Work Hard, Play Hard
Studies have shown that an active lifestyle outside of the workplace actually promotes more productive employees in the workplace. Based on this study alone I am one of the most productive individuals you could hire. I work hard, but I play just as hard!
The Beach is one of my places to relax. From infancy my parents took me there on family vacations and now it has become a place of relaxation for me. I even worked on the beach patrol in Wildwood Crest for three summers. If I should happen to have a free day in the summer, the beach is where you will probably find me.
Sailing is a skill my father taught me as a boy. As I showed more interest in the sport my father and I began to advance our skills from a small Sunfish (16 foot sailboat) to a larger 28 foot Caliber. We even went as far as to attending sailing school in Annapolis and get our Captains Licenses.
Snowarding is a sport I did not pick up until college. From the first day at Blue Mountain (Pennsylvania Ski Resort) I knew I was hooked on this sport. I could hardly move to attend class the next day, but still knew it was my winter passion. I enjoyed it so much that I actually moved to Vermont and became an Instructor at Stowe Resorts. Probably still my favorite winter activity.
I first tried Paragliding during my honeymoon in Switzerland. Now that I have experienced what it is like to be a bird, I'm looking for the next place I can do it. The ultimate peaceful sightseeing experience.
Rock Climbing is something I started in High School and have stuck with since. A different kind of workout, this activity combines being outside, physical endurance, and a little risk to give you an amazing feeling of self gratitude once you have completed a full climb. I am not daring enough to advance more than top roping or bouldering but for me I'm satisfied with those limits for now.
White Water Rafting is only something I have done a few times on the east coast but its on my bucket list to try down the Colorado River someday. I hope to plan that trip sooner than later.
Swimming has become one of my favorite things to do for a workout and recreation. A number of my favorite activities happen around water so I find it important to be proficient in the water just in case that is where I end up. I try to swim two to four miles per week to keep my skills in check.
Hiking is just something I stumbled upon in my travels. I find a path and want to see where it goes. Next thing I know I am five miles into the countryside and enjoying a view I could have never seen from the road. Goes to show you the road less traveled really does make all the difference. Since I started hiking, I have been to the tallest peaks in a number of states and a few countries.
