I thought I would start things off with a photo of myself doing the Ricky Bobby, aka, I don’t know what to do with my hands…. We spent some time exploring Bellevue downtown park. I have never been to NYC, but based on images alone, Bellevue park felt a lot like Central park to me. … Read More
I remember learning to play hacky sack in grade school. I can’t remember if I learned hacky sack before or after my short soccer career. The skills learned in soccer definitely help you become good at hacky sack. Why am I talking about this? Today I have been cleaning my house like mad. I was … Read More
This morning I helped out Dan again, we poured concrete and built up his retaining wall. The work was not easy, but it most definitely was rewarding. My mind has been scattered lately, trying to figure out what to do with my Tacoma. I have never missed a payment, despite my lack of steady employment. … Read More
Yesterday I needed a reset. I needed to get away from all the noise, the chaos and just be. Going camping solo is very therapeutic, albeit lonely, for me. I loaded up my Tacoma with a small tent, my camping pad, sleeping bag, pillow, water bottle, a couple Clif bars, firewood, my laptop and that … Read More
Last week I left off my story at the local gas station, with an ice cream and a tea. I headed towards Highway 101 from just outside of Long Beach, Washington. If you have never experienced the beauty of Highway 101, then I apologize for not stopping and taking photos. Over the years I have traveled … Read More
If you haven’t heard of Aaron Crawford, he is an up-and-coming country artist. I became introduced to the band thru their lead guitarist, the one and only, Leif Andersen. You see, Leif and I grew up together. He is a few years older than I am, and was my youth leader at church. For the … Read More
Last week a friend of mine asked me if I would come diagnose/fix his school bus. Diesel Mechanic and electrician are just two of the many skills that I possess. Being my own boss gives me the liberty to take out of town jobs, and gives me the opportunity to catch up with friends whom … Read More