One Rising Star

#PresentOverPerfect2019 I recently participated in a friend’s podcast when I was asked the question: “Why CrossFit?” Me and John D. Collins, author of "The Laziness Gene". (Full podcast available @  https://fightlaziness.com/fight-laziness-podcasts/ ) There are so many reasons why I have grown to love CrossFit and as I participated in my latest competition, WOD-OFF, this past weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia, those reasons became even more evident. 1- Constantly varied CrossFit incorporates so many movements; from monostructural movements to gymnastics to weightlifting. Every workout can be so different. This past weekend, I got to (Yes, I chose this!) bike, row, run, do burpees, kettlebell swings, goblet squats, front squats, power cleans, wall balls, dumbbell snatches and single dumbbell front rack lunges in 4 events over 2 days. Although I personally would’ve loved to be tested more on my gymnastics skills, which I have been working on so much over t

#PresentOverPerfect2019 "Get good grades, finish school, go to college, get a job, get married, buy a house, have kids." That's what the "typical" life should look like, isn't it? That's what we're all expected to do. We often refer to these events I just mentioned as being the "most important days of our lives". But, what if we don't follow that path; are we doomed to be unsuccessful and unhappy? Sounds a little crazy doesn't it? So, why do we put so much pressure on people to achieve each of these "milestones"? Family picture @ Nick and Amber's wedding Family picture @ Nathan and Connie's wedding This summer, I was so incredibly honored to witness both of my brothers marry the most wonderful women; so beautiful inside and out. Each celebration was absolutely magnificent and believe me, I am very happy for all of them. It was quite a heavily emotional summer and I still get teary-eyed (tears of joy