In short, change defines the best years of my life, and this year has been the prime example of positive change. What follows is a full list of just what happened this summer.
From Findlay to Perrysburg: Seeking Out the Perfect Job
This is the big one, of course. This past spring I grew tired of my job at CRI in Findlay and during a quick browse for jobs online, stumbled upon a small company in Perrysburg, OH. Moving to Perrysburg sounded like a dream come true: I could live close to home, make more money, live in a wonderful city, and get a ton of great experience as a web developer.
I never wanted something so bad in my life, and I worked furiously for nearly a month to prepare for three interviews, a small lab project, and a potential upheaval of my cozy life in Findlay. I got the job, of course, and I did on my own what I had always relied on other people for: I found happiness, success, and comfort all at once.
I have been incredibly happy with my professional life ever since.
Pure, Unadulterated Fate
Right as I moved to Perrysburg, I also met up with an old female friend from college. The two of us never really kicked anything off as friends in college - our lives were just heading in different directions. This past summer we met up for the first time in years and have been having a blast. An absolute blast.
Along with one friend came another: an old Meijer co-worker moved back to Ohio, which has allowed him and I to hang out, catch-up, and have some great times at Cedar Point.
In the end this summer has really hammered one point home: I have some awesome friends all-around.
Back to Biking Basics
In 2001 I biked like my life depended on it, and for nine years since then I have been rather sedentary. School, girls, college, you know the routine. This past summer I rediscovered my love for biking and have made it the single-most important aspect of my outdoor life. I sunk serious time and money into buying a new bike (which I love), and I have integrated biking into my daily life.
The result of this physical activity has been tremendously good for my health. I am in the best shape of my life and I intend to continue improving my health.
Get to the Point
This summer was kicked off with a new tradition for me: weekly trips to Cedar Point. No longer just a twice-a-year event with the family, I turned Cedar Point into a casual weekend affair. I bought a Platinum Season Pass and have been to The Point at least a dozen times already, with at least two or three more trips possible before the park closes for the winter.
Along with one friend came another: an old Meijer co-worker moved back to Ohio, which has allowed him and I to hang out, catch-up, and have some great times at Cedar Point.
In the end this summer has really hammered one point home: I have some awesome friends all-around.
Back to Biking Basics
In 2001 I biked like my life depended on it, and for nine years since then I have been rather sedentary. School, girls, college, you know the routine. This past summer I rediscovered my love for biking and have made it the single-most important aspect of my outdoor life. I sunk serious time and money into buying a new bike (which I love), and I have integrated biking into my daily life.
The result of this physical activity has been tremendously good for my health. I am in the best shape of my life and I intend to continue improving my health.
Get to the Point
This summer was kicked off with a new tradition for me: weekly trips to Cedar Point. No longer just a twice-a-year event with the family, I turned Cedar Point into a casual weekend affair. I bought a Platinum Season Pass and have been to The Point at least a dozen times already, with at least two or three more trips possible before the park closes for the winter.
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