A Little Bit of Everything

Before I catch myself posting about lifting, strongman, and more lifting, a little bit of background info would probably help.  First, I am a 39 year old recovering alcoholic...or as I like to say "former professional drunk".  I say that mainly because I spent most of my life drinking and was damn good at it.  For me, it was mostly a way to hide from my problems and various issues, but have just recently passed the fifteen month mark clean and sober.  I will probably post more on the alcoholic side of my life in other blogs, but for now I shall leave it at that.

I work part-time in retail, office supplies if you must know, and have worked on and off with the same company for nearly twelve years.  I am not your average salesman or customer service representative.  I work in the back of the store doing all the dirty work and heavy lifting...and am very well known around the local stores for what I do and what I can get done.  I do love my job...even though I may not be the most customer friendly person you will ever meet. 

I have a wonderful supportive family at home that includes two cats, two Boston Terriers, and my sidekick Killian, a Doberman.

I always love a good cigar, a cold Big Red Zero, and Chunky Chips Ahoy!

And finally, my passion...lifting.  I have always been a sports person and began playing at a young age.  I pursued basketball in college and am in my university's Athletic Hall of Fame.  After my basketball career and grad school, lifting was my sport...at that time it was mainly a way to stay in shape.  I found CrossFit in '08 through my personal trainer and became one of only two people in the city to ever represent as an individual competitor at the CrossFit Games in 2009.  Injuries plagued me after the Games and through drinking and sitting on my ass gained about fifty or so pounds.  In October of last year, I met with a new personal trainer, set some goals, dropped all the weight and now compete in powerlifting and strongman competitions. 

In a nutshell...that is me.  Living a whole new life and loving every minute of it!