Exercise

I love exercise; it's a way of life. I look forward to going to the gym each week because I know it's going to be great. Exercise is my solitude; my ME time. We all need some me time and what better way than a good workout? I get up at 3:30am Monday-Thursday to get ready for my 5am workout. I spend 1 hr & 15 to 1 hr & 30 minutes doing legs & chest, arms, back and shoulders and arms. I spread the aforementioned workouts over 4 days. I go hard in the gym because I believe if you aren't sweating or exhausted, you haven't worked out hard enough. Exercise keeps me looking good in my clothes, bodyfat down, energy up and I have a reason to replace calories burned. Exercise not only has health benefits but it's great for well-being and confidence. When you look good, you feel good. Professional athletes get paid to work out because they have to stay in top shape for their sports. Some people make a career out of exercise as fitness trainers/consultants, bodybuilders, etc. If I could get paid to work out full-time, I'd do it with no hesitation.

Vacation

For as long as I can remember, vacations were a part of my life. Twice a year, I'd go out of town to see family or just to get away. Vacations are one of life's hidden gems because they allow you to unwind; you don't have to worry about what's going on at home. You explore new surroundings, cultures and overall, a new way of life. If I could get paid full-time to take vacations, that would be awesome. There's nothing like spending a week or so in a different city taking in the sights & sounds, partaking of that city's cuisine & attractions, etc. When you return home, you have a deeper appreciation for your hometown because you were able to see life from a different perspective. While vacations can be enjoyable, they make one well-rounded. I was no stranger to the road because my dad used to drive trucks and I traveled on the road with him just about every summer. Great bonding time and I learned about the road. I'm able to go on the road by myself if I so choose because I'll know how to get to my destination. I love vacations and plan on taking many more throughout my life. My ultimate vacation is a week-long cruise to a tropical island of my choice. I'll either go solo or with a few close friends, or me and the family will take a cruise together. Everybody needs to take a vacation at least once a year, twice at the most.

Entrepreneurship

Many entrepreneurs started off with a dream; a dream of a better product, idea, improvement on a current product or service and turned it into reality. Entrepreneurship is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have because you took the necessary steps to bring your vision to pass. I like to see successful entrepreneurs do their thing because they give hope to aspiring entrepreneurs that if I can do it, so can you. All you need is a creative idea that no one has thought of and once you have an idea, write it down and apply for a patent. The patent is what seals the deal; it says that nobody can profit off your idea but YOU. I've always thought about what entrepreneurship would be like and I've come up with several creative ideas that no one has thought of. Many of my ideas are improvements on current services and products and others are fresh off my head. Several ideas are on the horizon and I want to wait for the right time (which usually comes fast) to submit my idea(s) to the proper company and start profiting. Self-employment brings financial freedom like no other, which is another reason why I want to be an entrepreneur. When or if I have a family, I want them to be straight for life. 

Unconditional Love

Unconditional love is a term that means to love someone regardless of their actions or beliefs. It is a concept comparable to true love, a term which is more frequently used to describe love between lovers. By contrast, unconditional love is frequently used to describe love between family members, comrades in arms and between others in highly committed relationships. It has also been used in religious context to describe God's love for mankind. In an ideal world, we would love unconditionally but because humans are flawed, we exercise conditional love. As long as people act right and do what we ask, they're alright with us but the minute people don't do our bidding, we have no use for them. Unconditional love separates the individual from her or his behaviors. The individual is loved unconditionally as a "perfect" child of the Higher Power. However, the individual may exhibit behaviors that are unacceptable in a particular situation. To begin with a simple example: one acquires a puppy. The puppy is cute, playful, and the owner's heart swells with love for this new family member. Then the puppy urinates on the floor. The owner does not stop loving the puppy, but needs to modify the behavior through training and education. Some secular authors make a distinction between unconditional love and conditional love. In conditional love: love is 'earned' on the basis of conscious or unconscious conditions being met by the lover, whereas in unconditional love, love is 'given freely' to the loved one 'no matter what'. Loving first. Conditional love requires some kind of finite exchange, whereas unconditional love is seen as infinite and measureless. Unconditional love should not be mistaken with unconditional dedication: unconditional dedication refers to an act of the will irrespective of feelings (e.g. a person may consider they have a duty to stay with a person); unconditional love is an act of the feelings irrespective of will.

What Is A Man/Woman

What is a man/woman? If I asked everybody this question, I would get different answers because everyone has their own definition of what it means to be a man/woman. One person may say a man is the epitome of protection, provision and strength/guidance. Another person may say a woman signifies grace, support, submissiveness and nurturing. There is no concrete definition on what it means to be a man or woman because as with everything else in life, there are variables. From a relationship standpoint, most people want their mates to exhibit common traits of their gender. No man wants a woman who tries to be the man and vice versa. I prefer my women feminine at all times but she knows when to handle business. Most women prefer men who exude strength, protection and provision.

Forgive & Forget

No matter who you are, we've all had to deal with forgiveness. It's inevitable that we will be hurt, are hurting and know someone who has been hurt. It's said that forgiveness is moreso for yourself than the other person, which is true. Forgiveness is to keep you free from bondage because holding grudges isn't a good look. Studies show that holding grudges causes all kinds of health ailments so from a health standpoint, forgiveness is beneficial. Forgiveness is one of, if not the hardest things to do because in a way, you have to release someone of the debt (wrongdoing) owed you. I see forgiveness as a green light for someone to keep fouling up intentionally with no remorse. At some point, people need to be chin-checked. Otherwise, forgetting someone's transgression defeats the purpose of having gone through that negative experience. There are times to forgive and forget, and there are times to forgive and confront. The wisdom lies in knowing which is necessary. Realistically, humans don't forget. I can forgive and remember what they did but forget wanting revenge. I will not be a fool and let someone repeat the past with me. Forgiving doesn't mean absolving them of the consequences of their actions, it means you won't allow them to live rent-free in your life. They're keeping it moving and you're holding a grudge. I do realize that some hurts are deep and those take time to get over.

Chasing After You

I'm not a fan of chasing after anyone to get them to be with you. If somebody doesn't want to be with you by choice, let them go. I don't understand how a person can chase after somebody, going through hoops just to get their affection. That's crazy to me, but it happens. We're grown (some of us at least) so the adult thing to do is move on. Find someone that wants to be with you for YOU. If I'm with a woman and she wants to walk out on me, that's her perogative. You won't catch me running her down and begging her to stay with me. I have too much pride for that. I think people need to be secure within themselves that they can live without a man or woman in their lives. This comes from loving yourself deeply and knowing what you want. It's usually a blessing if someone walks out on you because they show you who they really are; they could have character flaws that are one of your dealbreakers and if you stay with them, could you overlook their faults? When someone walks out of your life, it doesn't necessarily mean they're bad people, it means that their part in your story is done. Some people are meant to be in your life for a season, others are forever. Chasing after someone that's seasonal signals that you're holding onto something that's just not meant for you. That's how people miss out on their blessing because they don't know how to let go and accept the sometimes, inevitable losses of life.