Can I cook? Some...I think so...not really...maybe? I've had a lot of fun learning how to make plant-based meals, snacks and desserts since going plant-based over two years ago. There are some things about cooking I know a lot about and other things I have no idea what I'm doing or what an ingredient is,... Continue Reading →
Trust, Belief, & Confidence (06.03.18)
This weekend I raced the Pineappleman Triathlon in Melbourne, FL. Two years ago at the very same race I had the worst triathlon finish and swim of my racing career. It wasn't the worst simply from a time or placement perspective, but the mental stranglehold I was under swimming in open water. I thought I... Continue Reading →
Training Inside vs. Outside
I recently listened to a podcast discussing the pros and cons of training inside vs. outside. I found myself relating to and agreeing to most everything the host shared. That host is Chris Hauth, former Olympic swimmer, elite triathlete, and now ultra endurance coach. He publishes a weekly podcast titled, The Weekly Word Podcast, where... Continue Reading →
Road Trip to Consciousness-Blossoms (05.20.18)
In this week’s Giraffe Paper, I’ll share the road trip to Consciousness-Blossoms the Giraffe group took this weekend. Did it make the list of my favorite places to dine in the Tampa Bay area? Keep reading to find out... In the road trip blog to Cider Press Cafe in March I mentioned I was given... Continue Reading →
Being Thoughtful About Sleep (05.13.18)
I have to admit, I was a terrible sleeper, didn't believe in it and broke about every rule to get a good night's sleep a person could make. Over the last year plus I have read a book, listened to several podcasts and videos on sleep and have made great improvements. I am still not... Continue Reading →


