Posts by Allan Lacoste

We’re Not Invincible

Lifestyle

Eating healthy and exercising regularly has always been detrimental to assuring our well-being but the older we get, the tougher those things become. Whether it be due to having a family to look after, a busy career, or just always being on the go, most of us eat when we have time and we don’t always make the smart choice concerning our diet. With an excess of time being a mere pipedream, hopes of regular exercise for a lot of us are simply that, hopes. With that said, I heavily implore you to take care of your physical body as often as you can and while it is important, I want to also encourage you to be concerned about your soul and mental health. Do the things that make you happy. Challenge yourself and keep that positive vibe nestled around your being. Sure, none of us will live forever, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care for your body any differently. But perhaps more importantly, take good care of your soul, for that is the power that we truly don’t fully understand.

Days of Warmth

Nature

As I watch through the rectangle that is my beloved bedroom window, I see the days of warmth coming to their annual end. While the peak of the day still teases with inviting warm coziness, the nights start to show the true colors of the forthcoming season by hinting at the subtle chills in the air. One last trip downtown before the days of warmth are lost over the course of the next few months. The stand on the corner that is normally full of fruits and vegetables is still there, however, the selection has dwindled so. Before cherries, blackberries, raspberries, avocados, lemons, and apples were all stacked high, but now only a few baskets remain. While some worry about the days of warmth being lost for the year, I can’t help but kick back and enjoy the last few of them before fall turns into winter. Only by experiencing the days of cold can one truly appreciate the days of warmth.

My Ode to Autumn Evenings

Nature

As the leaves fall to the ground, the ambient temperature begins to follow suit. Autumn makes itself known as another year approaches its chilly end. With winter around the corner, the seasons have given way to one of my favorite times of the year, the Autumn Solstice. The faded pastel color pallets of summer make way for the vibrant shades that accompany fall. T-shirts and sandals turn into sneakers and hoodies and we trade in our iced coffees for hot ones. The air breathes differently as there is a crispness to it that only this time of year knows. Hence, my ode to Autumn Evenings. In closing, I leave you with a quote from the great William Shakespeare, “When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang. Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang…”

Tearing up the Sod and Finding Myself

Lifestyle
Dirtbike photo

When I sat down on a dirtbike for the first time, I felt as if something was awakened within me. Something almost primal. The urge to tear up some sod on this two-wheeled motorized horse was all I could think about. Taking it out for a ride across the open fields, through the lush forests, down that old dirt road, and up the rocky mountainside. Not only did riding provide a physical escape for me but it also allowed my mind and body to both wander and experience new things. When you ride you feel free. Free of the problems that plague you and free from the world in which you live every day. To some, it’s a hobby and to others, it’s a way of life. When you ride you feel unstoppable and empowered. That’s when I realized that this was more than just a thing, this was a passion.

The Power of Coffee

Food Lifestyle
A Cup of Coffee

Ah, coffee, the breakfast of champions! My favorite part of early morning rises! I mean who doesn’t fancy a deliciously warm, home-brewed cup, full of whatever flavors your pallet craves? Cream, sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, caramel, the list goes on, but no matter how you brew it, the first sip always speaks to the soul. I don’t know about you, but coffee has gotten me through a ton of late nights, early mornings, and days that don’t know when to end. This is why I wrote this little paragraph, to raise awareness about the true nectar of the gods! To give coffee the poetic recognition it deserves! To those like me who are regular coffee drinkers, you know firsthand that the feeling of waking up and grabbing a cup is exceptionally poetic in a multitude of ways. The ritualistic morning cup of coffee is a sacred moment for lots of people, myself obviously among them.