REFLECTIONS UNDER THE NORTH STAR

This world is where I open up about my personal journey of self-development. It all started with journaling—a simple way for me to reflect and make sense of life. Over time, those journal entries grew into something bigger, evolving into my current book project called North Star. It’s a collection of reflections on events, both recent and from years ago, that have shaped who I am today.

The funny thing is, none of this might have happened if I hadn’t taken an Ethics course back in college. It wasn’t a required class, just an elective I chose out of curiosity. That class was my first real introduction to Philosophy, and it changed how I see the world. Since then, I’ve been exploring different philosophies, picking up ideas from each one and forming my own way of looking at things. I don’t follow any one philosophy to the letter, but I blend what resonates with me, which is how North Star was born—my own guiding light.

The more I learn, the more I realize how much I still don’t know. And that’s okay. Like everyone else, I’m a student of the universe, trying to navigate life and understand my place in it. This section will serve as my online journal, where I share my thoughts, ideas, and ongoing journey. It’s a space for reflection and growth, and a way to stay connected as we all try to find our own paths.

Snow Day

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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From Timbs to UGGs

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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Muay Thai and IT Consulting

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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Celestial Pause: Reflections on the 2024 Eclipse

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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Finding My Way Back: A Return to Martial Arts and Self

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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