South America…
I’m heading to South America today for some surf and exploration. I’ll be there for the next month. I am extremely excited and blessed to have this opportunity.
Brazil - May 29 - June 13
Argentina - June 13 - June 25
I’ll blog and update the site as frequently as possible while I’m in South America. Peace out America.
Memorial Weekend…
Whew! What a weekend. I did my best to make this Memorial Day weekend count and count it did. Friday, played around in Denver with AK and Danielle. Saturday did the Color Run (see previous post) and got to see Horse Feathers live. Sunday, visited my friend and Superhero Sally. Monday, did the Boulder Boulder with a bunch of Superhero Sally Sidekicks, had a nice little BBQ at the sisters place, played tons of volleyball and spent some more time in Denver with great people.
The entire weekend was amazing and as I reflect back on all the festivities I realize how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life.
Although the weekend was great, today was the best day I’ve had in a while. I spent almost all morning and part of the afternoon with Sally and her mom. I got to talk to her, watch her walk, give her high fives and most importantly pray with her. Sally is truly incredible and such an inspiration. She continues to get stronger and blow us away with her progress each day. Keep fighting Sally! I’m praying for you. (visit her Caringbridge page for the latest updates)
This morning I ran “The Color Run”. The race that claims to be the “happiest 5k” out there, I now agree. Although we didn’t do to much “running” we partied hard, danced even harder and threw magical “elf dust” (that’s what they call the color powder stuff they throw at you) everywhere.
I brought my GoPro along and made a nice lil edit right after the race. Nothing fancy, but it will give you an idea of what you missed out on. Yea for color.
p. Somewhere in Cosby, Tennessee
Outside…
Enjoy this recent jam from Asher Roth. Give the lyrics a listen and maybe even give them a try. Ride a bike, go on a run, jump of something into water or just go explore.
Oh and if you have some spare time check out some other new jams. Links below…
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Man on Fire (Great CD just in time for summer)
The Tallest Man On Earth - 1904 (Another amazing CD from The Tallest Man On Earth… If you haven’t checked them out yet, you’re blowing it. Do it.)
The Temper Trap - Rabbit Hole (Got my hands on the full CD and it’s OK. Some good songs to be heard)
Zulu Winter - Key To My Heart (Zulu has been getting plenty of play time in my ears as of late. Quality stuff)
Archie - Leto (Who doesn’t like a lil dance/trance/club music in their life… Enjoy)
On the road pt. 3…
The third and final day of the road trip from South Carolina to Denver consisted of 12 hours behind the wheel, a speeding ticket, 3 red bulls, a 5 hour energy drink, 3 Nutri-grain Bars, a watered down coffee and the worlds best BBQ sandwich ever!
Although I would like to be eating another Z-Man Sandwich from Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ in Kansas City about now, I’m stoked to be home.
If you haven’t had a chance to drive across the country, you should. While driving in the middle of Kansas today I found it extremely refreshing. This trip gave me the ability to breathe, reflect, explore and “tell a better story”.
I also have to give a huge shout out and special thanks to my co-pilot Amy for inviting me on this journey. It’s people like her that make life more fun. Thanks for the adventure.
On to the next excursion.
On the road pt. 1 and pt. 2…
Been road tripping back from South Carolina with Amy Sue for the past two days and having a blast. We drove a good eleven hours today so I am spent and will let the pictures do most of the talking.
Yesterday was epic. We left Charleston, SC and drove to Cosby, TN. We started the day properly with some chicken and waffles from Early Bird Diner. Hands down the best chicken and waffles I’ve had to date. On a full stomach after breakfast we headed west. Originally planning to get to Nashville we got about half way there haha. Asheville, NC (such a AWESOME city) got in the way and while driving through the Smokey Mountains we commented on how much cooler it’d be if we stayed in a radical B&B along the way.
Cruising down highway 40 Amy came across an awesome place with magical words like Creekwalk and Whisperwood so naturally we took a detour and found ourselves at the Creekwalk Inn at Whisperwood in Cosby, TN. Best decision ever!
Our afternoon consisted of driving around the Smokey Mountains, brown-bagging at a roadside dining establishment in Cosby (haven’t done that before… and YES it was completely legal and in-fact recommended by our waitress) and watching horses frolic around (I’m not kidding).
Today we woke up to an unbelievable breakfast made by Janice (owner of Creekwalk) that was a full-on event. Fruit for starters, smoothies, coffee, homemade juice, and then a monstrous breakfast fit for a king. Hardly able to move and completely unmotivated Amy and I got in the car where we spent the next 11 hours with a 1.5 hour pit stop in Nashville, TN for some sightseeing.
Back on the road again tomorrow with absolutely no plan, so we will see what happens. May end up in Denver at 1am or possibly the middle of Kansas around 3. We shall see. Follow the twitter for more pics from the trip. Boom, I ‘m out!
South Carolina…
Been spending the past few days in South Carolina with Miss. Amy Sue. It’s basically 100% humidity and when I walk outside I feel like I’m in a shower. Other than that, this place is awesome. There is TONS of good food, the people are awesome and the city is pretty darn legit as well. Today we had a good ol’ low country boil, hung out at the beach and I even went on a run (worst decision EVER!!! I lost a good 6 lbs just in water weight…. humidity, 85 degrees and 8 miles don’t mix to well). Few more days in the south and I’ll be heading back west.
My Mom is #1…
Happy Mother’s Day, Norine, thanks for being the best mom ever! You are amazing and I am blessed to be your son. Have a great day!
Dog Days of Summer Spring…
Since last weekend’s activities I’ve been spending some quality time in Littleton, CO with the family, catching up with old friend and enjoying the unbelievably nice spring weather. I’m stoked to spend some time with Sally this weekend (Sal is doing big things… check caring bridge HERE) and help the Francklyns in any way possible.
Good Living…
What a weekend. It included the Phillips wedding (see post below), park lounging, amazing food, a Cinco de Mayo fiesta extravaganza at Sara and Blake’s, fantastic weather, and much more. I’m stoked to be back in Colorado for a bit but am already looking forward to the next few weeks that lie ahead. Above are some iPhone photos from the weekend (click for captions). Enjoy.
