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Perfection
Today, my coach asked me an interesting question. “Are you happy?” In my normal behavior, I answered with a self-deprecating “well no, but but that’s just my normal state.” It’s a self defense mechanism I’ve had since I was younger. He asked me why, I responded that I probably need a hobby. The reality is… Read more
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Shut Down & Restart
I’m exhausted. It isn’t so much physical exhaustion but a mental exhaustion. As someone on the autism spectrum, my brain processes data differently than most people. It’s like my brain is firing on all cylinders, which just hurts. Work. Plague. Concerned about the protestors and their civil rights. Every morning, expecting something else to come… Read more
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Rethinking Quarantine
Quarantine Journal. Day 842. The sun beckons us from the windows of the apartment, but we remain unable to descend the stairs of our apartment to bask in it due to the ongoing pandemic. Not really. In reality, I am going into Week 6 of lockdown this week. My social distancing began on March 21… Read more
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The Click
In the beginning of my fitness journey, I always felt like I was simply going through the motions. I hated fitness, but I was there to keep myself alive. I knew it was necessary. Then April 2016 came, and I felt the “Click”. The click was this moment when I realized I was actually enjoying… Read more
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It’s Good to Be Excited About Fitness Again
It’s been about 2.5 weeks into what has become my CrossFit journey, and I’m once again enjoying fitness and loving getting into the gym every day. Read more
Brandish the Star
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Untamed Phoenix 