Liars and Tyrants and Bears, Oh My!

The news cycle has been tense lately. It’s hard not to wake up and wonder if the war between Russia and Ukraine will move closer or further from your home. Wouldn’t it be nice if the fighting would stay between those who wished to fight? It’s heartbreaking to hear that civilians are caught in cross-fire anywhere. I’d certainly like to hear about some better news. … Continue reading Liars and Tyrants and Bears, Oh My!

More Waiting for Dental School

The application process for dental school has been a grueling process. I put in over four months studying for the admission’s test, working usually five to eight hours per day studying. After crushing the test, filling out the application took about another two months and a few thousand dollars. Just to apply to six schools! A few months later and I received an invite to … Continue reading More Waiting for Dental School

A New Weightlifting Plan

Recently, I have been getting into Dr. Brett Osborn’s book Get Serious on improving overall health and fitness. I am only about a quarter of the way into the book, but I have reached a section that has peaked my interest. This section is focused on structuring an exercise routine. It includes both the type of exercises to perform, how to perform them, and how … Continue reading A New Weightlifting Plan

Should I drink a gallon of water every day?

For 2022, I started a fitness and mental health challenge that involves drinking a full gallon of water for 75 days (Currently on day 26/75). For anyone interested, this challenge is called 75 Hard. I plan to write more about the other aspects of this program in future posts. Whether you are participating in this challenge or not, at one point in your life you … Continue reading Should I drink a gallon of water every day?