Where do I start??

16 Oct

It’s pretty sad on my part that I haven’t written about this past summer – without question one of the most amazing 60 days I have ever experienced. I came back with a massive change in perspective but maybe after this time back I have reverted to the mean so to speak. Sad. I had much more fondness and appreciation for traveling Sam versus Dallas Sam.

As opposed to writing endlessly and possibly aimlessly I thought I would post a small sampling of pics that should do a fair job of detailing of our experiences this summer.

Conquering fears…

29 Jun

I’m proud of the Ace of Spades.  I’m also thankful that we get to conquer challenges as a team.

I am a very lucky guy…

 

Conquering fears… from Iamzediam on Vimeo.

The next step… from Iamzediam on Vimeo.

Paradise found…

28 Jun

I’m really not sure how I can condense an incredible 6 day experience in a few short paragraphs but I will do my best…

It’s one thing to live in a beautiful place, but it’s another thing if the people are even more beautiful – and I don’t mean that in the superficial sense.

Angie and I will forever remember this trip.  Amazing friends, breath taking beauty everywhere around us, the breaking down of personal fears (deep water, heights) and experiencing life for the very first time with a true desire of taking in EVERY minute of the ride.

What did I learn?  Simple:

Do this more.  Live now.  You only get one shot at this.

 

To name a few…Cassidy, Nick, Steve, the Bakers, TJ, Brina….thanks for making this past week so amazing.

New Years in Jost Van Dyke anyone??

 

 

 

The girl has game…

13 Mar

About a year ago she came to Dallas and hardly knew a soul.  She amazes me every day.

The girl has game…

 

Beauty is pain…

27 Feb

He is a character indeed…

 

Beauty is Pain… from Iamzediam on Vimeo.

A conversation with Dr. Dreidel…

26 Feb

Gots lots of respect for Dreidel. He has a method and a purpose….

A Conversation with Dr Dreidel from Iamzediam on Vimeo.

Fight to the Finish…

13 Feb

Heart. It’s not something you can teach.  You either have it or you don’t.  Just make sure you watch this remarkable video to the very end.

Watch more video of The Fittest Games Challenge on sicfit.com

School boys’ own stuff…

05 Feb

I imagine most folks have a video or a photo they watch or look at over and over again.  I couldn’t tell you the # of times I’ve watched this one.

Yes it’s an amazing goal, but it’s more than just a great strike.  The venue was massive – FA Cup semi final at Wembley.  The opponents couldn’t have been more significant – the Woolwich Goons.

Gazza was a mythical player and was truly at the top of his game.  Cementing it as one of the best goals ever on telly is the legendary commentary of Barry Davies.  Make sure you watch and listen all the way through it.

Enjoy…

Restrepo…

04 Feb

Get yourself here:  Netflix or take a stroll down to your local Blockbuster.  Rent this film:   

Restrepo

Restrepo is a close-up look at war in Afghanistan exposing the intense conditions and tremendous bravery of US soldiers fighting in the Korengal Valley – one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

You are never going to see a more eye witness account of the agony, exhaustion, and brotherhood our soldiers experience in combat and I’ll take a wager that it will cause you to pause, think about war and be thankful for these kids that are willing to give their lives to protect our freedoms.

Go here for more:

Restrepo – A year of Living Dangerously

Teamwork…

31 Jan

This truly blew me away.  Thanks to @Tristian F. for sharing.

Casteller from Mike Randolph on Vimeo.

Iamzediam

Consistent application of inconsistency.