This week I started a road trip I have wanted to do for a few years. My goal is to explore the northwestern USA and a bit of Canada. I’ve not done a whole bunch of planning so there are going to be some unplanned expenses as well as some opportunity costs. But I would regret putting this off any longer. My first destination is Great Basin National Park in...
I love Electronic Dance Music (EDM). While it wasn’t until a few years ago that the genre really took off, I’ve loved it since I discovered a few artists during the 90s (RedNex and Real McCoy). For about a decade I have been vaguely aware of music festivals around the world that celebrate dance music. One that has been on my bucket list is...
My work week ended on Tuesday. As expected the conference really burned me out emotionally and mentally. Thanks to lingering pain from my bicycle wreak I was also physically shot too. When I moved to California in 2015 I had intended to visit Grand Canyon National Park, however due to a last minute emergency at work, I skipped it, rushed to Irvine, then flew to...
I honestly dislike giving up my weekend to work. This conference is very important to my employer and apparently my training skills are needed. I hope to not have to attend next year as the stress is insane. Sunday went well. I started my Monday by doing an early 5k run along the strip both for my health and to calm myself before the day’s presentations. The...
Once a year, my employer sends me to either Orlando or Vegas to work at a training conference. After doing this for the past 6 years I am kind of bored with the event. This year it was Vegas and due to living in So Cal it presented a unique opportunity to drive there instead of flying. If felt kind of nice not having to rush for an airline schedule. I took some time...