1 Year And Counting - Happy Anniversery Newstasis.com!
One year ago - one year and 4 days to be exact - I started newstasis.com. It has been a fantastic year for personal growth, life improvements and physical fitness. In some ways I’m sad to see the year end. Here are the main reasons why the last year was so important to me:
I discovered my purpose in life. This happened the Monday morning after I took the RPM training.
I’ve posted about 160 items on newstasis.com. While many of them were re-blog items - my opinion or just a link to another authors work - a few of them were original and would not exist in the world had I not sequenced out the key strokes.
I’ve fallen completely in love and moved in with Rachel. Rachel remains empathetic as she calls me on my crap and it is the first time in my life when I have looked upon a girlfriend as a mentor. She is funny as well and that helps us move through the tough times very quickly.
I started teaching RPM. A big one, partly because it’s where I met Rachel, partly because I had been thinking about doing it for so long and partly because it forced me to learn how to ride a bike the correct way. My riding posture has never been better and I feel so much stronger on the bike now than I did a year ago.
I started working for SST as their operations manager. It’s nice to be working with a more motivated population and in an environment that is rich in opportunities to learn, and lift. I had never flipped a tire before September and I have to say that it is a much fun as it sounds! If you don’t think flipping a tire is fun, you’ve never done it.
I kept blogging EVEN after I moved in with Rachel and started my new job. I’m pretty happy about this one because it marks the first time in my life that getting a new girlfriend didn’t mean the death of the identify that I had forged out for myself.
So now I start year 2, grateful to be able to continue with newstasis.com!
January 21st, 2008 16:09
I have fallen completely in love with you also Patrick McKinney. I knew after our training at RPM, even if I didn’t want to openly admit it. Laughter filled my head, my heart and now fills my life. I just knew when I met you. It was as simple as breathing and even months later, still remains so.
You challenge me on all levels and I continuously learn from you. Our discussions constantly propel my frustration to a new level of understanding. I have learned to recognize this behaviour as a moment I must standstill in as is a chance to learn from my mentor. Thank You.
I will continue to push, challenge and aid you in any way I know how to help you reach your goals and passions. Congratulations on your website Patrick and I look forward to significant growth this year.
I love you Patrick McKinney and thank you for filling my life with love laughter and wisdom.
January 21st, 2008 17:05
Hi Rachel!
Thank you for the comment, and the amazing boost to the quality of my life you have given.
You bring out the best of me and have allowed me to feel true happiness and gratitude.
Thank you.
Patrick
January 23rd, 2008 10:16
Congratulations Pat… on the anniversary of your blog and the improvement in the overall quality of your life (including your relationships). I’m glad and proud you are happy in your life.
January 23rd, 2008 11:16
Hey Tony!
Thank you. I’m a lot happier now so I know I’m doing something right!
Patrick