ABSTRACT In the heart of the Midwest sits the third largest city in the United States: Chicago. A sprawling, lake-side metropolis with a hustling and energetic undertone coursing through every person and building. Yet for all the might and history… Continue reading

For those who need some extra sporting entertainment over this summer I would recommend checking out the Tour de France. The famous race is the most important race of the year for cyclists and is generally considered the most popular… Continue reading

Part of the transition process for separating from the Navy includes lots of different medical appointments. Today, I did my optometry exam. Whenever I get my eyes or hearing checked I like to treat it like a game and have… Continue reading

Welcome to my food blog! One opinion I have held for quite some time is that the United States does not do bread well. Bread is amazing and can be both the cornerstone and highlight for any meal in which… Continue reading

I am about halfway through a book right now called Cave in the Snow, written by Vicki Mackenzie. It is a random book I grabbed at Goodwill a couple days ago because it looked intriguing. The book follows the life… Continue reading

Play this in the background while reading: January 1, 2024. I looked deep within myself for a New Year’s resolution. What could I change within myself that would bear the most fruit? What flaws could I eradicate from my body… Continue reading

I am officially done with my command in the Navy. ID Badges turned in. Personal storage cleaned out. Security clearances removed. I spent my Navy career based out of San Diego. For most of that time, I worked out of… Continue reading

I flew to Los Angeles today to stay with family before I head down to San Diego to finish up a few final tasks with the Navy. I have flown a lot this summer as I bounce back and forth… Continue reading

I did all my graduate school interviews last fall. To prepare for them, I practiced all the likely questions I was expecting to get. Why do you want to go to our school? Why do you want to pursue an… Continue reading

July 15th. Halfway through the month. I don’t really feel like writing today. There are a few larger topics I wanted to talk about throughout this month but they are difficult to tackle in one sitting. I could break them… Continue reading