Today, I was invited by my roommate to the World’s Biggest Eye Contact Experiment 2017 – Dublin, Ireland. Admittedly, I was a bit hesitant at first (“So you like… stare at people?”), but I figured what the hell? Might as well see what the fuss was all about. Upon arrival, I was told by one of theContinue reading “On the Power of Connecting”
Author Archives: Ian Estabrook
You Are Always on Display
My alarm went off at 4:40 a.m. today. I wanted nothing more than to hit snooze and go back to bed. Despite preparing for an early-morning workout the night before via cooking and packing healthy meals, divvying up supplements, and laying out my clothes, the tempting siren whispered her sleepy song in my ear. ButContinue reading “You Are Always on Display”
The Joy of Giving Back
Today, I volunteered my time at Google helping teach the elderly how to make better use of technology. I was partnered with Anne, a retired lawyer from Dublin, who wanted to learn how to better use Gmail to keep in touch with her daughter, Andrea (and “the gang” – her children) and her other friends. “The reason I didn’tContinue reading “The Joy of Giving Back”
Friends, Family, and Big Rocks
The things I am most grateful for in life are my friends and family. I have been blessed to call a handful of guys my best friends for over a decade. We’ve grown up together, gone to school together, gotten jobs and gone our separate ways yet still religiously stay connected. We’ve shared countless memoriesContinue reading “Friends, Family, and Big Rocks”
Weight Loss Advice from a Guy Who has Lost 100lbs.
Note: This post was originally published on new year’s day 2018. For my updated thoughts on training for overall health and wellness, hop over here. Okie dokie. Day 3 of the new year. For those of you who have set fitness goals this year (myself included) – how are we doing? Personally, I’ve been veryContinue reading “Weight Loss Advice from a Guy Who has Lost 100lbs.”
Gratitude
I have read three books over the last four days, returning, rather fervently, to my love of reading – a love I’ve nurtured since I was a child. “Gratitude” by Oliver Sacks is the most recent of the three. It provided one of the most arresting passages of the countless I’ve read, written while SacksContinue reading “Gratitude”
What Your Actions Really Mean to Others
Your actions, even little ones, can mean a hell of a lot more than you think they do. Today, I had the privilege of volunteering with elderly members of the Dublin community. The day focused on helping them more effectively use technology. My buddy was Helen. “I need help with my computer,” Helen said, takingContinue reading “What Your Actions Really Mean to Others”
On Trying to Steal my Debit Card
An open letter to the person who stole my debit card information and attempted to purchase a motorcycle in the U.S. with it… — Hey there, stranger, I don’t know you, and you don’t know me. Well, you know a part of me. A financial part. A part that you thought might be useful toContinue reading “On Trying to Steal my Debit Card”
Does This Outfit Make Me Look Like I Pissed Myself?
Howdy y’all, My flight from Munich to Dublin is delayed by 2 hours. Meh. Kinda sucks, but no biggie. They gave us a five Euro voucher (Vegas here we come!). I ended up getting a litre of water (€4.90 – I’ll be investing the ten cents in the stock market). Long delays means hydration. However,Continue reading “Does This Outfit Make Me Look Like I Pissed Myself?”
It Doesn’t Matter – Just Do the Work
I had a really tough last week. I’ll spare you the details, but something I worked six months for – something I and several others were certain would happen – didn’t. When I found out, I was incredibly disappointed in myself. I worked really hard, but I came up short. I spent the following daysContinue reading “It Doesn’t Matter – Just Do the Work”
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