"I Came Here to Improve Myself"

That's what my brother said about his recent move down here to Northern Virginia. It's a great sentiment, and I think it's a good goal - for everyone, every day. I think he intends to watch and learn some things from Mark and me because he has seen how we live and some of the things we do and believe in (fitness, nutrition, and life-wise), but I don't think he knows that his being here will help me improve my life, as well (so I hope he reads this).


My brother has a great attitude about life and about people in general. I really value his input and his perspective on things and when he lives near me, I get to learn from that. I get to improve myself. My life is generally more fulfilling when he's around. Not just because he's someone to hang out with who I can have good conversations with (whether we agree or not :o), but because he teaches me things and shows me a new perspective and he's patient and listens to mine at the same time. It's a symbiotic relationship, if you will.


So, today I'm really grateful for my brother, Jordan (although many know him as Allen - we changed his name a few years back when he lived with me in Florida), and I'm really excited to see what he does with his new palette here in Northern VA/DC. I'm also grateful that he chose to come here and that he has a place for me in his life. I feel like having him near me has healing powers somehow. Love you, bro!