my life is a constant testament that you are the architect of your own life. especially if you want it bad enough. you can also change yourself and adjust to any change if you are willing. change is what keeps me vibrant. i think i am getting older as i find aspirations to stay put, live a simple life. nah, in reality the only reason why i want a somewhat steadier existence is so that i can be setup to run off to have adventures any given time. i worked to arrange my life to facilitate such need.

someone recently was curious about my lifestyle change and couldn’t believe that i wanted to move to montana so i could lead a quieter life. well, not really quieter, just arranged for easier summits and explorations. arranged for more joy. ha.

to be honest, my last years in Portland i considered my life to be easy and simple and i loved it. no more hectic schedule running from class to work, writing papers, doing homework and completing projects. got me a nine to five office job with mountains in between. most people thought i was crazy though. my so-called relaxed weekends included rafting, climbs, ski trips, kayak trips, moutain bikes, you name it, i would try to pack it all in. always scheaming for the next big adventure was the only thing that (barely) kept me seated in my office through the week.

someone once said that calendar of mine is like a chastity belt;
hard to get into, but really fun once you do.

it is what puts a ripping smile to my face and the only way i know how to live. i moved to montana so that i wouldn’t have to travel away from home every single weekend just to get my kicks. still happens but just not so much and not so far… i like my home, i like my town and the mountains around it.

bring it.