I thought by now I would have outlived my own awkwardness. I'm 26, a Father, Husband, Medic, Firefighter, small business owner. When I was younger, I really thought I would outgrow it and eventually be comfortable in my own skin. Instead, I stall in conversation with others, stumble over my own feet, and hide in the shadow of my own self- ( Read more... )

I'm finally a medic ( Read more... )

I've been lifting weights/training for MMA for a little over two years now; bordering on religiously. I do not miss a work out, and I do not miss a meal. I've been unable to notice 'real' improvement in my physique, although the amount of weight i'm able to move has increased dramatically. I've gone from not being able to squat for fear of re- ( Read more... )

I'm losing my faith in humanity, it seems ( Read more... )

I'm fairly certain Chloe and I are going to get married in the next few years. Despite my previous fears of marriage, I have to admit, i'm perfectly fine with the idea.

I knew him well, in that relative sense that we spent time together rather infrequently, but they were some of the most honest moments of our lives ( Read more... )

I looked up and realized that fall is finally here. My favorite, short-lived season, in all it's glory. I barely kept up with the summer, much less anything else ( Read more... )

I love you more than anything, and I can say that with full honesty. We've made it a year together. Our relationship was never easy, but it was always completely worthwhile.
We've still got plenty of years together, this was just the first of many.

I love you, Chloe.

Happy Anniversary.

I Didn't realize it until I pieced together four distinctly different conversations, but each echoing the same sentiment ( Read more... )

May hasn't been the easiest month I can remember, but i'm still stubbornly here ( Read more... )