LIFE is like a race...

It's been a while, but I finally laced up the running shoes and took a nice run around the my hood...  I only ran about 1.5 miles before my knees started to ache a bit and walked another half mile.  Hopefully I can get back on the routine and start running races again, but it's all about having fun and staying in shape.  So, as I ice up my knees and type this...  Let's run this race to the finish...

LIFE is like a race when you think about it.  There are those who don't even know they are in one and get disqualified.  Others who are aware yet do not care about the outcome or if and how they finish.  Then there are those who start off great but give up soon after and those who sprint the whole way only to hit a wall and not finish.  Then there are those who take their time and walk the whole way til it's too late... Then there are those who have trained and disciplined themselves to be conditioned to handle the stresses, distractions, and desires to quit that they are able to block out with a goal in mind, to finish...

In LIFE, we mess up and at times get sidelined, but the key is to keep getting up and stay on course...  Let's cheer each other on in this journey and most importantly remember that we can't do it on our own.  I know I depend on my relationship with God to help me daily and it's only because of Him that I am able to continue with this race or I would have quit a long time ago.

“…. since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:1-3

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Photography: Learning is a process and in the process of taking many pictures... Focused w/ blurred background...

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Just SAY NO!!!

My left eye has had an eye twitching sensation for the past few days...  Working in front of the computer too long? All I know is, I SAY NO TO EYE TWITCH!!! I say YES TO KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!!  Got on the Iron horse yesterday for like 10 minutes and was tired that I actually slept early yesterday... What!!!?  Really!!!  10 minute bike ride makes me sleep like a baby...  I SAY NO TO BEING UNHEALTHY!!! and YES TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!!!  LIVE|LIVE to the FULL - NO BULL!!!

It's June BOOM!!!

June is often referred to as "June Gloom", but this month I'm looking to make it BOOM!  I've kinda fell off the bike the last many many many months and activity wise have been so busy that I haven't been active and eating really unhealthy.  So I decided to make it BOOM in June and get back on the Iron Horse to have a balanced life.

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Last month I also set some pretty high standards and goals for the business.  I was able to meet and actually exceed above and beyond what I expected.  Yet, the reality of business and doing business means that we also have to count the cost of doing business which makes reality more clear in perspective to what needs to be done in order to create something with longevity.  It can become overwhelming to try and put all these thoughts and ideas into action when it seems like everything is against you, but that's when I have to take a step back and examine my motives.  I am not trying to wear myself out trying to get rich, but I'm on a mission to go about doing something that I am passionate about.  That in itself is a success because I am stepping out to attempt something outside of the norm to stay in a cush job and just settle for a steady paycheck... which btw is a good thing, thank God for that steady income but it's not for everybody and at times it almost becomes a means to an end...

I can't pretend that I truly love what I do, but there is a difference from loving it and appreciating it... believe me, I appreciate it 100%! It's amazing and yet there is a part of me that just wants to let loose and do what I believe God has put in my heart to do which is become an successful entruepruener (I probably need to learn how to spell it first).  At the same time, I won't lie and say I never second guess myself or think that maybe I got it all wrong.  It's been a struggle for so many years living in the middle and never really jumping in and saying I'm gonna do this!  This year seems to be the year that I'm all in whether I succeed or fail because I do not want to live with regret and feel dissatisfied that I could of and should of...

Lots of changes have taken place and will continue to take place as I see it and all I can do is look to the one thing that never changes, the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow... My God who is in control and my job is to make sure I'm following the leader to lead the way.  I think it's okay to make mistakes along the way, as long as I don't make the mistake of trying to go my own way.

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Being that I am so thankful for the opportunity to become a Dad this year and understand the great responsibility that is involved.  I hope that I can be the BEST DAD I can be to my child or children if God willing I have more than one.  I thank God for the privilege and for being the Father to the Fatherless...

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After the Long Weekend... Back to burning the Midnight Oil...

It's been about a week since I've posted on the blog, but after the recent long weekend in which I took advantage of the Holiday and took a little break it was back double time on the grind this week...  It's nice to have those long weekends, but seems like you return to even more work, but THANK GOD IT's FRIDAY... well Saturday now as I write this, but the work continues...  Trust me, I'm thankful for work and the opportunity to play.  It's a privilege and not everyone has the chance to do it so I'm not complaining, but definitely looking forward to returning to this place...  For now, it's time to put on those running shoes and run thangs! Work, Play, LIVE|LIFE and GIVE THANKS! Thank you JESUS!

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