of this so it should be fun!… Read more

  • Sleepy in Seattle

    The recent emotional upheaval in my life has rekindled my drive towards artistic ambidexterity. Although I like to think of myself as a talented designer and creative marketer, there’s something to be said about pursuing something for… Read more

  • Homelessness in Los Angeles

    Living in mid-city Los Angeles I frequently face the issue of homelessness. My particular section of Wilshire, called Miracle Mile, has a few regulars. When it gets too hot out, they chase the shade with all of… Read more