If you know me. You know I love to eat. Love. As a former fat kid, I am an expert on consuming foods of all varieties. I remember growing up our weekly ritual of going to the grocery store , 'Super 1 Foods.' It was a warehouse of joy and fun for me. All of … Continue reading A Different Taste of Comfort Food Thanks to New York City →

Disclaimer for Typos, lol The New York Subway System Apparently it's the most complex in the world and each line of cars travel a combined total of 300 million miles a year. That's at least according to the documentary my host family was watching the other night - and since everything you read on the … Continue reading You Will Not Die on the New York City Subway…probably →

Before I kick this off, pardon the typos - I'm exhausted. It dawned on me at 5:40 this morning that I have to write some things down. I don't have anything groundbreaking to say, just some thoughts that have been brewing inside me. I have shared them with many in person, but feel it might be therapeutic … Continue reading New York City & My Comfort Zone →

Well, needless to say I struggle with consistency when it comes to blogging. When I started this a little over a year ago, I thought I had something of substance to share. It turns out I was just another misguided young American that thought his opinion mattered. Well, it doesn’t, and still doesn’t in the … Continue reading Risk vs. Security →

I will be honest, I always thought the idea of charisma was a bit of a mix of positive and negative. Part of me always thought that those who are charismatic are theatric or all about rallying the team through inspiring and motivating others with their message or vision. I had no idea how far … Continue reading “What I Thought I Knew About Charisma” →

I won't lie, at first I had a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of 'character.' What is it by actual definition versus my own definition and perceptions of it. I also spent the early part of my morning deciding how I was going to digest and dissect this quality of a leader. Maxwell's … Continue reading “Understanding Character” →

So it is no secret that for the past 9 months or so I have been on a personal journey to try and improve myself. At first I thought I just wanted to live a healthy lifestyle, then I realized if I'm going to live longer I'll need to pay for it. So I subscribed … Continue reading Develop Yourself →

While I hate to admit it, and against my better judgement, I have succumbed to the pressure of my friends to join the app dating world. It's not that I don't think that there are great guys available on those types of resources, but so much of me wants to be able to find a … Continue reading “What Did You Say?” →

Whether it is a new diet, work out routine, a relationship, or something as serious as dealing with an addiction, take comfort in the fact that you will mess up. This probably sounds strange to you. Why would anyone be glad about messing up on a path to improvement, healing, or personal growth? The reason … Continue reading Mistakes are OK →

As I was getting ready for work today, I turned on CNN. I'm not typically super interested in what is going on in the world; however, I do recognize that the best way to stay relevant is to not bury your head in the sand and pretend the world doesn't have problems around you. I … Continue reading “Be Remembered for Your Hugs” →