Tag: lifestyle

End: Year One, Lutsen, Minnesota

Reflections: 2015. The most challenging and rewarding year of my life thus far. The world has opened up to me in a way in which I never knew was possible. Or possibly, I never knew which way to …

December 29, 2015 – Lutsen, Minnesota

What a beautiful woman. Even if she did just break my six hundred dollar smart phone. Which she will deny. Either way, I’m thankful that the stars aligned in such a way that I was able to have …

November 29, 2015 – Lutsen, Minnesota

Another holiday sacrificed to humanity in the books. I’m utilizing the resort’s swimming pool, reflecting on the recent Thanksgiving week. As per usual in the food service industry, I had to work the holiday. It’s only half bad …

September 7, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

From riches to rags. Well, not exactly. But this is quite the opposite set-up compared to my last host. The community cabin for the farm workers has no running water, no bathroom, limited electricity due to the solar …

July 26, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

“I’m a model, currently living in L.A…” …Says the most drop dead gorgeous girl I’ve talked to this summer. Far fetched, but I’d believe it. I tell her that I work here, and point to my mom and …

July 4, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

It’s moments like these that can make a man question everything. Syr is laying on the dock next to her uncle Theo (Mari’s brother), watching the fireworks exploding all around the lake. Mari is there, along with her …

June 1, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

What a beautiful place. Kaia (Mari’s mother) is driving me around town, giving me a tour of the area and their properties. Crosslake is a town amongst the Whitefish chain of lakes, so there are stunning views everywhere. …

March 30, 2015 – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Technology may be the end of us. But for now, it’s irreplaceable. The yin to my yang. My life force. In fact, I can’t live this lifestyle without it. …or could I? Without it, I wouldn’t be able …

February 6, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

“Guys, I think this is what I want to do with my life.” It’s 2007, and I’m sitting in my living room with my roommate and his girlfriend. I recently had a revelation of sorts, enamored with my …

January 28, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

“It’s nice to see a parent that takes the time to play with their child.” I smile and say, “Thank you,” to the kind stranger paying me such a compliment as I’m watching Syr play at a nearby …