Zach's Story: The Sweet Life

I was thinking and weighing all of the things that I have done... good and bad, pondering if I am leaving a positive imprint on the earth/my lifetime. In my life I have carried out countless volunteer experiences ranging Special Olympics to work in the children's wing at church. In college I created a Car Wash that sported scandalously  dressed boys raising money for the local food shelf. Through teaching I carried out two years of Cancer Coin donations for the Cancer Fund at the Children's Hospital. In terms of lives impacted I like to think that I have positive interactions with my students and their families, that I have left unforgettable happy memories behind. I feel as though my friends know that they are cared for and that I would do anything for them. I want them to know that I am always in their corner and that I am their biggest fan. In truth, I think about them all so regularly and it brings me great happiness. Every now and then I try to reach out to a friend or

Day Trips- MN Northfield- this city is the cutest place for a scenic downtown experience. Window shopping, lots of cafes, and events going on in town. This is one of my favorite places to visit in Minnesota. It is a great escape place and a date day for adventurous couples. Taylor's Falls- the drive is so beautiful. Especially in fall, but the location itself is perfect. There is a great ice cream stop and scenic cliffs to climb around on. Again, great date location. You can look off the bluffs and get a great view of the river below. There are trails all around it, boat tours, and Interstate State Park all in town. There is even a bar that has pepper jack cheese curds! Camping Trips: The U.P. (Michigan)- Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Must Visits: Red Rock Amphitheater (Colorado)-

I have experienced a great deal in life and I have been captivated by a great many things. Over the years I am finding that I often seek out the little things in life to take note of and observe. The stars at night, a sunrise/sunset, the trees along a winding road, etc. These little things fill me with joy, they are a release for me. A way to clear my head of all of my worries and endless thoughts. To compliment these little things and the everyday beauty of life, there are certain events/trips/excursions that have truly captivated me in life and vividly stand out in my mind. I have seen things ranging from Crater Lake in Oregon to Niagara Falls in New York. Climbed up the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and beached myself in Punta Cana. I have seen the Calgary Stampede in Canada and I have stood in four states at once. Admired our founding fathers faces' at Rushmore and got up close and personal with old faithful. Navigated my way through  buffalo herds in

The U.P. -Porqupine Mountains -Munsing -Marquette -Taquemenon falls -Mackinac Island -Pictured Rocks Colorado - Denver Zoo -Pike's Peak -Garden of the Gods -Red Rocks Ampitheater -Rocky Mountain National Park -Breckenridge Ski Resort Mexico -Cancun -Paya Del Carmen Punta Cana -Resort life

I have been listening to a lot of goalcast podcasts/viewing their videos and I am getting increasingly motivated. It is a great tool for those looking for a pick me up at work, before a workout, etc. You need to find what is motivating to you and what area of life you would like to be motivated in. What is your end goal that you are working towards? I am continuing to find motivation to power through the more difficult tasks and day-to-day tasks. Goalcast take aways: Mindset- your mind is the most powerful tool that you have, and if you utilize it properly it will power you and uplift you. Positivity is contagious and it will boost you. Find your own way- No one else can or should chose your path for you. You need to do what you must to reach the destination that you have set in your mind. Discipline- rituals, daily grind, mental toughness. Discipline of the mind, spirit, and body will create lasting success. Discipline insures that you stay on track and you accomplish what

It is a work in progress but here is my bucket list so far in life! Skydive Build Something with my Hands Gat a Book Published Live out of State Live out of Country Invent/Be an Entrapenour Hot Air Balloon Ride See the Northern Lights Learn how to Speak a Different Language Travel to Every Continent See the 7 Wonders of the World Own a Truck Have a Hobby Garden Purchase Land Create a Successful Blog Real Cliff Jumping Bungee Jumping Go to the Calgary Stampeede Visit Rio for El Carnival Go see the kick off for the Iditarod in Alaska Surfing Own a Cow named Toby Have a Study with in my House