Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law - January 2022

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law - January 2022

January 2022

THE TRUSTED ADVISOR A Passion for Fun

HOW WE SPEND OUR DOWN TIME

As you can see, I like getting exercise and being outdoors. I also like a challenge, and I just think these sports are a lot of fun. It’s great to have something I can do either with friends and family — or on my own if I need alone time. Nick: I also enjoy being active and love trying to master a new challenge. If I’m not very good at something, that’s all the more reason to keep doing it.

It’s a new year and a fresh start, and we can’t wait to see what 2022 brings. January is a month of resolutions, and people often buckle down and work on ways to better themselves. It’s good to aim for self-improvement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave time to relax. Having a way to unwind is just as important as having a goal to meet. That’s why it’s fitting that January is also National Hobby Month. Being passionate about something outside of work — something you do just for fun — is good for your soul. In that spirit, we want to share our favorite hobbies. Zac: I grew up in Colorado, so I’ve been snowboarding ever since I was a kid. There aren’t exactly a lot of opportunities to engage in this hobby in Florida, but luckily, the rest of my family likes to ski. So, we schedule trips to snowy locations as often as we can. We’ve been to Utah, New Mexico, Alaska, and Vermont, to name only a few places. This year, we’re planning to go to Canada and either California or Utah. It’s great that we have a shared passion as a family — something all of us can do together.

I’d been skiing once or twice as a kid but never pursued it. About seven years ago, my wife decided she wanted to go on a ski trip. Of course, I fell a lot — but it only made me more determined to master it. Now, I tend to take 2–3 skiing trips a year. I like that you can choose your own adventure and make skiing as easy or challenging as you want. Plus, on big powder days, it’s a completely different experience. It’s something you can do at any age, and I like that I can enjoy it with the kids. I also enjoy golfing — though I’m not very good at it, I find it addicting. It’s

Nick skiing with his son

When I moved to Florida, I also picked up surfing. The stance and board used for surfing are similar to those used for snowboarding — but in my experience, surfing is much more difficult! After all, at least you’ve got some solid ground beneath you on the slopes.

fun to get away from life for a few hours and hit some balls. I can play an entire round and only get in one good shot at the end, but that one shot is all I want to talk about. It’s what keeps me coming back. Finally, I do a lot of running — even though I hate it. Sprinting in sports is fine, but long-distance running is not my thing. On the other hand, my wife loves it. It helps us stay in shape together, and we train by going on several runs a week. I do it because my wife enjoys it, and I love spending time with her. Whether you also love being active or prefer coin collecting or arts and crafts, we hope you have something that helps you kick back and relax. If you don’t, finding a hobby you’re passionate about is the perfect New Year’s resolution. NordenLeacox.com | 407-801-3000 1 –Zac Leacox & Nick Norden

I don’t get the chance to play golf as much as I’d like, but I always enjoy it when I do. I’m also intermittently into playing tennis — it comes in waves, where sometimes I’ll play a lot, and then not much at all. The great thing about tennis, though, is that my daughter loves it. The game is a great way to spend quality time and bond with her. Zac snowboarding Big Sky

HOW MUCH ARE YOUR FAVORITE PANTS WORTH? One Man Estimated His at $54 Million

Everyone knows that the perfect pair of pants can be hard to come by, but are they worth $54 million? Administrative Judge Roy L. Pearson had a favorite pair of pants, but in 2007, he claimed that Custom Cleaners lost them and returned a completely different pair instead. It all began when Pearson took his pants to the Washington, D.C., dry cleaners for alterations worth $10.50. The pants were sent in error to the incorrect dry cleaner, so Pearson’s pickup was delayed by several days. Once the pants were returned, despite bearing all the correct tags and matching his receipt, Pearson declared that the pants were not his. When the dry cleaner refused his demand for $1,000 compensation, he decided it was time for legal action.

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