Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Blank Space

Cuz She's MY girl.... Taylor Swift, that is.
 
Blastin that Shiz on Repeat.
 
Cuz its gonna be forever, or its gonna go down in flames, you can tell me when its over, if the high was worth the pain.
 

 
 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Vegas. Bay. Bee.

We decided we should finally get out of the pool, and hit the strip. Here is a 30 second video, that shows what kind of people I hang out with. I may, or may not be making a vegas slideshow/video. Some of the guys on the trip have requested COMPLETE anonymity, as if the trip never existed... So we may come out with a G rated video...  or we may keep the entire trip under wraps... we'll have to take a vote. You know the rules.... Moral of the Story?!?! DUH!!! :What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas!!!!!



I rented a pool house right off the strip for the guys. Here is our backyard, with the Stratosphere directly behind us. Chillin with my boy Grizzly Bear Bryce. He drives a van, with no windows. Creepy right? 


Wednesday, July 30, 2014

#TRUTH

This man writes the best lyrics I've ever read. I say that... because he does it consistently... and he writes from the heart. Writing, or reading something from the heart, is one of the truest things you can experience on this earth. Writing from the heart, is letting eyes peer deep into your soul, to see what makes you, what moves you, and what shakes you. I've always felt, words hold more power than weapons. And sometimes, unfortunately, words are even used as weapons. 

These lyrics that come next, come from Ryan Lewis. Also known... as Macklemore. Some truth, coming out of Seattle, Washington.

"He doesn't sleep, so in truth, he never wakes up. Another day rushing to his death, out of breath, on the treadmill of the famous.  He makes mistakes, tells stories to his paintbrush, and when the world finally sees his art, he wishes that he never would have shared it.

Just escape, just escape, ricochets and eclipses faith, living in a city with a grey umbrella over your shoulders and you're becoming suffocated by the weight. Cant hit those breaks. This is what you wanted, right? But you got it all in vein, cause you forgot who you are right as the world learned your name, it goes...

Let me ash my issues, ashtray is the asphalt, american spirits, black coffee, conversations, and my passport. When God gives you everything, everything, that you ever asked for, and it still looks a bit different, then when you pictured it, on that back porch.

And I'm gone, world traveler, all I got is my songs, when the nights start blending, into one another, and I don't recall, Tom Petty, in this mother f*cker, all I wanna do is free fall. Yeah, free fall, and i'm so caught up, i'm so caught up, and i'm so tired.

Stare into the light, and guess who tried it, shit i'm blinded, by this lime light, this lime light, its all night, its all day, these bright lights, these bright lights, once you turn 'em on, you cant walk away.

Don't die here, don't die here, i cam too far, i'm too great, but i'm too scared, and i'm too afraid, afraid to stare this world into its face, i'm almost home, i'm driving lost, my eyelids are closed. Lights turned to grey, the cameras off, the show is over, you close the curtains and just escape..."

-Ryan Lewis, Macklemore

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Curve Ball...

They say life will throw you curve balls… but life only throws curve balls to those that have a plan. Without a plan, there is no such thing as a curveball, but rather, it’s just…. Life. Emotional week for me, and a few tears.  So many changes, so fast.

Cancelling two trips, on the same day, because I have no other choice. I wait all year, to spend the 4th of July on the river, with my best friends, rafting and camping. And I was treating myself to a week on Vancouver, British Columbia in 3 weeks for my birthday treat to myself. Neither of these trips will be happening for me now.

I woke up last Wednesday morning, with a pain in my abdomen. I didn’t think much of it. I haven’t had a health issue my entire life. It didn’t go away the entire day, but it didn’t get worse either. Thursday, I woke up with a little more pain. I assumed it was a light case of food poisoning from something I had ate.. maybe 24 hour flu. Friday morning, I woke up to a lot of pain. Nausea, tenderness, and a tremble.

I realized I needed to call my doctor… something I try not to do at ALL costs. I’m not a fan of traditional medicine, particularly the ENTIRE pharmaceutical industry.  I was able to see him that day, Friday. After x-rays and a couple procedures, we detected a growth on my colon. Nothing is more humbling than being naked in front of your doctor, and his nurse Lol. After a 5 minute discussion about options, and a few signatures, I made a decision, and we scheduled surgery for 6 days later. That is… tomorrow. Lol, with additional appointments Monday, and Wednesday of next week.  

I was put on a heavy antibiotic, to strengthen my blood for the six days leading up. The recovery for that procedure alone, is 3 weeks. A piece of it will be removed, and sent out for testing/diagnosis. I am not worried about any of that, because it’s out of my hands. What I am emotional about is the timing.

I am a happy person. I am a positive person. I am looking at this as an opportunity to recognize a few things. 1) Your health is your life. Without it, no other plan will work. I try to live a healthy lifestyle, but from here on out, I will pay even closer attention to it. 2) This is an opportunity now, to lay low and continue to capitalize my business. Something that I am passionate about. I started working for myself, so that I COULD take off whenever I wanted… but I refuse to look at these vacations as a loss, and rather I will see the time as an opportunity to grow my business faster.

The human body, in its function, abilities, and entirety, is the most amazing thing on the planet. No technology will ever be capable of reaching the intricacy of the human body. We live our lives, every day, EXPECTING to wake up, EXPECTING to grow old, EXPECTING things will be smooth, rarely stopping to acknowledge the vessel in which we live and operate daily. Problems with our body are quite the humbling experience. 

You lose a job, you can get a new one. You lose a friend, you can make a new one. You lose a lover, you can dream of a better one. But when your mind recognizes your body, is the battery of our life, and it can’t be replaced… that can frighten the mind… It’s so important to live a full life, love without regret, and chase your dreams. 

We all know when our Switch was turned on. It was the day we were born. None of us know, when our switch will be turned off. That alone, should create a fire inside, to achieve, and climb, and smile, and help, and hope, and spread love with every breath we take, every step we make.

Certainly, there is a Moral To The Story…

Setbacks may not be setbacks at all… setbacks may be curve balls. And curve balls, just might be opportunities. Opportunities may change the outcome to something better than ever imagined. That’s my story… and I believe it.


When this passes… I’m going to Canada. And I’m going to smile a lot, when I get there. 


Monday, June 2, 2014

Girl... He Cray Cray!!!

Crazy?
NO! I'm NOT Crazy.
Do I Look Crazy?
Did Someone Say I'm Crazy?
Who Said I Was Crazy?!?!
I Swear I'm Not Crazy!
This Is Crazy! Who Said I'm Crazy?!
Tell Me!
NOW!!!!!
I'm NOT Crazy!!! 

Girl...Stay Away!! That Boy Be Cray Cray...


Thursday, May 29, 2014

Gone With The Wind...

Couple things here, folks. lol :)

Nice ride tonight, other than the flat tire coming down Lucky Peak Dam Highway. I was like..... Damn.... get it? haha

Here was my Facebook Post, from the top of the dam. With these 2 lovely pics.

Facebook:

Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lucky Peak Dam...  -At Lucky Peak Dam


Was a great evening for the ride. Minus the pit stop on the side of the road to fix my back tire. Moral to the story you ask? NOT THIS TIME!!!! ha! kidding. Course' there is... the moral is... 4 years ago... i bought a pump... and attached it to my bike frame. For 4 years... I haven't touched that pump. Tonight, on the side of the highway, as I sat pouting, fixing my tire, that there darn pump paid for itself 10 fold. Moral being... prepare for the worst, hope for the best when it comes to recreational sports. Matter fact, you can treat your life in general the same way. Never expect a cake walk... Never EXPECT plan "A" to execute perfectly... 

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Tuesday Trading

This is insane. Almost the EXACT same profit today, tuesday, as yesterday! $20 dollar difference! Worked in my pajamas, drank coffee.. and was done working for the day by 8:30am.

$2,120 Profit today. Not bad for 56 minutes of work. 

I just found out on my blog, if you click on these pics, it enlarges them. Good to know! lol  

I couldn't have timed this trade better. It wend down, for the rest of the day. If you look at my Red Sell icon, I literally sold at the top of the day. That RARELY ever happens for me. Its like a 1 in a million shot. Was a beautiful trade today! 

I quit my job in February to take a chance at something I love. I don't know if this will last, or I will get a job later this year, but i'm loving the challenge. Its something i'm passionate about. Working from home is not fun, I miss the social interaction, but i'm rarely ever trading past 10am. So it might be a time in my life where I can go do something part time, that I literally love. 

Day Trading from home is awesome, because it allows me to be mobile. I could move anywhere in the world, and still do this, as long as I have a computer, and an internet connection. That is exciting, and leaves a lot to the imagination! 

I used to work 2 full months, at a full time job, to make what I just made, yesterday and today. Mind Boggling actually... 

Moral to the Story, you ask? OF COURSE there is!! Do what you love... and listen to your OWN heart... THAT is today's lesson!


Monday, May 19, 2014

Making New Friends

This little baby SKUNK decided he needed to step up onto my shoe, and smell me, before I was allowed to pass his trail! There actually ended up being 5 babies! never did see Mama though.

Moral to the story you ask?? Well of course there is...  Sometimes you have to take chances. You have put stereotypes aside, and you have to dive in, and see what happens... Happy Endings DO exist. The skunk didn't spray me.. and I learned Fear Is Nothing More, Than A Lack Of Knowledge. We fear what we do not know, and what we do not understand. Once educated, or experienced... fear often subsides.




Day Trading

THIS... Is WHY I LOVE Day Trading in the Stock Market. This was my day... Slow from 7:30 to 10:00 because I wanted to analyze this stock's daily movement for awhile... Had I Pulled the Trigger and bought it at the market open, I would have had a $4,000 dollar day. But... I'm not complaining about $2,100 in 40 minutes. Done working for the day by 11am. Off to do something FUN! 


Thursday, May 15, 2014

Is It Love? Or Is It Leave?


How Do We Know If We Love Someone?

There are lots of false flag feelings out there. Desires we want to live, but we pick the wrong people, just so we can attempt to build our castle.

A friend sent me this link today, regarding love and relationships. Was a great read. She came across it, enjoyed it, and decided to pass it to me, so I am doing the same. 

This is a direct quote from the article, it is the last paragraph: 

So, how do you know if it’s love? That is not the question to ask. The question is: Do you choose to love this person or not? Right now. Not tomorrow. Today. Make a choice. Yes or no. If the answer is yes, love as hard as you can. Love with everything you’ve got (your capacity right now at this point in your life). If the answer is no, promise me one thing.

Let the fall make you stronger.


Please click the link below and read this article.


http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/05/how-do-we-know-if-we-love-someone-john-kim/

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Dating-8-EZ

Well... It Happened. My friends talked me into joining a Dating Website. My heart is whole. My mind is whole. My life is whole. Time to experience something new. I'm SOOOOO excited, to be able to share all of my future experiences with all of you.

Like this one... I sent her a message at 4:56 this evening, and then a second one at 5:09, 13 minutes later.

NO, I don't know her. NO I didn't run into Vicki at the supermarket today, and NO, there was not even a Ricky on the list this morning at Yoga. NO my mailbox was not smashed, and NO, I would not attempt to collect sales tax from you, if you destroyed my mailbox.

This is just my attempt at satisfying my friends... so that I can CLAIM, that I AM engaging people on the site. If they choose to ignore me, and BLOCK me... well, i'm sure i'm better off. 

It takes a special kind of WEIRDO, to mix with my WEIRDO. But when that WEIRDO notices me... it will be WEIRDO MAGNETICS creating a WEIRDO force so strong, that WEIRDO will be the new black. 

Oh, and for the record... my profile headline is "Nerdy Girls Only"



It helps, that my profile pic makes me look like a complete Creep. I was blessed with creepy looks. Helps keep the CHICKS away.



Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Susan G. Komen

I Don't Always Wear Pink.... But When I Do....

It's with Mikey...

And Our Favorite Fitness Model, Jamie Eason! :)



Here is a Video of our Day! Such a Fun Event!!!!! 


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Idaho Summer's

If you made it into my highlight video.... it's because you're BADASS and I LOVE YOU! If you didn't make it into this video.... wanna hang out this summer?!?!?!

MOST of this is Summer 2013... i'm just late on putting it together. There is, however, some other trips mixed in with it. Was fun to make... and ultimately it proves.... 

Why MY FRIENDS ARE BETTER THAN YOURS!!!!!!!!! LOL


Saturday, April 26, 2014

Fearless Spirit, a Humble Heart, and an Open Mind.

Often times, I hear people saying, mostly younger people saying, that who they hang out with, and who they surround themselves with does NOT affect who they are and how they live their life. This is naive, ridiculous, and complete rubbish. The people you surround yourself with will DIRECTLY affect the way you live, act, talk, think, and treat others. When you take from good people, without contributing, they will catch on, and distance themselves from you. Give back, everything you get, and then 10% more. Love the people around you, support them, and guide them, within parameters. 

Wisdom comes with age, but it can start early, and take effect as soon as you choose it to. The friendships and partnerships we build throughout life are the single most important thing we can do on earth. Within that, is loving, caring, and keeping compassion, for those you know, and those you don't know. Smile, live, share, embrace, remember, and document the life you love. Leave a path for others to follow that may be in doubt of their own potential. 

I've been blessed, with the best friends on the planet.  These friendships do not come for free, or easy. Constant contribution, and reflection, keep them healthy and happy. Contribute to the lives of the people around you. Make it on to their highlight reel, and put them on yours. This journey is fast, and it must be lived with a fearless spirit, a humble heart, and an open mind



Thursday, April 24, 2014

Throw Back Thursday

Here's a Throw Back Thursday for y'all!!! Great Song! With a stroke of good luck, and a little help, I came across this song again. :) 

#TBT March 24, 2010. A great year. Life is a learning experience. Take the lessons from behind you, and apply them in front of you! 

A King would trade his finest crown....for a love, love like this.  And Warriors have laid weapons down....for a love, love like this. :)

#TBT February 12, 2010

Be a Lover. Life goes by fast. Enjoy the moments, Forgive Always, and Learn from Everyone. You wont always do it right, but never give up trying.


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Harlem Shake....

I made this video, to show you what me and my WEIRDO friends do in the wilderness.... When people are acting "normal" I feel out of place... So let me show you MY normal. Sit back and enjoy until the end... :) 

maximize the YouTube screen and enjoy our AWESOMENESS!


MIkey's Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to one of the most badass guys on the planet. You've been a great friend over the years, pushed me to be a better person mentally and physically. Inspired me to take more chances, and to follow my dreams. I'm lucky to have you in my life 99% of the time...that other 1%, you're a real pain in the ass!! lol. Love You Brother!!!! 


Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Hells Canyon

What an AMAZING trip. I took two friends with me, and I made about 15 new ones. ALL amazing people that I cant wait to see again! More pics and video to come, as soon as my life gives me a free minute to collaborate! 


Thursday, April 10, 2014

Birthday Vacation Just For ME!!!

Well, it's a go for my birthday vacation to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. My host family will be out of town the entire week that I am there, so I will have their WHOLE condo to myself. It is a young European married couple, and they are predominantly French speaking, so I appreciate her effort to respond to me in English, even thought her message made me giggle a little. Here it is... lol


Hahahahaha! I think she meant to say "sweet message" instead of a sweat massage! I don't think i'll be giving anyone a sweat massage while I'm in Vancouver...but who knows. lol

My condo will be directly behind this beach, literally...the first set of buildings. This is English Bay Beach in Vancouver. This is in West Vancouver. It is also a 5 minute bike ride from world famous Stanley Park, which is a Cycle, and Mtn. Bike haven! 





I planned my trip a week after my birthday, so I could also check out the Honda International Firework Festival/Competition. One of the largest firework displays in the world is set off, from barges, a couple hundred yards off this beach, in the bay. I cant decide if i'm going to lay on the beach, outside my condo, and watch the fireworks, or try to wiggle my way on to someone's boat in the bay... if I can make a few new friends in the right place! lol 




I was going to fly, but now I am going to drive, so I can take my cycle bike, mountain bike, and paddle board. This is one of the hundreds of trails in Stanley Park.



I'm taking a sea plane from Vancouver to Victoria, the capital, for a day long excursion, followed by a ferry ride back to Vancouver. :)



Here is a 2 minute video, of the plane ride to Victoria, experience. :)



And last, but certainly not least, i'm checking off a couple of my bucketlist.org goals, going to Grouse Mountain Skyride, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. 






I suppose some people might find this to be a very boring vacation, but its right up my alley! I'm very excited. 

If any of these things seem interesting to you, or you want to know more about them, here is a list of links that will direct you to the websites of these places. Kind of fun to check out, and full of AMAZING pictures!! 

www.capbridge.com  Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

www.grousemountain.com  Grouse Mountain. Click on "Activities Guide"

www.stanleypark.org  Stanley Park, Vancouver.

www.hondacelebrationoflight.com World Famous Firework Show, on 3 different nights, July 26, July 30, and August 2.

And FINALLY... I highly recommend that all of you go to www.bucketlist.org and start your own bucket list. It keeps track of them for you, you can add to them anytime you want, you can mark them "complete" add photos of you completing them, along with date and time. Very awesome site! You can also "follow" people, and see as they accomplish their bucket list goals. :) Here is my direct bucket list page. :)

www.bucketlist.org/list/pifer.adam/

As always, CHEERS! and Much Love!!

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Tiny House Dream, Complete!

My AMAZING friend Kristie traveled to Hawaii and lived while she built this tiny house. She comes home to Idaho tomorrow. So amazing, and so talented!!! What a cool project! Who doesn't love this new wave of Tiny House's!!! You will actually be able to rent it out for a stay! 

You can also check out her blog website, as she documents and explains everything she does on these projects! Such an incredible lady! 

http://www.tinyhouseontheprairie.net



Monday, March 17, 2014

Chameleon's

Sometimes, all you need, to get over someone, is to simply get to know them....


Saturday, March 15, 2014

Hells Canyon Raft Trip Coming Up!!!

My buddy, Bear, made this video from his trip down Hells Canyon last summer. I am pretty excited, and a little nervous also, to be doing this trip in one month! I've been on white water, but nothing this big. I cant wait to meet new people on this trip, make new friends, and build some incredible memories with them! Nothing better than white water, campfire, sleeping on the beach, and great folks! BRING IT ON! 


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Boise Greenbelt

Was a beautiful day Monday. Had to get out and enjoy my first ride of the year! Hopefully it opens the flood gates for many more! I'm ready! Been missing the bike all winter.

This is my favorite section of the Boise Greenbelt. I don't know why it sounds like I am in a New York City Subway, this is real time, not sped up. Its just super noisy... could be the rocket pack on my back.... not sure. :)

 
 


Saturday, February 15, 2014

Goo Goo Dolls

Beyond excited and surprised to see this show live tonight in  person, in Boise. I've always been able to express my feelings on paper, but, there have been times in my life, I've been numb and silent. This band has always been able to speak for me in those times. Such a sentimental group to me, and a group I have loved since High School!!


Too Many good songs to list, but here are two of my favorites from them.

This one is called "Iris" Definitely my favorite.
Favorite line from song: "And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming, or the moment of truth in your lies, when everything feels like the movies, yeah you'd bleed just to know you're alive..."


This one is called, "Before It's Too Late" Definitely my second favorite! :)
Favorite line from song: "And the risk that might break you's the one that would save a life you don't live is still lost. So stand on the edge with me. Hold back your fear and see, Nothing is real 'til it's gone..."

 
 

A few others I really like are, Come To Me, Let Love In, Better Days, and Name.



Friday, February 14, 2014

Baby Diviya

So happy, and so proud. Congrats to my good friends Derek and Vera on baby Diviya! She is beautiful, and healthy! Love is a gift given from God, that makes our life on earth complete. What a beautiful little bundle of joy! :)

I told her she was busted! and she put her hands up! Too cute. :)

Happy Valentines Day to all, and much love, excited for my night! :)

Sunday, February 2, 2014

McCall, Idaho

I may have been a vacationer this weekend, but my next home purchase will definitely be in McCall. And then I'll be a vacation home, vacationer. :) McCall is, has been, and always will be such a special place to me. So many good memories of spending time up there with my family as a child. Was great to spend the weekend up there, last weekend, during the Ice Festival, and make some very new, very special memories with some very special people!









Thursday, January 23, 2014

Vacations!

Well, its time to get some of these trips out of the way, and checked off the bucket list. So it's GO TIME! Here is the schedule that is booked so far, and I'd love to add a September, or October trip in there too if I can!

It starts Tomorrow! with my favorite place on Earth. McCall, Idaho for the Winter Festival, and an amazing cabin with some super amazing people!

McCall, Idaho. Winter Festival. Jan 24-28th


 
 
After McCall, is Hells Canyon Rafting Trip. I'm both nervous, and a little scared for this trip, and THAT is the feeling I love!  April 17-21
 

 
After Rafting, I am treating myself to a week in Vancouver, British Columbia, by myself, for my BIRTHDAY!!! July 18-25. With the first night, and the last night, in Seattle. I'm driving up, on purpose, so that I can take my Cycle Bike, Mountain Bike, and Stand Up Paddle Board. :)
 
I'm staying right on the beach, on the upper west side, next to Staley Park. I'm particularly excited to wake up each morning and ride, visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, and the day long air excursion to Victoria in a sea plane, with a ferry ride back. :)
 


 
 
After Canada, is the Big BACHELOR party for Ben before he marries the woman of his dreams, Elise!  Las Vegas Baby. Booked a full house, 2 mins from the strip. Pool, Hottub, Pool Table, and patio around the pool that entertains 30 peeps!   August 21-24th
 

 
 
After Vegas, is AUSTRALIA!!! Prolly the MOST excited about this one. I've always wanted to see the fireworks in Sydney on New Years Eve. I've always wanted to take a surf lesson IN Australia, I am in love with Iceberg's Pool, and always wanted to swim in it, and visit the world famous Bondi Beach, and visit the iconic Sydney Opera House.. So...I'm doing it. :)
December 26th- January 4th