No winter isn't over yet

Winter is still alive in well: in the form of snowstorms, sleet, blizzards, wind, and heavy rain.

Don't let the dates fool you. This happens every year. Why is anyone surprised?

It's simple really. Keep some long pants and jackets out until about late April or early May. Warm weather will come, then you'll be complaining about it being too hot.

I honestly think some people just want something or someone to complain about all the time. Misery truly does love company. 

Many are you are into Game Of Thrones (I am slowly getting caught up). Every season is a build up to a huge winter. It seems for many real life is a season dedicated to counting it down.

And especially in the South, it's coming, be patient. 

Enjoy the season you're in, whether you're prospering or struggling. It won't last forever, and then you can move on to the next thing.

Now let me get this invite thing working while I have have some book signings going and adjusting my training regimen around the weather. It will all work out fine..

More Madness

This honestly may be my favorite time of the year:March Madness.  Mirred by NCAA scandals, the one and done rule,  and other issues, we still have had a great first weekend of games. 

We have had the huge upsets and UPSET which is UMBC. The buzzer beaters and bracket busting hasn't went away.  Mix this with spring weather and St Patty's Day and it is refreshing all the way around. 

To me, this is when my New Year really starts. My running training has amped up. I have taken a vacation, but I am planning another and other small trips. My 40th birthday, the sales and marketing of my first book, it all has come together.  Seeing the excitement of this tourney reminds me I can't relax for too long or give up on my goals. It is the true inspirational, Disney type story.

College football, which is great also, needs to realize their postseason can be this great also. You have to be open to change and continue to improve, and believe the impossible can happen. 

Now I'm so ready for more games and often wish this month wouldn't end!

Some misconceptions about me

Don't you just love when people try to use your past, heresay or social media to try and peg you? What happened to sitting down and getting to know someone?

Here are some common misconceptions about myself:

1. People may think because I have a lot of connects and am very informed, that I tell and spread a lot of shade and business.  In actuality, I live a private life, and keep lots of secrets. 

2. I seem like a docile, kind pushover.  Reality is I'm a tough, outspoken person that takes no mess.

3. I am extremely intelligent and know everything.  I struggle heavily with science, one of the reasons I never went into the medical field.

4. I am very straight laced, responsible and can be by the book. Actually, I'm very laid back and don't concern myself with the crimes of others unless they affect me.

5. I am actually in good shape and know a lot about health and wellness. My fluctuating wealth is deceiving. 

6. I love isolation and am an ambivert.

7. I stand strongly for the underdog and social issues.  I simply have different methods of attack.

Sit down and get to know me, rather than talk about me. It's an experience I can promise you that.

Get Your Rest In

I just came off of a vacation.  I do use my days off wisely. This time, I was fortunate to reunite with some friends from college for a guys trip.  We took a cruise to the Bahamas. It was my 2nd cruise and an awesome time.

I feel very refreshed and rejuvenated. I can see why people take vacations so often, although I usually take a week off out of the year.

And this kills me when you randomly take a week off. Unless it's a holiday week or Spring Break, people often ask where you're going and what you're gonna do.

Now while taking a big vacation is exciting and all, it may not be in the budget or what have you then. You may just need to burn some days from work.  I have a cousin that does that the final two months of the year, every year.

Point is, you need time away from reality, even if you have the best job. Spend time with loved ones and such. Turn off as much technology and electronics as possible. Focus on yourself again. 

One thing running has did for me is traveling for races. I will take weekend excursions for these. When I did Kiawah Island in December, that was awesome, especially around the Holidays.  I look forward to the Cooper River Bridge Run, as well as the Myrtle Beach Mini in October. 

Therefore, make sure you get your rest and have some sort of fun. We know what they say about all work and no play.