I was recently scrolling through all the notes on my phone and clearing out the ones no longer needed. In doing so I stumbled upon a few little blurbs I wrote, most of them thoughts that were caught in a moment and meant to get transferred into my journal. I really liked this one, that must have been written at some point near some sort of choppy body of water, and figured why not share. Hope you enjoy this sweet little blurb!
Read MoreHey Friends! Long time no talk!
There’s no use trying to go into some long something about why I’ve been ignoring my little corner of the internet here except for well... 2020 was weird and 2021 is still kinda weird. It’s all left me feeling incredibly uninspired and lacking creativity. Honestly, I still am but it’s starting to slowly turn around. Woohoo!
Read MoreI stumbled upon an Instagram post asking who you are when you take away your job, your possessions, your accomplishments, where you live, etc. I thought it was a great journal prompt and I really enjoyed my answer so I figured why not give it a share!
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2016 I headed off to South Africa. My time from South Africa isn’t shared very much here on the blog because that South African adventure was pre Just Stay Stoked. I decided, 4 ish years later, It’s time to let some of the South African beauty live here on the blog. After all, most of the adventures that have been shared here are a result of that first, big, solo trip.
Read MoreMost surfs on the lake come with low air temperatures, low water temperatures and a bit of ice. Most people call me crazy, but it’s okay I get it, braving the cold is fairly crazy. I figured I share a little blurb I wrote in my journal back in December after a lovely little sunset surf, I think it helps show why I love my winter lake surfs and why we lake surfers brave the cold.
Read MoreToday I am sharing a simple little list that I jotted into my journal while in the Florida Keys for Thanksgiving. It’s just a list of some of the vacation things that I found incredibly beautiful.
Read MoreYou read any self help book, listen to any podcast, or watch any interview with someone who you admire or look up to and I am willing to bet they mention their sacred morning routine. Trust me, I get it. I see the value in taking the time each morning to start your day in a calm, collected, present and self serving way. So you may be thinking, “Mads, what’s your morning routine look like?” Well friends, I don’t quite have one. Not yet at least.
Read MoreI've been back to Jacksonville many times since dropping out of school, but this is the first time I felt emotional towards the city. It wasn't a bad emotional though. To my surprise I was emotional because of the lack of negativity I have towards the space. I could very well have vowed to never return to this place that is filled so much with memories of loneliness, home sickness, struggle, injury, darkness and unhealthy coping. Instead, I continue to return and make new positive memories here.
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