Hidden

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be?

I stand on the shore, gazing out at the endless expanse of ocean before me. The sound of the waves crashing against the sand fills my ears as I take in the scene’s beauty before me. But my mind is elsewhere, lost in memories of a time long past.

I remember the last time you were here, with the one you loved. You walked along the beach hand in hand, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. But that was a lifetime ago, and now you stand alone, the only company the cold sea and the distant trees.

As you stare out at the ocean, you can’t help but feel a deep sadness inside you. You think about all the things that have lost over the years, all the people and places that are now only memories. You wonder what might have been, if only things had turned out differently.

The black sand mixed in with the beige reminds you of the yin and yang of life. The good times and the bad. The ups and the downs. The dune hiding the vast expanse of land behind it makes you think of how much there is in me that remains hidden, unknown, and undiscovered.

You feel a sense of isolation and loneliness, like the vast expanse of the ocean is a reflection of your own emptiness. You long for the comfort of companionship and love, but know that it may never come. You take one last look at the beach before turning and walking away, lost in your own thoughts and the memories that haunt us.

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On this day in history:

2016: Remembering 11 Years Ago Today – One of my fondest memories was a ridge snowshoe with my friend Alden the we did back in 2005.

2015: Lucy and Buck – From 1803-1806, in an exciting journey to the Pacific Ocean and back, Lucy and Buck’s Corps of Discovery mapped the lands.

2014: Life Path – Last weekend my partner and I did a ride from Wise River to Elkhorn Hot Springs and then back the next day.

2012: SMSS – Alright, listen up! Sunday morning? More like Sunday Mourning Shit Show, or SMSS.

2010: Push – This is part 4 in a series of blog posts that I am dedication to my favorite photos of 2009.

2008: Cyclist v.s. Mother Nature – Oh, today’s the day for a beastly two-hour spin! Who’s up for the challenge?

2006: Geeze … Gotta Get Get Going – G5 – I guess you have to be there … in my mind. Too many coffees!

2006: Blackfoot Ride To Potomac – Hey there, friends! Bill checking in after a fantastic day that ended with me glued to the closing ceremonies of the Olympics.

2005: Lolo Peak Area Today – My friend Alden Wright and I have teamed up this weekend to snowshoe up a East ridge of Lolo Peak.

2004: JOB UPDATE – As you all know the government has canceled comanche. Sikorsky aircraft along with UTC has no clue what to do with us.

2003: Computer Funnies – At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry.

2002: Me Fat – Today is blue. I am blue because my body fat reduction and/or weight are not where I want it to be. I seem to be gaining weight with muscle mass.

From the latest outdoor misadventures back to a time of personal reflections and career uncertainties, this list offers a chronological reverse journey through the captivating and varied experiences shared in blog form.