Speaking my mind.

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Geez!! Who woulda thought that after 2mo without a post I would put up 2 in one night?? Well, this one will be quick don't worry. You may have noticed a few changes.. like for starters this is no longer a WEEBLY website. (Good grief, it's about time.)


I've moved this to a better platform that isn't completely unsupported. I've also acquired a direct domain link. Nice, right?

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It's funny. I actually only got on this track because I made a jab at the lack of support in my last post and then realized that I am an ADULT and can do whatever I want about it. Heck yeah.

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Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride! Because somehow despite being more active on this blog than I am on Instagram (don't fact check me on this) I have somehow once again gone 2 months without posting any updates. And OHMYGOD it has been an action packed 2mo!

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For starters, my sister is now engaged. Above photo shows me CHEESING at the engagement party in sweet sunny Williamsburg, VA. Home of the William & Mary campus, soon to be home of THE Natalie Skees. Go her! And my future brother-in-law is awesome too. 

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Second up - a surprise birthday party for my dear friend Alex. He's been mentioned here before on some of my skiing blogs. Great freakin dude, & what a blast. Not much else to say here but it was good vibes and the old man is finally 24!!

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Speaking of birthdays, another notable mention is the birthday of my equally dear friend Arnas. He was an original member of my Skateboard Team in college, and absolutely a friend for life. For him, we kayaked the Shenandoah (yes it was as daunting as it sounds) and then ventured into Appalachia to explore the hollers of the mountains. And by hollers I mean ciderys built into the sides of peoples homes.

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And on the topic of CIDERYS (kinda) - the WINCHESTER PICKLEFEST!! Meadowe and I spent a day maxxing out on sodium and learning that there may just be such a thing as too much pickle. Although I didn't learn my lesson because I was snacking on them the next day anyway. We met up with our good friends Anthony & Bri who wholeheartedly disliked the pickle+champagne drink available at the bar. Not pictured but TRUE STORY: some giant gust of wind picked up about 5 umbrellas and launched them across the sky into a crowded seating area. Nobody was hurt but it felt like a warzone, LOL.

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Last but certainly not least, I FINALLY went to see the Strokes in concert. My favorite band ever. Other notable concerts since July: Foreigner & Lynyrd Skynyrd.

There's been a lot more but this is about all I'm willing to type out as I sit here in the dark on a Wednesday night. More to come! Let's hope that someday Weebly adds a feature that lets you publish blogs from your iPhone. Although honestly it's looking like they will shut down the websites before that happens. SMH SQUARESPACE!! >:(


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As another year (somehow) reaches the final stretch, we celebrate the 4th of July as a country. Just before the holiday, I spent time in New Jersey with friends from college in honor of Gray's birthday. Always a highlight and reminds me that I'm very lucky to have friends that make so much effort to stay in touch.

To my American friends, happy 4th! To Gray, happy birthday! To everybody else, thanks for reading the blog!!
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Stay unpredictable I guess!! At my latest eye dr. appointment I was informed that my 1-year supply of contacts was going to be $1,700. HECK NO. So I went and got Lasik that same week right before leaving on a cruise ship set for the Bahama's. 

Don't worry. The doctor assured me that the technology has come a long way. No side effects and seeing perfectly clear that I should have done Lasik sooner. (Pun intended haha)
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Me in Bimini, Bahamas circa. April 2026

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Me immediately after Lasik with my cool-guy shades

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In my last post, I mentioned that the ONE silver lining to Meadowe's absence will be my newfound ability to keep myself busy. This, if nothing else, will allow my prison sentence to go by quickly.

Fortunately (depending on how you look at it) we have also incurred a historically cold winter which has provided for some amazing snow on the slopes.

Alex - thanks for getting this pass with me. Let's run it!
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I'm being dramatic. But for the next 3mo she will be away in South Carolina on an army base learning the ins and outs of the Adjutant General Corps. Feels super weird to adjust to solo life even if just temporarily.

Some benefits, at least:

1. We got to go back to Korea again this year
2. It is ski season, so I will stay busy
3. We are going on a cruise when she gets back

So I guess overall things could be worse. Still tho. Yikes!
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Feels like I have blinked since my last post, and then checking on this I realize that it was EIGHT months ago. Holy smokes dude. Guess I'd say that I've been busy working and living large. 

Things going well!! How about you fellas? Pics below of me at the game that brought JMU to the championships. 
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Do you know what nobody tells you? That when life moves fast, it's easy to forget about things that you used to hold dear. I think that it's really important to hold onto these things!!
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I'll keep it brief but lately I've been making extra sure that I am doing things that I love with the time that I have, and you should too.
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Spent some much-needed time in my hometown this past weekend. As the title alludes, I was dog sitting my parents three yorkies. 

Let me just say this: my parents, obviously, spoil these things to no end. The most ultimate test of patience that I have experienced up to this point in my life was remaining calm through the explosion of barking when somebody knocked at the door. (Or even worse, rang the doorbell, LOL.)

Let's just say that I love these little guys but have definitely filled my appetite.
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It is so much easier than you would expect to forget about a website floating around on the internet with your face and information all over it. I can't believe that I haven't posted an update in 7 months!!

For the second time now, I have left the country. I repeat, the eagle has landed in Korea for New Years Day with Meadowe's family. Damn!! It's surreal to be 14 hours ahead of my friends & family in America and even more unbelievable to be immersed in a different culture like this. Everybody is so nice, too!

Funny story of the day- I was out last night at a local brewery (they focus more on small batch craft beer than they do on national brands) and ordered a pilsner. When the bartender came back to me, he handed me a pale ale instead and said that it was "a fresh keg and he couldn't allow me to miss the opportunity." LOL. Honestly, I was pretty happy about that. Way to look out, dude.

Also, the grapes here are huge. It's crazy.
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pet turtle of Meadowe's family. too cool to not mention

Here's to 2025!!