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Wait, the gym is empty? Well, then the gym is MINE! A rare moment. Selfies and videos could commence. I never took videos of myself exercising at the gym before, but now I'm thinking it's a good idea to catch problems with my form. I'm experienced, but there are definitely improvements I can make. Especially with shoulder position. Let's see if I can improve. If you have any tips, share them with me! @mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #fitness #emptygym #gymismine #gymlife #bodybuilding #fitnesslife #weighttraining #muscle #gains #selfie #videospotter #videoevaluation #videoanalysis #self-improvement #selfhelp #alaska #aklife #ak #wasilla #matsu #matsuvalley #alaskaclub #alaskaclubwasilla (at Wasilla, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8AMmgsAXNq/?igshid=1qk163yi5artl

Wait, the gym is empty? Well, then the gym is MINE! A rare moment. Selfies and videos could commence. I never took videos of myself exercising at the gym before, but now I'm thinking it's a good idea to catch problems with my form. I'm experienced, but there are definitely improvements I can make. Especially with shoulder position. Let's see if I can improve. If you have any tips, share them with me! @mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #fitness #emptygym #gymismine #gymlife #bodybuilding #fitnesslife #weighttraining #muscle #gains #selfie #videospotter #videoevaluation #videoanalysis #self-improvement #selfhelp #alaska #aklife #ak #wasilla #matsu #matsuvalley #alaskaclub (at The Alaska Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8AMYF_AsY-/?igshid=lowleft64fwc

Wait, the gym is empty? Well, then the gym is MINE! A rare moment. Selfies and videos could commence. I never took videos of myself exercising at the gym before, but now I'm thinking it's a good idea to catch problems with my form. I'm experienced, but there are definitely improvements I can make. Especially with shoulder position. Let's see if I can improve. If you have any tips, share them with me! @mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #mattanaw @mattanaw.fitness #fitness #emptygym #gymismine #gymlife #bodybuilding #fitnesslife #weighttraining #muscle #gains #selfie #videospotter #videoevaluation #videoanalysis #self-improvement #selfhelp #alaska #aklife #ak #wasilla #matsu #matsuvalley #alaskaclub #alaskaclubwasilla (at Wasilla, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8AMO8kgQEZ/?igshid=y6pmbmloeinq

More photos from Valley of Fire State Park, in Las Vegas, Nevada. @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #lasvegas #vegas #nevada #valleyoffire #valleyoffirestatepark #lakemeade #nearlakemeade #nationalparks #stateparks #scenicdrive #windyroads #mustang #ford #mattanaw #anchorage #alaska #awayfromhome #businesstravel #business #tavel #consultinglife #consulting #sidetrip #remote #remotish #speed #landscape #scenery #scenicdrive (at Valley of Fire State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6r2r9MgrOZ/?igshid=e3gtaq1fa18s

Just trying to look good in a dirty shirt. It's not that dirty though. Just after getting back from visiting a friend in DC, and back in Bethesda, Maryland. Maryland is one of the many places I'm from. I wish I had more time to visit everyone, but I will be back again soon! I have stubble. It's weird. I can grow stubble! No smiles right now. @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #bethesda #maryland #olney #silverspring #anchorage #alaska #miami #otherplaces #dirtyshirt #shirtcanbeajacket #jacketedkinda #jacketed? #questionmarkhashtags #marriott #hotel #vacationish #rainyday #style #stylenotreally #travel #stubble #icangrowstubble (at Bethesda Marriott Suites) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6r2Md2gIir/?igshid=16z7ju3qtcbo8

One thing I really enjoy about traveling with a car is finding really nice neighborhoods. A spot that comes to mind is Sedona, Arizona. An amazing place to live with incredible scenery immediately nearby. This time I was able to visit Summerlin in Las Vegas, near Red Rock National Conservation Area. This was my second trip here since I visited Red Rock last time I was in Vegas, nearly a year ago. It seems like a really cool place to live. You can see the city in the distance from up near the mountains, and people who live here have quick access to the park and other remote areas. Can you imagine having this backdrop to your home? Like it was your own back yard? I can see myself living here, although it is more likely I'll be splitting my time between Anchorage, AK and someplace else I'll find myself working. @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #summerlin #nevada #lasvegas #vegas #mountains #desert #beautiful #scenic #neighborhood #niceneighborhoods #southwestisbest #southwest #clean #clear #landscape #nationalparks #nationalrecreationareas #realestate #development #photography #everydayamazing #amazing (at Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6oGbFrAGuU/?igshid=1u8wdwdkmq9fy

Two weeks ago I made a trip to Puerto Rico with my parents and finally have the time to post about it. We stayed in the Jungle near El Yunque on the eastern side of the island, and visited a tower overlooking the mountains and coastline visible from the national forest. The jungle was lush and dense, and teemed with birds, amphibians and reptiles. At night it was very loud, but peaceful. Frogs and other critters, most of which are nocturnal, were out making their calls, together combining into a constant cacophony. A pleasant cacophony though! @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #puertorico #elyunque #nationalforest #jungle #cacapohony #nightsounds #animals #plants #vegetarian #vegan #bedandbreakfast #sanjuan #vieques #vequesnearby #islandlife #hammock #relaxing #relaxed #greatfood #atebreakfast #breakfastisgoodbut #flowers #travel #outofanchorage #outofdc #outofmd #maryland #washingtondc #anchorage #usa (at El Yunque National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jBgj_gm7V/?igshid=audst2d74yrr

The amazing Valley of Fire State Park outside of Las Vegas Nevada. What a great place to go for a drive! This time it was with a Ford Mustang. Next time I hope to take out an exotic. The roads are perfect for a fast but safe drive. They are windy and hilly, with spectacular views. This was a very worthwhile trip to take, in between travels to DC, Maryland, Puerto Rico, and soon back to Anchorage. If you go to Vegas and need to get out of the city temporarily, I recommend driving north to Valley of Fire! @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #valleyoffire #desert #desertdriving #windyroad #offthebeatenpath #lakemead #lasvegas #nevada #anchorage #alaska #washingtondc #dc #puertorico #vieques #travelfast #travelhard #driving #ford #mustang #worktrip #consultinglife #travellife #landscape #stateparks #nationalparks #scenicdrives #scenicbyways #fastpaced #cruise #musclecars (at Valley of Fire State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6haK-egf4W/?igshid=1lpdgtvt9nb88

This December I was fortunate enough to spend some time with colleagues and friends in Vegas, for Adobe's Worldwide Sales Conference. Part of the conference took place at the Bellagio. The Bellagio is beautifully designed. I tend to prefer the hotels in Vegas with the classic Italian themes, like the Venetian and Caesar's Palace, although I like modern hotels like the Aria as well. The ornate Italian hotels are especially well suited for Christmas ornamentation. While I was walking around the hotel, I discovered this annual exhibit that they show in their massive conservatory. It has amazing vaulted ceilings with a green metallic patina, like what you would see on aging bronze. Las Vegas isn't only about gambling! There's so much to see. @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #lasvegas #vegas #nevada #bellagio #bellagiohotel #italiantheme #italian #italy #christmas #xmas #merrychristmas #happynewyear #ornamentation #design #opulence #luxury #luxurious #travel #sightseeing #peoplewatching #people #displays #annualscene #holidayseason #seasonsgreetings (at The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gNw0_gHZQ/?igshid=191m44vhy9ud7

Beware of the Ranker. https://bit.ly/2W4mWiV It's an important method to be aware of. Used by The jealous. The narcissistic. And the obsessive. Don't be contained! Different people know the different aspects of you. Don't get stuck in one person's narrowness! @mattanaw @mattanaws.mind @mattanaw.arts #darktriad #avoid #counter #psychology #defense #self-defense #watchout #notnarrow #bestrong #youremore #more #staypositive #doyou #uncontained #happy #open #multitalented #human #potentialisuncontained #noneedfortheenvious #imitator #potential #omni #expansive #eclectic #morethansomeknow #free (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvF_EFvAfIW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pkuxr3seohzs

If you have the chance to visit Kauai, I highly recommend checking out the Lava Lava Beach Club, at the Kauai Shores Hotel in Kapaa (Coconut Coast). It's a restaurant and bar that extends right out onto the beach, that gets busy in the evening. It seems to be a spot locals visit as well. A plus, if you don't want to be stuck at the resort, with all those "resort people". Gross right? Only joking. "Resort people" isn't even a real category. It's a chill spot. Plenty to do and see. It has a trendy feel almost, for a remote spot like Kauai. @llbckauai @mattanaw @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #kauai #kapaa #coconutplantation #hawaii #chillbar #bars #beach #resort #beachclub #beautiful #trees #travel #fresh #vacation #staycation #cooltrees #foodie #beer #work #consulting #consultingligfe #workisplay #island #aloha #love #views #greatlocation #comingback (at Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfLJC0g5SU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zs417u3mjda8

Back in Anchorage. It's a little more work. But it's beautiful. I think it's going to be an Anchorage-Hawaii time split. Paradises and not paradise. Cool spot here in AK is the writer's block cafe. Artsy, booky. Foods, drinks. Dranks. Enjoying myself here working and observing the art. This piece caught my attention. Tristan Agnauraq Morgan. I love it. Popped big time. Memories formed thereof. Thank you! And thank you @thewritersblockalaska. @mattanaw @mattanaw.arts @mattanaw.everywhere #anchorage #alaska #spenard #art #artsy #writing #thewritersblockalaska #writersblock #legit #chill #ucanwork #foods #drinks #coffee #coffeehouse #beer #hangout #travel #consultinglife #workin #drinkincoffees #nativestyle #alaskanative #cool #style #somanycoffees #nowritersblockever #ideas #decor #decoration #inspiration #beautifulsubject #real (at The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtdHu4TAFJl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ngybplhpssak

Views when I was spending some time working poolside at the Princeville Hotel in Hanalei. It was a productive session. "Why must that guy be on the computer?", I assume some thought, as they looked at me with distaste. Changes in sun position. Transitioning shades of colors in the pool and mountains. Not the usual office. The best pools have tile surfaces. At some point, I want to see pools with mosaic tile surfaces at the bottom. Pool-artworks. I will search specifically for these in Crete and Italy this year. @st-regis-princeville-resort @mattanaw @mattanaw.travels @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.arts #princeville #hanalei #kauai #pacific #placid #colors #contemplative #working #mindful #productive #energy #chill #serene #tiles #mosaic #notmosaic #hawaii #sunshine #poolside #pools #water #aquatic #aquaman #fastandfurious #fastandthefurious #filmedhere #coolcast #consultinglife #love #aloha (at St Regis Princeville) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcPF5nAEwH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=anjev39e3riy

Every once in a while, when I'm just sitting in contemplation, I'll notice some combination of shapes and textures contributing to my positive mood, without my being aware of it. Beautiful, well constructed environments, have many elements not immediately apparent at first. You can enjoy them until elements pop out at you, revealing aspects of the positive experience. The same is possible with seeing defects in an environment you enjoyed at first. You know it's done right though, when there is more to discover in what you like, before you reach the point where the detects become visible. The details in the decor at the Koloa Landing resort in Poipu, Kaua'i created a very serene experience. I'm not sure exactly what I liked in this (some color and shape combination), but I wanted to capture it for when I design my home in AK. Or for if I get a place in Hawaii (that's to be decided). @koloalandingresort @mattanaw.arts @mattanaw@travels #koloalandingresort #marriott #poipu #kauai #southshore #soutshorekauai #beach #details #decor #decoration #luxe #island #luxurycondo #design #meticulous #colorcombinations #shapes #arrangements #woodgrain #wood #classy #hawaii #serene #meditative #mindfulness #designinspriration #architecture #clean #relaxing #vacay #consultinglife #workisplay (at Koloa Landing Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtaFu5ZAQVn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qhf4emzrnjkv

Camping in Hawaii is amazing! I always loved camping, but admittedly, it was something I normally did in the mountains or woods, at National Forests and Parks, and so on. This was my very first attempt at beach camping. It was a learning experience, but it was totally worth it. Also a first, was driving around in a Jeep. I was always biased against Jeeps, but they are perfect for getting the right access in Hawaii. I appreciate them now far more than I ever did before. What a spot for firsts!? This is Polihale. These photos don't do it justice. Polihale is amazing. If you visit Kauai it is another must. It is drier, and sunshine is more probable. It is very different than Hanalei (another amazing location). It is fascinating that these climates are so close to one another. I can live here for some of the same reasons I live in Alaska. It is rural, but there is still plenty of access to city life (and Honolulu is not far away). It also isn't too far from Alaska. Alaskans frequent Hawaii for this reason. If you have time for an extended vacation, you might want to do both. I did this in 2009 and it was cost effective. I'm looking forward to calling this my home away from home! Especially because the people here are so kind! Thank you Hawaii!! @mattanaw.travels @mattanaw.adventure @mattanaw.everywhere @Jeep @Avis #dreamlocation #parks #stateparks #hawaiiparks #hawaiibeaches #amazing #landscape #mountains #travel #cheapfun #beautiful #offthebeatenpath #hiking #island #islandlife #kauai #hawaii #camping #beach #beachcamp #thorns #stayawayfromthorns #adventure #remotecamping #secluded #alone #metime #quiet #atv #jeep #jeeps #offroad (at Polihale State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9bdkyAcZO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lhz5l7i8png5

Shifted back from luxe-mode to adventure-mode, and the transition hasn't been comfy. I stepped into the woods for just a minute, and returned like this. Sandals aren't for hiking? One thorn lodged completely in my foot, nearly an inch deep. I hope I don't get some miscellaneous disease! @mattanaw.travels @mattanaw.adventure #kauai #hawaii #camping #beach #beachcamp #thorns #stayawayfromthorns #adventure #remotecamping #secluded #alone #metime #quiet #keeptheshoeson #shoes #notflipflops #miscdiseases #diseases (at Polihale State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BswbKxqguTR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ove3ilealouw

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A view of the secluded beaches from the coveted Hammerhead Room, at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. It had gorgeous panoramic views of the coastline from several hundred feet above. Blue water, big waves, manicured greens, and chickens aplenty. (Kaua'i has chickens running around everywhere). A lucky first night in Princeville, Kaua'i! @mattanaw.everywhere @mattanaw.travels #retiredlife #hawaii #islandlife #hawaiilife #aloha #mahalo #kauai #princevillekauai #luxury #luxe #resorts #workisplay #playiswork #beaches #sunshine #surfing #vacation #relaxation #travel #travelphotography #photography #marriott #westin #homeawayfromhome #homeawayfromalaska #alaska #business #chilling #ilovehawaii (at The Westin Princeville, Ocean Resort Villas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsmw92aAtF8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t58i299y64s1

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