San Diego 243

Spending a majority of my time, all my time in Encinitas. Part-time job with a full time training commitment. I went on a long bike ride the other day and carried a huge smile on my face for a portion of it as I rode by the coast. It reminded me of how beautiful this place I had access to growing up is; the sun beamed down on me and the air smelled like salt water. It was a combination of euphoria and nostalgia hitting me all at once, and it’s such a powerful feeling. I had a momentary lapse where I forgot about my hurt shoulder and my inability to climb. I remembered that I live in a place where people schedule vacations around. I was in no place to complain about life.

A quote from the movie Mid 90s really strikes, “If you were to look in someone else’s closet, you wouldn’t trade their shit for yours.”

That’s exactly how Ive been trying to see things. As i’ve gotten older I find myself not comparing myself to others in terms of physical attributes, wealth, and achievements. The typical things most of us compare to others when we’re young or just unsure of who we are. It’s important to really try to be happy with your life. Happiness isn't bestowed upon you, it's something you must actively pursue.