The best things in life aren’t things; All the fun of the fair

Yesterday we went to the San Diego County Fair with our friends. When Corina and I first came over to the States it was one of our first exposures to Americana, a year on it was still pretty overwhelming. 

When we go out with Ken and Connie the boys are allowed to play with their cameras, explore our shared passion for photography and we all had a great time. We started off our fair experience by heading straight for the photography exhibition. There were some amazing shots on display, some unusual shots and some that may be described as an acquired taste… The best thing about wandering round a photography display with an accomplished photographer is getting a different perspective, and that is what photography is all about, how you view the world. I got lots of inspiration from the exhibition and I now know some really cool places I want (need) to photograph. 

Fair food is interesting… the latest big thing was chocolate covered bacon… a balanced meal? Well it is carbohydrate, protein and fat… maybe not… 

When we talk about training with our clients we often say that in exercise there is a holy trinity; the right exercise, the right diet and the right rest/recovery. I didn’t see many athletic bodies at the fair, but it would have been a great place for them to blow off some steam. Recovery takes many forms, physical rest, massage, hot/cold but our brains also need recovery. Time with friends and family is crucial to anyone’s success both in business and in exercise. 

You can improve your happiness so much more by adding experiences to your life rather than experiencing life through reality TV or on an iPad...

Alan