Dave and Heather's Blog

The one constant that hasn't changed in the past year is my job. Still stable as ever I'm trugging on at the Bar, better pay but not a lot has changed in that respect. Family is doing well. My sister got married earlier in the year which was a major turning point in my life.

Ashley's wedding made me reflect on my life. What am I doing? Am I on the right track? Has there been a festering issues that needed to be dealt with?  I realized there were a number of things that needed attention.  My life needed a major overhaul. A few things had to be addressed.

The first and formost complicated and sticky aspect of my life was the ending of a 6 year relationship with my ex. The last year of the relationship was drawn out and difficult. Sure there were good times but deep down inside I was avoiding a number of issues. At 31 years old (30 at the time), and seeing my sister get married, I needed to decide how I was going to ever take that step with the relationship I was in. I realized I just couldn't for a number of reasons I can't get into here. Let's just say it was due to unreconsilable differences in what we both expected in each other. It was rough at first but was for me, the best thing. For her, I think and hope it was the best thing as well although she wasn't pleased about the decision.  

These days, I've met someone fantastic and looking forward into seeing where that will lead to. She has all the qualities I've wanted in a partner. Super smart, attractive, successful, independant, and we really click. Of course it's early and I'm excited about where it could lead to. This is uncharted grounds for me.

Work wise, I've realized that I need to do something new. I'm tired of software, at least developing and managing for others. The only way I'm going to stick in software is if I can self incorporate. Ashley and I have a great buisness idea. I'm hoping this will take off. I also have some side projects for friends I'm starting to work on. Currently, with my life in flux the past few months, I haven't felt the need to stir up much at my current place of employment. So for now, I'm trudging along, doing the work at the best of my ability as always and paying my bills so I can focus on other things like...

Cycling.

Well rather fitness. My cycling took off like mad in June. I went from a semi casual rider to a road commando riding 150 miles a week.  At first it was a means to clear my mind and return to my body and move inwards. I needed to recoonnect with my body if I had any chance of reconnecting and sorting out my mind. What started as 50 miles a week (primarily on weekends) became a regimental 3 weekdays and all weekend event with circuit weight training.

Thanks to my friend Dr. Justin Lau D.C. (http://www.elitespinalcare.com/), he helped me figure out a great weight training program.

A few months later, quite a bit lighter, I completed a 100 mile (106 mile) century ride and I felt great. Thse days I can climb Mt Diablo or ride 80 miles with ease. I can finally look in the mirror and like what I see.   That's just a bonus. 

I'm planning on buying a new bike soon. A Trek 5200. Molded carbon frame.   I plan on racing in Febuary of next year. I think I have a chance.

So what's next?  I hope to update this site as much as I can with new news. We'll see. As things are pretty crazy these days I'll try my best.