Day 25 of 365

Yesterday was interesting, I went hiking and found fields of black berries.  It is almost that time of year when they are ripe but against my better judgement I decided to eat about 6 handfuls of black raspberries berries.  The first three handfuls were really sweet, but the last 3 were rather bitter, this didn't sit with my stomach at all.  I also didn't realize that red ants were eating the black berries and one bit my lip as I bit into it.  Needless to say you should wait until the black berries are ripe and make sure there aren't ants on them.  

Day 24 of 365

First one on the trail last one off. It's just me and this goddamn crane every day and he works harder than I do. He's got the weight to show for it. Silently reminding me, feet in the clouds head on the ground, get back to work kid.

Day 23 of 365

Beaten and soar but I am learning.  Knowledge is an individual pursuit.  No amount of tests or other bullshit forced onto you by some teacher or program will make you learn unless you want to learn it.  It just wont stick, at least for me it wont.  But actually giving a fuck about what you are learning is something you cant fake.  You can't even fake it to yourself your body will be disgusted and miserable.  Some people can stomach this reality for their whole lives but if the passion isn't there for me I feel like a fox with my arm stuck in a trap and I wont be happy until I chew my arm clean off.  Which leads me to my next point what is your long term goal and I think mosts peoples is simply to be happy but for some reason they've been tricked into thinking its being rich or being famous...fuck that unless its what you truly deep down in your gut want then go for it.  My goals are much more simple than that.  They've been broken down from what once was huge mountains to now more daily goals.  I like to learn something new daily, I take photos daily and I am trying to build my own sustainable business to support artists.  If I won the lotto tomorrow I would still be doing the exact same thing, traveling, taking photos, and working on building a business.   Think about it what would you do if you won the lotto tomorrow would you continue on your passions or would you waste your money in consumption and gluttony?   

Day 22 of 365

Overcoming adversity.  There is literally always a way to get something done.  There is always a way, no matter how hurt, how tired, how broke or whatever your excuse is I wont make one.  I see too many people that have it way worse than me, people with no legs, no arms, and some with no brains and they aren't making excuses.  I am inspired by strangers will to survive and thrive.  

PMA

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Day 17 of 365

Went to skate with some friends today although it got dark pretty fast it made me think about community.   When you think of a community who do you identify with and think about why you connect?  Community is so important not even for success but just literally to be happy.  Surround yourself with good people.  It feels good to have great friends. 

W.G.

Day 16 of 365

It's hard to put to words how the sight of a piece of food can hold such visceral sensations.  I remember early Sunday mornings after church my grandmothers purple stained finger tips and the smell of her freshly baked blueberry muffins.  One glance at these muffins now and I can almost smell the perfume she wore.  How, why does this happen?  Why do I see you in muffins?  Well mom still makes them just the same as you did.  Same taste same smell, I felt 6 years old this morning.  I remembered you I remembered to wash my hands.  Trust me it doesn't get easier.  I'm human, I'm weak, and I'm searching for meaning in muffins. 

What does that say about me? 

Day 13 of 365

Your life is like a sketch book, you have the power to put to determine who you are and who you want to be.  Don't let others judgements discourage or deter you from your dreams just keep your head on straight and keep plowing through.  It will work out for the better. 

Day 10 of 365

Super stoked to collaborate with my good friend Kevin John Finnemore today he's a very talented writer as well as someone with a deep understand of many topics.  Here is what we came up with over a beer and some awesome conversations.