When I decided to move from the snow-covered northeast to the south nearly 20 years ago, I made a promise to myself: never shovel snow again. That promise was forged in frustration during my last winter in Boston—a winter that delivered a relentless 100 inches of snow. The breaking point came during a typical snowstorm…
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It’s a quiet winter evening, and I find myself in a familiar ritual—kicking off my Timbs, those timeless “Buttas,” and sliding into my UGG slippers. Both pairs are wheat-colored, suede, and soft to the touch, but they carry two very different energies. As I make the transition, I’m struck by the contrast: the past meeting…
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A Journey of Discipline and Adaptation As I step back into the Muay Thai gym after years of taking a break, I can’t help but draw parallels between the art of Muay Thai and my work in IT consulting. Both have been a significant part of my life—I’ve trained in martial arts for about 20…
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April 8th, 2024, brought with it a solar eclipse that stretched across North America. Unlike the total eclipse I experienced back in 2017, this one would only be partial from my location, but even so, it was an opportunity to look up and appreciate the wonder of the cosmos. That first full solar eclipse in…
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Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself: I would return to my martial arts training. It had been eight years since I last stepped foot into a Muay Thai gym—eight long years since the loss of my father-in-law, Pedro. His passing was a heavy blow for my entire family. I vividly remember walking…
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