Random Ramblings

I have not written a post to this blog in quite a while.  I have a blog for my photography company and for my Eventing team; I spend most of my time marketing and writing for those.  Lately, I have been finding myself drawn to more personal projects and pursuits.  This blog post is an example of that, I suppose.

It has been a while since I have truly just written a blog post that wasn't in some way geared at marketing and drawing social media.  That being said, I'm not sure what the reason for this post is, other than to ramble and see if anyone even knows this blog exists.

We moved to Austin, Texas almost 5 months ago now.  After a few months of growing pains, we are starting to settle into a lifestyle that we both appreciate.  Even though it is a mutual belief that we are working too much and not spending nearly enough time exploring our new surroundings, we also can't deny that we are starting to live a much healthier lifestyle.  The irony of moving from a state that is so regulated (mormon anti-drinking laws) to a city that was built on indulgences (dirty 6th) and finding a healthier lifestyle in the latter, is definitely not lost on us.  Yet, it is true. 

Both of us have quit smoking (day 41) and have been focusing on eating much healthier.  We dabbled with quitting drinking for a minute, and occasionally re-entertain that thought, but neither of us can quite commit to that one (life is just better with wine).  I have been riding my bike to commute for work and have started to ride it for errands as well.  In addition, somewhere along the way, I turned into a bit of a runner.  As much as I never thought I would run frequently, I'm easily cranking out 3 miles and have been doing 6-8 milers consistently.  Weird, huh??

Anyway, I'm not trying to spend time discussing various exercise techniques nor applaud our shift in lifestyle, but I am merely writing this as an observation.  It seems to me that the changes are merely external manifestations of the internal desire to move towards a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle. 

That could be the vodka talking, but somehow I doubt it.  What?  Screwdrivers are still considered breakfast foods, aren't they?

Maybe I'm getting old and boring.  Maybe I am getting tired of red lining all of the time.  Maybe I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be if I grow up.   Maybe it's just time to take a few deep breathes and appreciate the quiet time while pedaling.  Maybe I'm totally in love and find comfort in building a life with someone that doesn't revolve completely around my tangential attempts at world domination. 

All of these things are probably true.  You may know what it all means more that I do.  I am just (trying to) enjoying the simplification process.   I have found myself geeking out about being in the kitchen more.  Which is definitely a post for another time.  It's true though.  I never thought I would say this, but I am about to make a cool cucumber soup, and I'm pretty freaking excited about it. 

So there you have it.  Time to grab a beer and make some soup.

Maybe, maybe I will post photos of the process.

Cheers.