what I've learned

I'm going to go travel log on you soon but here's a preview of my favorite pics and some emotional ramblings from beginning to reflect on this whole journey to hawaii...

To be told that I've inspired someone else is the highest compliment I could ever be paid

To be told that so many times in the past year makes every step of this journey worth it and it really makes me feel that I've lead a successful life

Living your life to the fullest, exploring your talents with unapologetic passion and striving to be the person you want to be while accepting your imperfections actually does inspire others

This journey to ali'i drive has made me feel more loved than anything I've ever done in life and while I don't always feel worthy of all that love, it will never go under-appreciated

The friendships triathlon has brought me have strong roots and deep bonds that will never be broken by distance or time apart

It was never about winning, or finishing times, or places. It wasn't about money or medals. While it mattered at the time, it will never be what I remember. Its always been about the friends, the experiences, the joy of overcoming my own limits. Somewhere in the process, inspiring others has validated that emotion.

Whatever your dream is, chase it. Whatever your passion is, envelop your soul in it. Whatever you want to achieve in life, make it happen. God doesn't promise tomorrow, but you do have right now. Life is much too short to pursue material possessions, you can't take them with you. But you can grab hold of your life, become the person you've always dreamed of, travel to the ends of the earth, meet amazing people, make incredible friends and chase your dreams. If your fortunate enough to live life to a ripe old age, you can look back and know it was all worthwhile; that at each moment in time, you lived your life to the fullest and became the person you desired to be.