I am still alive

 A whole month has passed since my last post, and I didn't even notice. guess that means I've been pretty busy lately. I like the way dan did his blog so let's break this down shall we.

  WORK

I've been project hopping the last month, getting put wherever the team needs a little help, usually with a deadline and then moved when needed elsewhere. This has pros and cons. On the one hand i get to work on a variety of different projects, on the other i am never on a project long enough to really get acquainted with any of them. The bulk of my work recently has been in either indesign or cad.

TRAVEL

I took last week off to visit with my sister in Colorado. She is a ski lifty in aspen and got us some pretty sweet deals on day passes and rentals. previous to that my parents came to san diego for a few days which was really nice and kind of surreal. ill post a few pictures from both of those experiences. 

ROUTINE

I've decided to start going to the gym and wholey crap I feel so much better now. I think it's the perfect outlet to combat all the sitting and mindless clicking that comes with working in an office. previously I would take walks and skate to try and counter this but there really is nothing better than actually engaging your body, pushing your limits, and breaking a sweat. 

OVERALL

Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing.


me

 people's front yards go crazy out here

squad

bird poop

sunscreen szn

two surfers watching sunset

5 leaf clover to flex on dan

cool skate park with bioswale and 
innovative stormwater management










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