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By Dwight Hyde

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  • Creating a sacred space in my mind

    I’ve often read about creating sacred spaces in homes with some sort of shrine like area or just a special nook you can claim and arrange that brings you peace. I started thinking about what if I did the same thing with my mind? I could be physically anywhere and could reach the power of […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 24, 2023
    General
    change, growth, meditation, mind, sacred
  • 2023: Will this be the year you stop wallowing?

    I’m completely serious. Will this be the year you STOP wallowing in your own crap? Think about that. But I’m not you say. I’m good. Some of you may be … but I’m thinking many of you actually are and don’t even know it or just blind to it at this point. Or you’re like […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 21, 2023
    General
    davidgoggins, empowerment, motivation, self-improvement, truth
  • Walking to breakfast

    For the last few years, I’ve walked from my house to the Hungry Bear at 6 AM every Thursday for breakfast. It’s 1 mile to there and takes approximately 23 minutes. Often when it’s very cold out or raining, I’ll get asked by Trish, the waitress, if I walked today as I come through the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 13, 2023
    General
    breakfast, discomfort, grateful, outdoors, sunrise, walking
  • Hello, My Friends

    It’s been awhile hasn’t it? Just wanted to come out, say hello, and let you know how things in my world are going. I’m continuing with my fitness endeavors which now entails going to a gym with a trainer 3 times a week, 3 solo workouts at home, and daily checkins with the best support […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 8, 2023
    General
    dating, fitness, hope, life, love, sober
  • Alice’s Restaurant

    You can get anything you want …

    Dwight Hyde

    November 20, 2022
    General
    draft, history, thankful, thanksgiving, Vietnam, war
  • What friendship means to me

    Sunday Ramblings I’ve had good, bad, and the ugly friendships in my 56 years. Looking back I’ve put up with too many one sided relationships. Lately I’ve been thinking about my current friendships, the time I’m investing, and what am I truly getting out of them. I thought I’d share some criteria I’m mulling over […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 6, 2022
    General
    friends, friendships, honesty, listening, questions
  • Come back into the light

    The mind is a tricky bastard.Often it has an inclination for the negative.Before you realize it’s too late.You find yourself in darkness and feeling all alone.The thing is we all fall from time to time.Folks just don’t admit it enough. Life is never hopeless.You are not a failure.You are not worthless. You ARE a beautiful […]

    Dwight Hyde

    October 29, 2022
    General
    believe, depression, failure, goodness, hopeless, love, suicide
  • Coffee Time

    The positioning of the exact location to sit your coffee is key to enjoying your morning brew. One doesn’t want to strain nor overly adjust going into the approach. Am I the only one who dials in the placement each morning? Have a great day folks, Dwight 😀

    Dwight Hyde

    October 19, 2022
    General
    coffee
  • How to make the World a better place

    Lessons from Sundance Circle

    Dwight Hyde

    October 6, 2022
    General
    better place, kindness, love, world
  • Meet Alice!

    Alice is a pit bull mix, approximately 1 yr, and weighs 23 pounds. I got her from the Pikes Peak Humane Society in Colorado Springs. When my son, Bob, and I went there last Sunday I was honestly only 45% onboard in getting one. We went up and down the aisles and I wrote a […]

    Dwight Hyde

    October 1, 2022
    General
    dog shelter, dogs, faith, humane society
  • More on Clean & Sober

    For some reason this morning, I was feeling extra “clean” after a short jog and shower. Some of you will get it. Looking into the mirror I was hit with much gratitude for being able to smile big on how much better my life has been with alcohol no longer swimming throughout my body. My […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 4, 2022
    General
    alcohol, faith, hope, love, sober, sobriety
  • Morning Glory

    Have a great week!

    Dwight Hyde

    August 29, 2022
    General
    happy, mornings, mountains, sun
  • Soulmate

    Into The Mystic

    Dwight Hyde

    August 28, 2022
    General
    mystic, peace, soulmate
  • Prequel

    When interacting with others: Stop. Take a breath. Think. Understand. Being judgmental is cheap. Any fool can do it. Barbara Sher Everyone has a prequel.

    Dwight Hyde

    August 20, 2022
    General
    judging, prequel
  • Our Legacy

    Legacy:- a gift- something passed on What will you pass on to those who will never remember you? Think of the long line of others who came before you. What actions will you take daily to create your legacy? What if each person left tremendous LOVE? Generation after generation after generation more love. Those of […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 13, 2022
    General
    humans, legacy, love, mankind
  • What if

    What If There Was A War But Nobody Came? Made me think from a mental health standpoint about all the wars we’ve created within our mind. Peace, Dwight 🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    August 5, 2022
    General
    anxiety, mental health, peace
  • Feeling good

    Hanging out front on my rocking chair in shorts, t-shirt, barefoot, and sipping water. There’s a nice cool breeze, sun is working on going down, and everything is green from all the rain. The Wong Janice is playing in the background as a dog barks and cars drive by. I yell hi to my neighbor […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 30, 2022
    General
    good, sober, summer
  • Back To Eden

    Every July I try to take this hike. It’s from Green Mountain Falls, CO up to Catamount reservoir. Along the way you pass through the Garden of Eden Meadow. Just gorgeous: Great getting out with these two. Michael just got out of the Army after 4 years and two tours to Kuwait. I’m proud and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 23, 2022
    General
    Colorado, grateful, green mountain falls, hiking, military, outdoors
  • Stay in front of it

    Stay in front of what? Stay in front of how you’re showing up to life and what you want to accomplish along the way. Many times we show up as the victim week after week wondering why nothing is improving in our life. THE VICTIM IS ANXIOUSLY STANDING IN THE SHADOWS WAITING TO TAKE CENTER […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 10, 2022
    General
    drama, dreams, goals, life, ownership, victim
  • Boris: For Love’s Sake

    On Wednesday, I put down Bo Bo. It was time. Just incredible how much love and joy he brought into my life. LOVE IS SO PRECIOUS, Dwight I didn’t drink this time! In 2009, I was in a period of 6 – 9 months of sobriety (I forget there were numerous attempts) when I had […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 9, 2022
    General
    death, dogs, friend, grateful, guides, life, love
  • Week 12: 90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!! (Before & After Pictures)

    Week 12:  90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!!  (Before & After Pictures)

    Let me say before I begin that even though the 90 days are complete for the “jumpstart”, I’ll be continuing this new lifestyle.😊 Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 12 we stopped the cold showers and instead did a 3 minute plunge into cold water (40 to 50 degrees) submerged […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 26, 2022
    General
    agency, alcohol, alcohol free, capacity, discomfort, fasting, framework, freedom, health, hope, life, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 10 and 11: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 10 we extended the cold showers habit to five minutes. Week 11 is have a daily curious conversation with someone very different then you with the purpose of empathy and understanding. You goal is to see the world through their eyes. We does this […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 20, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, framework, health, hope, life, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 8 & 9: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 8 we extended the Wim Hof breath hold to two to three minutes. We were practicing one to two minutes. Week 9 we up’d our meditation to 10 minutes. The mindset for week 8 was Stand Now. Stand opposed to sit. Stand is active. […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 4, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Over Sharing

    As many of you know, I’m a huge sharer out here in Blogville. I’ve always listened to my soul, wrote from the heart, clicked publish, and received much love and support. My thought process is to be as authentic as possible, because there most likely are others folks out here that have experienced the same […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 2, 2022
    General
    connecting, sharing, vulnerable
  • So here you are

    You came out to read something new. Maybe something to do while you sip your morning pleasure. Your blanket on your lap with calm still on your side. Nothing to tend to just beautiful you. Welcome my friend! Sit with this peace. Grateful for all of you, Dwight❤️

    Dwight Hyde

    May 30, 2022
    General
    blogging, grateful
  • Maybe the perfect job isn’t out there for you?

    Have you ever got discouraged from wanting to change careers, but haven’t been able to find one that lines up with what your soul is craving? You searched this way, that way, followed leads, hit dead ends, taken personality and skill tests, and sat there feeling a bit hopeless and lost. What if that “job” […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 27, 2022
    General
    careers, life, soul
  • Too much self-__________?

    FOR ME … For me I’m finding there can definitely be too much self-awareness, self-analysis, self-review, self-love, self-forgiveness, self self self….enough already! I can see now all the therapist, counselors, gurus, and preachers yelling “WHAT”! It’s definitely been my go to path these last few years working on improving myself and growing, but over the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 25, 2022
    General
    act, live
  • Calling all superheroes. This World needs some serious love!

    With all that we’ve been through in the last two years plus what’s currently going on with the war, politics, shootings, and inflation, …- it is beyond time for all of us to step out and start spreading LOVE! It’s very easy to pick your favorite political I hate the other political party news channel […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 22, 2022
    General
    courage, hope, love, peace, world
  • Week 7: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 7, I stacked on the habit of intermittent fasting for 18 hours/ 6 hour window to eat. We were doing a 16/8 intermittent fast prior to that. The mindset for week 7 was of the infinite game. The goal is to not actually win, […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 21, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Give yourself a chance

    Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune. Walt Whitman You have always been perfect – whole – complete. It’s been here within you this whole time. Shine!

    Dwight Hyde

    May 20, 2022
    General
    believe, goodness, hope
  • Game changer

    Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. * attribution disputed Really think about that quote in reference to your current state. We have fined tuned all of our processes to be where we are at. From mental, physical, and spiritual. Good and bad.

    Dwight Hyde

    May 19, 2022
    General
    change, growth, life
  • Week 6: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 6, I stacked on the habit of journaling before bed. It’s a one paragraph reflecting on your day. If you plan your day in advance you can contrast it to what actually happened and reflect. On Sunday also add one overall reflection of the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 14, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 5: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 5, I stacked on the habit of meditating for 5 minutes everyday. Sit quietly for 5 minutes. Doing nothing. Give yourself this gift each day. Develop strength and awareness with love at the center through sitting quietly. All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 7, 2022
    General
    breathing, change, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • “Put something on the plot”

    Who is writing the story you’re living? Are you tired of your story? Has it become dull and a ghost of a life? Do you feel out of rhythm? The goal of course is to take responsibility of your own life and make it meaningful, but often we can’t get ourselves out of the role […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 5, 2022
    General
    actions, change, death, happiness, hero, life, victim
  • Week 4: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 4, I stacked on the habit of on a daily bases every 24 hours find someone to do a good deed for and not get credit. Do it anonymously. Find things you actively see in the world you’re walking around in, something that could […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 30, 2022
    General
    breathing, change, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Week 3: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 3, I stacked on the habit of including 30 seconds of cold water in my showers. This is one of Wim Hof’s methods to keep your body and mind in its optimal natural state. The cold is your warm friend and one of the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 23, 2022
    General
    breathing, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, water, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Week 2: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 2, I stacked on the habit of breath work using Wim Hof’s method and an app called Go Deeper. I do it first thing each morning. The first pillar of the Wim Hof Method is breathing. We’re always breathing, yet we’re mostly unaware of […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 16, 2022
    General
    breathing, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, water, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Faded Jeans Living 2.0 – Accountability

    Hey folks. I wanted to let you know I created an accountability channel on an app called Volley. It’s a team application using video to communicate with one another. You can access it via this link: Faded Jeans Living The idea of the site is to help us be accountable for areas of our life […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 14, 2022
    General
    accountability, connections, growth, support, team
  • Week 1: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    YES I’M BACK AT IT!!! Last week I started a 90 day jumpstart to wellness program if you will. I’m doing it over the internet and am completely pumped to find a group of folks who have the same mindset as me that in order to change we need to persevere through discomfort to gain […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 12, 2022
    General
    breathing, fasting, fat, fitness, health, muscle, water, weight, wellness, workout
  • 52 Week Challenge

    We don’t always knock it out of the park

    Dwight Hyde

    April 9, 2022
    General
    commitment, learning, life lessons, why
  • Everyday we have a choice

    Dwight Hyde

    April 3, 2022
    General
    love
  • Sometimes

    Sometimes all you need is “a little cheese” to make life brighter and move forward. Thank you all for your support SUPERHEROES! Dwight 🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    March 25, 2022
    General
    friends, kindness, love, one, superheroes
  • I don’t want to do anything today

    I don’t want to do anything today.I don’t want to show up.There are no curtains to close and life seems to be staring me down.Nothing particular happened. It just is.I want to bury myself in bed, but the beds are leaning against the wall.The drywall guy will be here soon and another day of work […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 22, 2022
    General
    depression, faith, human, life
  • Life of the Rich and Famous here

    Reminds me of the movie The Jerk. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, and light. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, light, dog bed, dog, and some PAINT!!! YEP I DECIDED TO PAINT THE INTERIOR OF MY HOUSE INSTEAD OF HIRING IT OUT. NEVER SAY NEVER IN THE HYDE HOUSE. SOME DAY I’LL […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 19, 2022
    General
    life, painting, remodeling
  • You haven’t lived until you …

    Redo.

    Dwight Hyde

    March 15, 2022
    General
    house, minimalism, redo, remodeling
  • THE CINEMA

    Roll 1. Scene 1. Take 1.

    Dwight Hyde

    March 10, 2022
    General
    faith, hope, imagine, life, whimsical
  • We can do better

    Start Coming Together and Practice Diplomacy. We wonder how our country can be so fucked as we ourselves toss negativity at each other. We write things like if you watch THIS news channel you’re a complete dumb ass, trying to put others down and to look educated. The Republicans are xxxx and the Democrats are […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 26, 2022
    General
    coming together, diplomacy, future generations, peace, people, unite
  • Winding down a career

    Let me get some clarity first before I start. Career – a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling (Merriam-Webster) – an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one’s lifework (dictionary.com) – a career is the job or profession that someone does for a long […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 20, 2022
    General
    careers, life, retirement, travel
  • Dragons

    I have a bit of a fascination with dragons, so when I saw this photo out on castelliditalia’s site on Instagram I was in awe. I’m all about understanding we must tend to our dragons. One way or another they won‘t remain hidden for long. Try as you might they will eventually arrive at your […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 17, 2022
    General
    depression, dragon, dragons, fear, hope, love, The Vaia Dragon
  • Celebrating 3 Years Sober Today

    At three years sober, I feel at home with myself. I feel welcomed. I wish this for all of you. For those considering quitting alcohol, Do It! It will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself. Dwight 🦋 You are Worthy. You are Intended Here to Shine. I Believe in You!

    Dwight Hyde

    February 16, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, anniversary, celebrate, depression, faith, hope, life, self love, self-improvement, sober, sobriety
  • Happy V Day

    Sending much love to all my superheroes out here❤️ Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    February 14, 2022
    General
    love
  • Part III: The Rising

    Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of ramblings but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 12, 2022
    General
    broken, encouragement, growth, life, pain, phoenix, phoenix rising, scared, self-improvement, wisdom
  • Don’t jump into your sh*t!

    We don’t have to jump into our thoughts. Just because it paints a vivid picture and tries to suck us in we do have the option to say no and just let it pass. It is definitely tricky though and you must remain alert. Train yourself to Witness your thoughts and become the observer and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 8, 2022
    General
    depression, health, love, self-improvement, thoughts
  • What I’m learning from starting a Walking Group

    In case you weren’t aware, I started a walking group while I was off WordPress for a month last November. To recap just a bit, I used Meetup.com and started scheduling two walks a weeks. It’s not virtual, we meet in person to walk. Tuesdays are slower 1 to 1.5 mile walks and Thursdays are […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 16, 2022
    General
    abba, brave, group, learning, life, universe, walking, walking group
  • BIG NEWS!!!!

    BIG BIG BIG FRICKIN NEWS!

    Dwight Hyde

    January 12, 2022
    General
    debt, debt-free, encouragement, freedom, life, self-improvement
  • Part II: The Rising

    Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of rambling but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 7, 2022
    General
    change, depression, divorce, failure, growth. breakdown, honesty, life, love, phoenix, phoenix rising, real, rise up, success
  • You’ve been Granted a Happy New Year!

    You’ve been Granted a Happy New Year!

    From the Ministry of Magical✨

    Dwight Hyde

    December 30, 2021
    General
    hope, life, whimsical. magical
  • Part I: The Rising

    *** Before I start I want to make it clear this is in no way a slam against my ex. She is a beautiful soul! As anyone who’s been married knows, life happens. I completely own my part of that dance that ended. This series will be focusing on my phoenix rising afterwards. It started […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 27, 2021
    General
    change, depression, divorce, failure, growth. breakdown, honesty, life, love, phoenix, phoenix rising, real, rise up, success
  • Merry Christmas from Woodland Park, Colorado

    Merry Christmas from Woodland Park, Colorado

    Merry Christmas Everyone ✨💫 Big warm hugs to you all, Dwight🦋 UPDATE * There was a miracle on Sundance Circle! We got a dusting of snow Christmas Eve❤️

    Dwight Hyde

    December 20, 2021
    General
    Christmas, Downtown, Woodland Park
  • A Little Vroom Vroom Today

    Still able to get in a ride in on my Yamaha TW200 It’s been awhile since I’ve taken this out on a ride. So much fun and just crazy it’s December 19th. Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the holidays! Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    December 19, 2021
    General
    motorcycle, riding, tdub, tw200
  • Improvement

    You may bring about that improved condition in your outward life which you desire, if you will unswervingly resolve to improve your inner life. James Allen

    Dwight Hyde

    December 19, 2021
    General
    improvement, life
  • Going for it – The Bitch is Back (Week 38)

    Going for it – The Bitch is Back (Week 38)

    YEP. SHE’S BACK! As my gut and face kept getting bigger and bigger, I relented and bought another scale. Week 38 of 52 The best way to describe Week 38 of my “Going for it series” is that I’m OFF THE RAILS. Quite honestly I’ve been sloppy and half-assing these last several weeks as the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 12, 2021
    General
    health, life
  • Focusing on Now Cartoons

    I came across this little gem of a book with these cartoons this past weekend called Love is letting go of fear by Dr. Gerald Jampolsky. It’s a very short read, but the messages are spot on and timeless. If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time on regrets from the past or […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 7, 2021
    General
    fear, future, goodness, love, now, past, regrets
  • Another Place, Another Time

    Another Place, Another Time

    Come walk with me. Time to head back. Walk is over. Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    December 5, 2021
    General
    drive, history, mining, past, time
  • What I did while being off WordPress for a month

    I created two meetup.com groups! “Meetup is a platform for finding and building local communities. People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together.” This was a long time coming. I had wanted to do this for a couple years, but […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 21, 2021
    General
    community, connecting, meetup, outdoors, rucking, walking, Wordpress
  • HOLD ON

    Sometimes you don’t even realize it. A force out of nowhere says come with me child. Take my hand. As you are led along small tears leak from your aged eyes. What is this? What is this all about? To late they are streaming now. All you can do is follow along and… GO WITH […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 19, 2021
    General
    daughters, love, music
  • My Faded Jeans Living Blog

    After being off WordPress for 30 days, let me start off by saying HELLO MY FRIENDS! I think of my blogging as a way to connect to others, and to give and receive support as I try to make sense of this life and move forward and grow. By sharing my fears and experiences many […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 10, 2021
    General
    blogging, depression, growth, therapy
  • Blog “Liking” Bot?

    I’m convinced there’s a bot amongst us😁

    Dwight Hyde

    October 8, 2021
    General
    bot, comments, digital minimalism, fake, internet, likes, marketing, social media, Wordpress
  • Going for it – over halfway (Week 28)

    Still at it.

    Dwight Hyde

    October 4, 2021
    General
    commitment, exercise, fitness, focus. determination, health, peloton, worthy
  • Fall ❤️ Bike Ride

    Get on your bike and ride!

    Dwight Hyde

    October 2, 2021
    General
    bike, fall, happiness, leaves, mountain biking, therapy
  • Life lessons learned from painting the outside of my house

    It won’t get painted by thinking about doing it …like say for the last 4 years. Wishing on a star doesn’t work either, scratch that off your list. It’s a big job. You just have to get started. You might be a bit nervous on how it’s going to shake out. Always remember you can […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 29, 2021
    General
    change, discipline, home, houses, life, life lessons, mental health, outdoors, painting, self-improvement, sober
  • I’m doing a bit of Digital Minimalism

    About two weeks ago, I removed YouTube and Instagram from my iPhone and iPad. Just have to stop real quick and recognize and laugh at that statement. iThis and iThat. 25 years ago you would of been saying what the hell are you talking about! YouTube. This had been my guilty pleasure literally sucking away […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 25, 2021
    General
    digital, internet, living, minimalism, social media
  • Rough week at the office for BoBo

    Yesterday and actually all week was a tough for old Boris. Between pain and anxiety attacks he went to his go to place in the corner behind the end table. Now a days he likes tight places against the wall where he can hide and peek out. It’s so hard looking into those eyes and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 18, 2021
    General
    death, life, love, pain
  • Good Morning

    Was thinking of you all and just wanted to say Good Morning!😊 Do you know how hard it is for a guy born in 1966 to hold up a cup of coffee and take a selfie? Have a most wonderful day my super heroes. You are loved❤️ Dwight

    Dwight Hyde

    September 16, 2021
    General
    mornings
  • Pillow over the head

    Today was a mental health day. I laid in bed, put the pillow over my head, and shut my eyes tight so darkness would come, and I could escape via sleep. There had been too much negative talk building up within and be it good or bad it is my escape. Some will say you […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 13, 2021
    General
    depression, life, mental health, struggles
  • Our Virtual Reality

    * So this is way out there as far as my ramblings go, and I’d advise if you’re currently having depression or alcohol craving issues please SKIP this post. This is also not meant to question or offend ones faith. So this conversation might have been something that would of occurred in my past after […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 10, 2021
    General
    god, life, love, religion, source
  • Tuesday ride – Dedicated to Joe

    *when we share we create opportunities to connect I was biking all the way around this reservoir and stopped here to take a break. At this point I realized it was Joe’s birthdate. I said out loud look at all this beauty Joe. Then I sniffled and just let the tears come pouring out. Joe […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 24, 2021
    General
    death, grateful, joy, life, love, tears
  • Thinking of you

    I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all my super heroes out here this morning. Some of you may be happy, sad, jazzed, lonely, at peace…. who knows right and it may depend on the time of the day. I get it! Always always always remember you are an amazing beautiful worthy […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 21, 2021
    General
    depression, hope, life, light, love, peace, sober, worthy
  • Going for it – Friends, Jekyll and Hyde (Week 21)

    With a little help from my friends 😊

    Dwight Hyde

    August 16, 2021
    General
    bicycle, biking, depression, disco, friends, health, hope, mountain biking, rock hopper
  • Friday Happy Hour – SOBER!

    Hell ya💯🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

    Dwight Hyde

    August 13, 2021
    General
    depression, happy hour, health, mental health, mountain biking, sober
  • YOU have the POWER over how YOU respond to LIFE

    Before I start I’m asking for all of my superheroes to go check out and follow my friend at Rock Bottom To Sky High who is currently on their sober journey. Thank you. *This is going to come across grandiose and pompous. I get it. Fire away. Going to jump right into this! So I […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 6, 2021
    General
    courage, depression, hero, hope, life, self-improvement
  • Going for it – mortality (Week 19)

    The graphic above is inspired by an amazing soul who I came across this week. Her name is Lex and she is a digital nomad who travels the country with her dog Riot living in a cargo trailer. She’s definitely had some life experiences from her husband passing away, to becoming sober, and more. You […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 1, 2021
    General
    death, fear, growth, hope, life, mortality
  • I’m no longer “THE” Mr. Hyde

    Well, I am but I’m not.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 21, 2021
    General
    change, father, growing up, life, parenting, sons
  • I didn’t realize you had a drinking problem

    Last night I was having dinner with one of my best friends and he said he wanted to ask me a question. The last I was out with him for dinner he was with his wife and they saw my two tattoos I got this year and when I told them that this one was […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 15, 2021
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, binge drinking, drinking, freedom, sober
  • Going for it – back from vacation (Week 16)

    Spent a week, week 15, off and enjoyed the sun and beach out at Sandbridge, VA. It was wonderful to take a big break and just relax and play. The two houses we rented worked out great. The one on the beach had all the families with young kids and the one one block back […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 12, 2021
    General
    beach, family, vacation
  • Garden of Eden Hike

    No words necessary.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 11, 2021
    General
    Colorado, flowers, hiking, mountain flowers, nature, outdoors
  • Where are you headed?

    Where are you headed?

    Ventura Highway

    Dwight Hyde

    July 10, 2021
    General
    change, debt, depression, divorce, hope, lifestyle, mental health, motivation, self-improvement, sober, suicide
  • Six years plus, still paying off debt

    Keeping the faith.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 9, 2021
    General
    debt, determination, faith, growth, sacrifice
  • Summertime and the Livin is Easy

    Loving my sober life💯

    Dwight Hyde

    July 7, 2021
    General
    living, mountain biking, outdoors, peace, sober, summer, sunset
  • The Fourth

    My hope is we can somehow become united again where all can experience true freedom and the same opportunities for success and happiness. Where we can respect each other’s differences without fear and rage. I’ll be honest though, I’m not quite sure. I’ll leave it at that to ponder more. Sending peace, love, and light […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 4, 2021
    General
    America, freedom, independence, peace, United
  • Do something!

    Now is the time

    Dwight Hyde

    June 25, 2021
    General
    believe, depression, hope, improve, life, mental health, motivation, self help, self-improvement
  • Going for it – and then there was three (Week 13)

    Coolest Father’s Day gift from my daughter! For those who don’t know I’m a huge Who fan. I’ve seen them twice in concert. Had a great day with my kids. We went to an old mining town and had burgers, fries, and cheesecake. The best! Week 13 So as the title says I’m down to […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 20, 2021
    General
    adjusting, beach, chili, family, fitness, hope, The Who
  • Rucking

    Rucking

    *Disclaimer – I’m not a doctor, and didn’t spend the night in a Holiday Inn Express. Use common sense and do what works for you and your body. I’ve only learned about rucking in the last few weeks, but so far from what I’ve experienced I’m totally jazzed! I heard it described as an activity […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 11, 2021
    General
    depression, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, mental health, outdoors, rucking, strength training
  • Going for it – Enjoying the great outdoors (Week 11)

    Had a great week rucking, walking, hiking, and mountain biking. The weather has been just perfect. Feeling pretty motivated health wise and just can’t but help pushing myself as I described in my last post. Afterwards I’m spent but feeling so relaxed and happy. Best therapy ever! Week 11 Didn’t hit all my targets, but […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 7, 2021
    General
    beauty, happy, hiking, mountain biking, outdoors, rucking, therapy
  • Get outdoors and do something physically hard!!!

    YES THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT PURPOSELY FACING DISCOMFORT I’ve realized for awhile now that there was something about my up Pikes Peak backpacking trips and grueling mountain bike rides that zapped the hell out of me, but also awoke a part of me I couldn’t put words to but knew it created an inner […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 4, 2021
    General
    backpacking, discomfort, exercise, happy, hiking, meant health, mountain biking, rucking, wild
  • Going for it – Return to Little Scraggy Loop (Week 10)

    Round TWO!

    Dwight Hyde

    May 31, 2021
    General
    fitness, goodness, health, mountain biking, outdoors, sons
  • Going for it – Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable (Week 9)

    I came very close to removing learning guitar from my going for it list, but I worked out in my mind that even though I’m not “as committed” to it and I do feel like I’m struggling that…that’s okay. The path is mine and won’t look like anyone else’s path. There is enough joy and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 24, 2021
    General
    ego, perseverance, self-improvement, uncomfortable
  • *

    …here’s your sign

    Dwight Hyde

    May 20, 2021
    General
    goodness, life, love, wisdom
  • Going for it – Fruita, CO (Week 8)

    Going for it – Fruita, CO (Week 8)

    Week 8’s highlight was a road trip to Fruita, CO with my son to do some mountain biking. It was a blast! If you’ve ever been to a ski resort and seen all the vehicles with skis on top of them then picture the same thing in Fruita except everyone has mountain bikes. We got […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 17, 2021
    General
    Camping, Colorado, Fruita, fun, happy, mountain biking
  • Going for it – Keeping it real (Week 7)

    Week 7 was pretty uneventful with nothing much to report. Had to dig a bit deeper when “being lazy” played in my head. My ego is definitely starting to frick with me. I’ve been thinking about only posting my progress once a month, but honestly it’s good for me to post weekly so I can […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 10, 2021
    General
    ego, excuses, goals, health, motivation, mountain biking, real
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