I came to LA with winter legs, a fresh import from Vancouver, a city that has been drenched from a winter of El Nino tainted weather. Even though I have been riding year round, I have been doing nothing but easy commutes to and from…
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epiphany : a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way While riding my bike to work one cold, albeit sunny October morning in 2015, I suddenly had an epiphany and decided I had to quit my…
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paradigm shift : a fundamental change from one way of thinking to another, a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis In the last couple of years, my life went through dramatic changes and I experienced my paradigm shattering. It was an uncomfortable, yet welcoming feeling… a…
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Let’s say… You don’t ride a bicycle because you are scared of traffic. It’s too dangerous, you tell yourself. Everyone reminds you the same thing… and you listen to them. So like the millions of unfortunate people who never take risks, you sit in a metal…
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This winter has not been very bright and cycling-friendly in Vancouver. Last year at this time, I remember countless freezing sub-zero (yet dry!) rides with my friends. Early morning 6am spins before the sun would even rise over the winter skies, and then happily spinning…
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I like my hair big, my make up dark, lashes long and my heels high. I love drama and anything different. Natural is boring. I am proud of my body because I always remain disciplined. I am a go-getter. Once I make up my mind,…
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The other pillars in my life are: WEALTH +INTELLECT + RELATIONSHIPS When you’ve finally started taking care of yourself, when you’ve finally allowed some time for personal growth …you can finally focus everything else that will add abundance to your life. You already have the…
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I workout for aesthetics, not athletics. I don’t care about hitting PR’s or lifting heavier weights. In fact, I’ve barely progressed in weights for the last two years. Guess what? I don’t care. I workout to maintain my figure. I workout to look good… it is something I’ve…
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I am not religious. I do not believe in god. Well I do… but I believe we are each our own God. Life is what YOU make of it. I do not depend on a deity to make my day good. Nor do I blame it…
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You know you are addicted to cycling when… Your phone is filled with photos of sunsets, mountains, roads and your bike. And your bike against every back drop possible. When you stop checking the weather because rain or shine, you are riding anyway. When you…
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Happy new year! I never set resolutions as I am on a continuous journey of spiritual growth and personal development which does not have an ending. Why wait for January 1st to roll around? When you are free of a destination, each little step in…