For just over a year now, I’ve been doing yoga on a weekly basis. When I first began, I was confident in my strength and balance but was sorely lacking in flexibility. I’ve noticed that as I get older, my body has gotten progressively stiffer as I’ve settled into a few distinct physical habits—namely, sitting […]
2015
I spent the end of 2012 and the start of 2013 driving through the mountains of Colorado in freezing weather in my van without heat. I skied Steamboat on New Year’s Eve and kayaked Shoshone on the Colorado River on New Year’s Day, but somehow I was coldest when driving the van. In spite of […]
resolutions, stories
Occasionally, habits are formed that are actually beneficial. One such habit of mine is to reflect upon each year in writing with the goal of improving myself and creating a sense of accountability. For each of the previous 3 years, I clearly stated goals and set about achieving them over the course of year, and […]
Antarctica, ramblings, resolutionsAnother year has come and gone and it only seems appropriate to take stock at this time. I just spent the past hour or so at my piano re-learning how to play “Falling Slowly”, and it really put the past year into perspective for me. A year ago at Christmas, I struggled through the first […]
ramblings, resolutions, storiesIt was one year ago that I committed myself to several New Year’s resolutions and held myself accountable by making them known to my friends and family. I’m happy to report that I accomplished all but one of these ambitious goals and had a great time doing so. I dove right in learning to play […]
ramblings, resolutions, stories, videoIt’s hard to believe that the first month of 2009 has come and gone! I didn’t manage to write during January, since I was busy working on my resolutions and goals for the new year. Piano The only resolution I have made any measurable progress towards is learning to play the piano. I have been […]
Bostig, resolutions, stories, vanWell, it’s almost the new year and I decided to set some goals and make some resolutions for myself this year for one of the first times in my life. It’s not like I feel guilty about being fat and need a resolution to make me carry through. It’s just that it’s fun to think […]
Bostig, kayak, ramblings, resolutions, stories
