Travis is Everywhere

Looking at a 3-digit number hits different. New milestone unlocked. Like most things in life I’ve been procrastinating, sitting on content, not taking the time to edit and post… but for DAY HUNDO, I had to 💪🏽😤💯 Over these first 100 days, I’ve gained clarity, fought the urge to drink, saved a ton of money, almost forgot what it even feels like to drink, and still maintained my social life. One of the best compliments I continue to receive during this journey was, “Even though you stopped drinking, you haven’t changed. You’re still yourself. Full of life, lit and keeping your dance floor vibes alive.” Okay, not the exact words but close 😆 And that’s real. If you let alcohol or any substance control you, you start to drift away from your core self. I’m happy to know that drinking was never what made me who I am, even socially. Now, am I more social when I drink? Of course 😂 But waking up without a hangover after a night out? Amazing. And just as sure as the sky is blue and the grass is green…on December 29th, I’ll be back drinking 🥂 There’s a bottle of mezcal I got from Oaxaca that’s been waiting 3-4 years for this moment lol That said, my relationship with alcohol is forever changed, and that’s one of the biggest takeaways from DAY HUNDO. Cheers to 100 days…and 265 more to go!

I’ve had this intuition. A calling. A quiet nudge from the universe to do a full year with no alcohol. Some people call it Cali sober. I’m calling it Dry 365. Why? Mostly to prove to myself that I can still do something difficult. Something intentional. Something I commit to fully. The health and financial benefits are a bonus, though. If you know me personally or have followed along lately, you know my life hasn’t been where I want it to be for a while now. Drinking has never been a problem for me, but it is something I default to socially, watching TV on the couch or to take the edge off a long day. And sometimes growth requires giving something up. Not because it’s bad, but because it’s comfortable. This feels like a necessary sacrifice to reach the version of myself I’m working toward. It’s a long quest, but one I’m genuinely excited about. I appreciate everyone who’s already shown support. Dec 28th, 2025 was the starting line and we’re already 6 strides (days) ahead on this road to 365. #noalcohol #soberyear #dry365 #clarityovercomfort #innerwork

Grit over time with patience and persistence comes results and improvement which will eventually lead to greatness. Proud of myself for how far I’ve come and envision how further I will go.

Just a straight raw .mov upload to the internet. No cuts, no edits, just an amazing moment capture from my POV at the Disclosure Tour in Chicago when they played ‘Latch’. File name: disclosure_latch_05-10-2026.mov

The title says it all, my first sober NYE. What it doesn’t say is that the last time I did that, I was probably 16 or 17. Even though I was sober I still lived it up, had a great time and brought the same Travie vibes 🕺🏽🪩 That said, there were challenges and a few realizations. One big one? Alcohol can mask low energy. There were moments throughout the night where my energy dipped and I realized I actually needed a break, not a drink. In the past, I would’ve powered through with alcohol. This time, I reset and kept it movin’ and groovin’! Another challenge was saying no to free drinks. Before Dec 28, if a bartender offered me free alcohol, I’d be walking away with a shot and two cocktails in hand 😆 This time, I didn’t drink, but I still accepted them and passed them to friends. All in all, a NYE I’ll definitely remember. Dry 365 is off to an interesting start. #dry365 #soberyear #innerwork #newyearseve #dance

Got my hair done this Halloween, now they calling me, “My Lord!” 💆🏾‍♂️✂️🚿🧖🏾‍♂️🤴🏾🏰👑 🎬 Production Crew Camera: @porschemiata Mic: @geno_the_god Hype man 1: @cristinososa 💫 Inspo: @relicrhymes #halloween #halloween2025 #relicrhymes #hairdone

Sometimes and most times life doesn’t turn out the way you would like it to or expect it to, but one thing I’m trying to do more of is listening to my intuition and inner voice, this weekend it, along with my body, told me to stop pursuing a bib for the Chicago Marathon. It’s a sad acceptance for sure, but hey that’s how live usually turns out for me. Also, trying to embrace “Amor Fati” more, even though it’s quite hard to do so. But, yea, that’s it. Until next year Chicago Marathon ✌🏽. Hopefully next year I’ll get in through the lottery.

There’s usually a crate full of impact music and albums we have tucked away in our mind, heart and soul. Naomi Sharon’s Obsidian is one of those albums, a healing process when hearts needed to be healed. I can’t remember how I discovered her but ‘In Another Life’ was the song that led me to the album, which is a complete listen through on repeat, type of album. My first attempt at trying to see Naomi was when she was opening for Tems on the first half Tems’ tour, and I even flew out to Atlanta for it which ended tragically. The venue or Tems’ team had her on before the 8pm show time, as when I arrived at 8:15 she was more than half way through her set and I only got to see two songs. Fast forward and Naomi announces her first solo tour, one of the five stops was Chicago. A blessing that made up for the lost performance I once traveled for. And she did not disappoint. As a music lover and enthusiast there’s nothing better than to experience a great artist live AND they sound exactly like the tracks they sing on or even better, with live instruments. It’s an experience. The immersion of one’s self into the music and the present moment all while feeling the emotions once felt when you first heard their music, the life you were living at the time, the life you’re living now, the challenges, the triumphs, and even envisioning your future with the painting of lyrics that resonate with you. That’s it that’s my rant. Y’all go check out Namoi Sharon if you haven’t yet. It’s for the lovers and helpless romantics.

Thinking about retiring from summer after this weekend… or at least putting in a request for a “timeout coach!” Grateful for the incredible energy and even better people around me. Moments like these remind me that staying true to yourself through self-expression is life’s best filter, it attracts the right people and recycles the rest. Just don’t upcycle them. You can’t slap a wig on a pig and convince me it’s not still pork 😂

☘️ THE MILES MEAN MORE WHEN SHARED. Knocking off the winter rust never felt better, but what really made it special was seeing the run community come alive at this year’s Shamrock Shuffle. Familiar faces from last season, new ones just getting started, everyone brought energy and the vibes were high. Starting this season with friends added even more meaning. Keith and I began this journey together, and we’re not looking back. Every race we run side by side is a reminder of the progress we’ve made, on the course and in life, and the perseverance it takes to keep showing up. Proud of Dom and how far she’s come in just a few races over the last five months. Steady movin’ and groovin’. And of course, always grateful for the support and love from Mariah. Running might be a solo sport, but the people you share it with? That’s where the magic lives. 🏅My first @chishuffle is in the books. ⏱️ 36:46 | 7:24 min/mi

2024 has been quite a year! I started my long-distance running journey on June 2nd at the starting line of the Miche 5K, after only two weeks of “training.” Now, as I wind down the 2024 season, I need to keep looking forward to what’s next to keep my spirits high—because, oh boy, this weather is really testing my mental state, and winter hasn’t even started yet. That said, here’s what we have lined up for next year. Race Schedule 2025: * 3/23 - Shamrock Shuffle 8K * 5/18 - Lifetime Chicago Half (Spring) * 6/1 - BOA Chicago 13.1 Half * 6/6 - ON Squad Race Relay * 6/2 - Miche 5K * 6/29 - Friendship Festival 5K * 7/4 - PeachTree 10K * 7/12 - Tracksmith Twilight 5000 Series * 8/15 - Mob Mile * 8/23 - Chicago Triathlon * 9/7 - Run Mag Mile 10K * 9/29 - Lifetime Chicago Half (Fall) * 10/6 - Bucktown 5K * 11/3 - Hot Chocolate Run 10K * 11/?? - Hyrox Mexico City

Outside of the things I don’t love about Atlanta (which we won’t get into), one thing I really appreciate is the running culture here. They call it “Running City USA” for a reason, but Chicago is climbing the ranks fast! If we didn’t have such harsh winters, we’d easily hold the title. You’ll see no shortage of people out for a run each day, and fitness is clearly part of the lifestyle here in Atlanta. Today, I almost missed my run since it was already dark by the time I got to my hotel. But I couldn’t allow myself three rest days in a row, especially after missing yesterday’s run for last-minute travel errands. Besides, there’s nothing like coming home to a clean house after traveling! I’ll be here a few days, so there are still a couple more runs in me.