Less Is More

By your self you are forced to find ways to stand alone.

Up high it seems as though nothing can touch you, but for me this is when anxiety begins. Something has to go wrong, something big, right? When it does, it it is a harsh reminder that reality is always kept in check by karma. You can’t escape the up’s and down’s of life, no one can, but you can prepare and attack them like a hill in cycling. So, when up high and alone, make sure you look down and remember your path and how you got there.

Live an honest and clean life and from what I have learned you can stay up high and soak in the sun.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

Finding peace alone was very difficult for me to learn. In 2009 I left a 9 year relationship, and and I found my self incredibly co dependent and lonely. James Nord, now a dear friend and old roommate helped rebuild me. I found peace again running, cycling and eventually learning to take pictures. This journey did not happen over night, it took many awkward nights alone in restaurants until I realized all that fear is in your head.

Nights alone I spent staring at two place settings, cooking for two, wondering what will people think I am doing? I am not checking in anywhere interesting or posting about it. I have come to cherish those silent moments and adore my alone time. I continue to check in, but mainly for nostalgia ( i use time hop aka 4sq&7yrsago), so that the following year I can smile and see how far I came.

My older brother once told me in college go sit down and eat alone in the cafeteria. I gave it a shot, and even though it was painful at first I realized pleasing my self was far easier than anyone else.

I hope everyone today get’s a chance to wander and please your self.

After all this journey alone is yours to live.

Alone and fucking happy.

You are faceless.

Be selfish today. Buy a drink that is $18 with a metal straw.  Prix fixe alone & smile.

All alone