Personal Passions
My personal hobbies consists of ways I can dissipate the excess amount of energy that I usually exude…
The one that Nurtures me is my family. My wonderful wife, Dawn has been my rock, my anchor, and my sanity checker for the last xixhdhd years. It is only due to her unwavering love and support that I can even contemplate reaching for my own dreams. My two adorable cockapoos also give me great comfort. Every time they wag their tail, I feel their utter joy. And my parents and family, who are patiently waiting for me to figure it all out…
The one that Grounds me the most is being in nature. Having been a city boy I revel among trees. Luckily Northwest provides plenty! When my life turns from exciting and challenging to hectic and only walking in a forest or hugging a Douglas Fir will ground me. (Yes, I am a Tree Hugger 
The one that Challenges me is my fitness. I have been trying to get back to my past regimen, but fitness has always played a key role in my life, whether in bodybuilding, Aikido, or DDR…(thats Dance Dance Revolution
The one that Makes me Think is Toastmasters. I have joined Toastmasters in the Spring of 2007 and since then have flurished through its training and its comraderie. I have never been shy, but I have lacked the discipline and skills to be a good public speaker–skills that Toastmasters is helping me perfect.
