Facing Adversity

Amanda, you were right. When faced with adversity or an awesome presence, I talk big talk, but shrink and hurt myself for not being enough. I’m challenging habits that I spent 10 years making and fixing them to work out my school schedule. People always called me the “golden boy,” the “one who will do … Continue reading Facing Adversity →

Another Beginning

My final semester of community college was Monday. Well, technically Tuesday, as the school was closed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. I have some doubts for this semester, to be honest with you all.Not because of my inability to do anything; if anything I'm more than prepared to handle three English literature … Continue reading Another Beginning →

Intro III

As you guys know, I'm a college student at my local community college. I started a few months after I graduated my high school, as I was politely informed by my family that I will be paying for my own education by myself. With that knowledge, I got a minimum wage job at McDonald's, and … Continue reading Intro III →

Intro II

My ex-coworker Jacob said it best. I communicate better if I were to write it out. And he's right.I always enjoyed writing, whether or not I was aware of it. I think it began in middle school to be quite honest. I remember having Mr. Peterson's 7th grade English class, and he forced us to … Continue reading Intro II →

Intro

I realized that I haven't formally introduced myself yet. So let's change that.I feel the best way to introduce myself is similar to that of an intro to an album. I'm borrowing this idea from NF, my new favorite rapper. Alayna took me to see a concert in late October and there isn't a day … Continue reading Intro →

Striving to be the Best

If you asked me what makes me move, it's because of what lies behind the horizon. Too many times I have put myself into a corner, whether it be in the academic space with deadlines piled on top of me, or dealing with friends and family. And, the most common one, confronting demons who have … Continue reading Striving to be the Best →