Day 3: Contentment

con·tent·ment (kənˈtentmənt/) noun

a state of happiness and satisfaction.

I FEEL IT. You are finishing day three, of an estimated 42 days on the road. Once again, as another day passes, you seem more comfortable in the role that you are in. It definitely helps for you to be working directly with Reebok now, with CrossFit included. That being said, I assume it will only get better for you, from here on out. Also, 7% of the trip has already passed (but who's counting?). And, today, we booked a flight for me to come meet you in San Francisco in two weeks! I am really excited to see you. I really miss you. But I also have a sense of contentment. It's probably a result of knowing that you are safe, and starting to love what you're doing out there. This is the stuff that you were attracted to from the beginning, and now you will shine brighter than ever! Home is okay. Riley and I are good. We are getting used to a routine without you being here. It's sad or lonely at times, but it's not too bad. It's good that we have each other. She definitely misses you being here as much as I do. Most times - and I never thought I'd say this - I miss hearing you tell me to suck your dick or about some bit you met or something. Anyway, there's no reason to get all caught up in that. I don't want you to feel bad for us. Like I said, we are good. Just holding down the fort until you come back home. Can't wait! But I really do hope you are truly having a good time on the trip. :)

Until later,

Mateo

P.S. I hope CF Solace holds the envelope I sent to you! :x

Day 2: Trust

trust (trəst/) noun/verb

noun: trust
1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
1.a. acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation.
1.b. the state of being responsible for someone or something.

literary
a person or duty for which one has responsibility.
a hope or expectation.

verb: trust

1. believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of.
allow someone to have, use, or look after (someone or something of importance or value) with confidence.
commit (someone or something) to the safekeeping of.

have confidence; hope (used as a polite formula in conversation).
have faith or confidence.

place reliance on (luck, fate, or something else over which one has little control).

It's day two on the road for your "Road Trip to the Fittest". It interestingly sounds like it is a road trip to you becoming the fittest ever. How could that ever be though, when you are the fittest (and prettiest) ever!?!?!?! The WOD today is trust. This morning, when I was headed into the gym, I saw Alex going in as well. About an hour later, JR came in as well. JR and I were warming up for the class, when he asked about you. I began to tell him about your trip, and Alex jumped in to finish the sentence an explain what you were doing on the road. I was a little taken aback, but didn't want to overreact (for obvious reasons). So I continued to tell JR what you were doing, where you were going, etc. When he found out how long it was for, he was sort of mind blown. At that point, Alex chimed in and said, "man! If my wife could leave for 6 weeks, that would be great!" At that point, I sort of felt bad. He could just be saying that about his wife and family, but that's really sad. I don't ever want to have that situation! It was shortly afterwards, when I was asked about your trip by one of the girls, that I realized how much I really do trust you. Most people would never let their spouse leave the house for 6 weeks, let alone with someone of the opposite sex. Maybe I am just the crazy one that "allows" that. I seem to remind myself of something Yasser once said about his relationship. He said that if Mari was going to cheat on him, then she would find a way to do it. There is nothing he could do about it. So, unless she does, he has nothing to worry about. It's sort of a juvenile explanation of confessing his feeling of assurance and trust for Mari. Regardless, the point is that I trust you completely. It isn't something that is familiar or 100% comfortable for me, but it's true. I care too much about you, not to trust you. Plus, you haven't really done anything drastic enough for me to have lost trust for you. Alright, sorry for this random rant. But I suppose this is what the purpose of the blog is. Also, I am exhausted. But I love you. :)

Until later,

Mateo

Day 1: Introduction

in·tro·duc·tion (intrəˈdəkSH(ə)n/) noun
1. the action of introducing something.

2. a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name.

During your time on the road, I have decided to create this blog. I will compose and publish an entry each day. Each entry will include a WOD, or Word Of the Day. Each word will have its own meaning and representation of the thoughts that occurred during the day, with respect to you and/or the trip that you are working. I hope this will make more sense, once it has been completed in roughly 42 days from now (but who's counting?). Today's word is fitting, introduction. Today was the day that you ventured out into a sort of unknown. It is the start of a new chapter in your life, and it is also the start of the next step in your career. This opportunity may or may not lead to another job with Synergy or Reebok, but it is an experience that is unmatched and unrivaled! You will be learning more on this trip, than ever before in such a small span of time. I am proud of you for taking this on, and I know you will come back an even better person than you already are. You never cease to amaze me. Six weeks is a long time that will go by quite quickly, that I am sure of. And in this short time period, I will miss you like crazy. Maybe this will be an introduction to the inner thoughts of me. But I don't want to distract the purpose of this blog, and take away from what you are doing. You are incredible.

Goodnight. 

Until later,

Mateo