October 2024
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Brand New Bag
I listened to James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” a classic from 1965 that remains one of his most popular songs. The track captures the story of a man undergoing a transformation and embracing a vibrant new lifestyle. With its energetic rhythm, the song vividly conveys the excitement of adopting a fresh identity.… Continue reading
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Bamboo
Today’s topic was sparked by a conversation with a co-worker who came into the office to share about his day. He mentioned bamboo, and I left work curious, thinking I did not know much about this fascinating plant. So, I decided to learn more this evening. After a couple of hours of research, here’s what… Continue reading
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Transport
Mom has moved into a memory care facility. The transport happened today, bringing her from Southern New Mexico to Northern New Mexico. I wasn’t capable of being there, as I had to work, and I wonder if my presence would have made a difference. Now she’ll have 24/7 care since she can no longer be… Continue reading
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Setback
Failure is the best teacher. Every setback is a lesson in bold letters, making us wiser and stronger. It drives us to reassess, adapt, and develop resilience. Without those stumbles, we would never reach the heights of real success or fully appreciate them. How have failures shaped me? Experiencing first disappointment can be humbling. Yet,… Continue reading
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El Camino
I’m back- Life has been incredibly eventful since my last post.Writing is cathartic and therapeutic for me, so I wanted to share my latest adventures. I returned to my hometown and realized the situation was worse than I thought. I’ll spare the details as it gets quite personal. From there, I traveled to Wisconsin for a race that was canceled, to Cincinnati for a work training, Oregon to run my 40th state marathon, and then to Atlanta for a job interview. Along the way, I embarked on planning a new and thrilling adventure: walking El Camino de Santiago for my… Continue reading
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