Dedicated to Josh, and to those who are willing to go beyond what is considered comfortable To leave that which is known, to be met with the unknown is exhilarating and yet frightening simultaneously. Giving up security for adventure, yields stories that cannot be forgotten. Asking 'what if' instead of 'why' breaks perceptions of the … Continue reading Written for the daring
Tag: challenge
The longest ride
-780Km (Distance travelled) -70 hours (Time travelled) - 7 days (Days travelled) -Lots (Calories burned) Saturday, 4 September, 2021. My escapade began. Months of planning, training, blood, sweat and tears(that was just sweat looking like tears), came down to a week to face the music. I had this very morbid idea to get on a … Continue reading The longest ride
Cold showers
In the month of February I decided I would take a cold shower everyday regardless of the weather. The only time where I did not take a cold one was when I didn't shower at all that day, so I would say it was a pretty successful challenge. And for those in the northern hemisphere … Continue reading Cold showers
Self-Improvement
I'm not one to say: "Apologies for such a long wait for my next post, it has been busy, " or something like that. But it has been a while, a very long while. So apologies. Perhaps you will find out why in another post. Who knows. Entering a new year one surely has a … Continue reading Self-Improvement
Race day: Part 1-Build up
It's race day! The annual Jbay wind farm mountain bike race is here. Cyclists from all over South Africa have come to participate. Fierce competition was to be expected and prizes that would match the talent of the racers. It's my first ever mountain bike race. I have nothing to compare this to. It is … Continue reading Race day: Part 1-Build up
What season are you in?
What word would you describe the season that you are in? Has it been a challenging one? Has it been a time of growth? A time of acceleration? A time of stagnation? A time of reflection? A time of meeting new people? A time of lonesomeness? It may be difficult to say that you have … Continue reading What season are you in?
Taking the first step
What is it that you would like to do in your life? What goals and aspirations would you like to reach this year and this lifetime? I'm sure everyone has their own goals but so often we never seem to achieve them. We waste our time on the wrong things and fear that we may … Continue reading Taking the first step
Is it worth getting thrown into the deep end?
A wise word from a wise man: Life is diffuicult. This is not actually from a wise person because it doesn't take a genious to figure out the above statement. It seems that the older we get, the more responsibilities are taken over by us. This means that there is more at stake. Sometimes in … Continue reading Is it worth getting thrown into the deep end?
I fasted sugar and it changed my life
In general, fasting is a brilliant way to get your life back on track. In many ways it can give you a fresh perspective on life and how you may have been wasting some of those precious seconds. I have fasted many times in my life for various things: Technology, different types of food but … Continue reading I fasted sugar and it changed my life