I started skiing when I was 18 months. Some people say "You were skiin' before you were walkin'". I was born and raised in Vermont. I have always felt as though my life has been written out many years before I was born, and I make sure I scramble the story.
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+ more bio informationI walk into the caf. I look around, and I see my friend, the only person who looks uncomfortable waiting there. Being late was inherited from my mother. I find now, since I have been able to drive, I am either extremely early, inherited from my dad, or extremely late. I never seem to find the in between.As I sit down, I apolo... More..
I started to ski at a young age and have turned to the competition side of the sport. This year I really decided to step it up a notch and started to attend an academy for skiing.My mom started working with athletes in the 90's. She is well known around Vermont and in the skiing world. She has been since 1972, the year she wo... More..
Everyday, waking up and knowing I have a full twenty minutes drive to my school. Knowing I'm going to be behind the wheel of my car, gripping it until my knuckles turn white. Knowing it will bounce up and down when I cruise over slight bumps in the road. So what if I need new shocks. I'll get them at some point in my life, ma... More..
My house used to be a hunting camp.Sometimes I picture the old guys with beer bellies sitting in my living room talking about their great accomplishment of the day: "shootin' an eight pointer."Growing up in a small house made room for my adventures and imagination. I loved to play horses. I used to make my little brother, Rya... More..
Sailing is simple. It eases your body, it can feel like you are perfectly standing still on a windy day or it can feel like your flying with winds racing through your hair. Competing in sailing just helps with the adrenaline rush and if the love is there you should need a reason to go sailing. There shouldn't ever be a reason... More..
Learning Growing BeingIf you could pass confidence through two fingertips or by someone's small touch.If wisdom could be gained through a simple handshake or by a meaningful hug.Technology means nothing without knowledge.Work gains nothing without experience.Learning from wrongs is important but are we supposed to forget abou... More..
I started skiing when I was 18 months. Some people say I was skiin' before I was walkin'. I was born and raised in Vermont. I have always felt as though my life has been written out many years before I was born, and I make sure I scramble the story. I'm not a bad kid, that's for sure. I haven't ever been to prison, let alone ... More..
Animals come in different shapes and sizes, colors and temperaments. And every individual animal has a different personality. My mom is in her mid fifties and hates having to clean kitty litter, cages or anything, for that matter, everyday. She doesn't like the attention deficit animals, but she does like loyal animals.About ... More..
You never did come to my window. I guess that's not a reason or an excuse, it's a statement, a truthful, meaningful statement. I don't know if I made a mistake but if I didn't then there isn't anything to learn here. As I pick up the phone I'm as nervous as ever. I want to keep our friendship close but I want you to move on. ... More..
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