If you know me at all, then you would know how much I love the sport of snowboarding. Specifically, a type of snowboarding that is most interesting to me is Slopestyle. With a mixture of terrain ranging from 60' jumps to unique rail features, Slopestyle promotes a free and creative way to express one's riding style and skill. This 2018 Winter Olympics will only be the second time Slopestyle has been included as an Olympic sport, with the 2014 Sochi Olympics being the first ever (which we took Gold in men's division!). If you want to cheer on the U.S. Slopestyle team, make sure to tune in this Saturday! 

Visualization is one of the most (if not the most) powerful mind exercises you can do. Since 2018 has just begun, it’s time to MAKE A VISION BOARD! Take some time to create a space for yourself to visualize what you want by writing it down or giving it an image on your vision board. You can create a vision board however you want but here are a few tips to get started:     

1. Buy poster board or anything that is not an 8.5x11 piece of paper! You want to have space to write, add pictures, glue, glitter…you know?

2. “Sit quietly and set intent” (I saw this one online) This board is just for you! So really think about what you want and how you want to feel when you look at your vision board. I need music to feel inspired and focus but whatever works for you as you sort through your dreams… Do that!

3. Literally, create that board however you want so you feel excited and motivated when you pass by it throughout the day.

4. Place your vision board somewhere you’ll see it. This is important because every time you see your vision board, you’re thinking about what you want and that is key to achieving those goals you’ve set for yourself(:

5. I always add the date at the top of my board (ex: February 2, 2018) and then at the bottom of my board I add the same date, a year in advance (February 2, 2019). This motivates me to complete everything within that year. Anything I do not complete just gets added to next years board ;)

6. You better do this and you better have fun! 

Hey Team,

You know what really grinds my gears? When people share things on the internet that aren't true! I try really hard not to be that guy spamming Snopes links all over peoples social media feeds but sometimes it just can't be helped. That said, I decided to look up some popular myths and some even surprised me! Granted, I used Wikipedia as a resource so please feel free to fact check. Trust me, Karma says I deserve it!

* Dairy products do not make bones stronger. Studies show they actually contribute to Osteoporosis. 

* Throwing your head back will not stop a nosebleed. In fact, you could end up choking on your own blood.

* Shaving does not makes your hair thicker. Hair grows from the roots, right? So why would cutting the tips off do anything?

* A human will not "explode" in outer space. Take a deep breath and you could survive for a short time! (Just ask Princess Leia).

* If you touch a toad, a wart will not appear. Warts are caused by a human virus.

* Black holes are apparently more like "fuzzy balls" then they are funnels.

* Vikings did not, to our knowledge, wear horned helmets. Blame 19th century artists on that one. 

* The sun is not orange. That's right. The sun is white! Apparently we perceive it as orange/ yellow due to atmospheric scattering. 

* The standard Earthworm does not become two worms when cut in half. One half can still feed and survive though so don't worry, your childhood isn't completely ruined. 

* Goldfish do not have a memory span of a few seconds. They actually have a memory span of many months!

 And sadly ... the most life shattering illusion of them all ... Twinkies only have a shelf life of 45 days. I think deep down we all knew the truth. Something that good can't last forever ...