A blog about my experiences as a father, husband, military professional, and martial artist.
What an amazing weekend it’s been. A lot of appreciation going out to my wife for Military Spouse’s Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day; along with my brother, Jake’s, birthday; and promotion day for my Zen Martial Arts Family back in El Paso, Texas. Sending love and good vibes to all! This reflection’s theme is Spirit,…
My son, Dominic, asked me an interesting question during our morning routine, this past week. He said, “Papi, am I weird?” I was taken aback for a moment, but then responded… “Yes, but weird is brilliant by another name?” From Albert Einstein and his hatred to socks, to Pythagoros, the father of vegetarianism, and his…
Sometimes the literature we choose is serendipitous. Often times, life presents us with tasks that seem unfeasible to achieve at the moment, or that are unfair; and sometimes your perfect plan will be derailed by the myriad of variables that were unforeseen, or were not considered at an earlier time. Are some of us cursed?…
You watch your child go off to school for the first time and the flashbacks of the harsh realities you faced growing up hits you like a overwhelming rush of sobriety. If you were said bully, you hope Karma doesn’t take the sins of the parent out on your child; and if you were the…
My son, Dominic, looks up at me and asks, “Is it Kids Jiu-jitsu class today?” I respond, “Yes, go get dressed.” The whaling cries of … “No, I just want to play with my friends,” echoes throughout our home, and I’m sure for the neighbors to hear a few houses down. Training is not optional…
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines Serendipity as “the faculty of phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for.” Seventeen years ago, on this day, I met the woman I was meant to marry. It was not planned, and if I hadn’t listen to my friends on that fateful night, my life would’ve taken a completely…
A former battle buddy asked me about competing this past week. This is a man I went to combat with, who served as my Platoon Sergeant, when I was a year in the Army as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader. His primary role as the senior enlisted advisor was to validate our approach in everything…
“New Year, New You…” no doubt a sentiment expressed into mirrors all over the world to bring in 2021. It’s that time when we find our purpose and make spoken, and unspoken, contractual agreements with ourselves and the ones we love. I promise I will lose weight… I promise I will be a better person……
It’s been a hot minute since my last post, but between receiving our household goods, decorating our home for the holidays, and the mad dash to complete as many tasks at work before the vacation period, time has blurred together to say the least. With Christmas upon us and a new year approaching, giving everyone…
Seasons greetings – no doubt the the most prevalent theme which will take us into the new year. Having the opportunity to spend the holidays with loved ones is more therapeutic than we can imagine, and I’m grateful to have been able to spend Thanksgiving with my wife and children this year. Trust me, when…