Day 6: What is your favorite quote? This one is really hard, because I'm really obsessed with inspiring quotes. As I wrote about in my last blog post, I have an entire Quotebook that is quickly being filled with these quotes. I've been sitting here thumbing through the pages trying to find one that I … Continue reading DWC Day 6: What Is Your Favorite Quote?
Self-Reflection
DWC Day 5: What Are Your Obsessions?
Day 5: What are your obsessions? I have a few obsessions that I enjoy, and I can't really think of any that I don't enjoy. It's good to have hobbies, right? 😉 Starbucks Probably my #1 obsession. I make frequent visits to Starbucks every week, sometimes more than once a day. The only drawback to … Continue reading DWC Day 5: What Are Your Obsessions?
DWC Day 4: Write About One Of Your Biggest Secrets
Day 4: Write about one of your biggest secrets. Â This is probably one of the hardest things to write about. The other will come to fruition with a little time, but there's still some housekeeping to be done there on a more personal level. A lot of people, even family and closest friends, don't … Continue reading DWC Day 4: Write About One Of Your Biggest Secrets
DWC Day 3: 5 Songs for 5 Friends
Day 3: Pick ten friends, and pair them with songs. Why do the songs remind you of these people? Rob Ross - Frozen by Madonna I've known Rob for less than a year, and in that short time, the thing that sticks out the most is his passion for Madonna. We're both from really small … Continue reading DWC Day 3: 5 Songs for 5 Friends
DWC Day 2: Your Dream Profession.
December Writing Challenge Day 2: Your Dream Profession For the longest time growing up, I wanted to work in education. I just knew that when I grew up, graduated from high school, and went to college that I would get a degree in education. I wanted to be a teacher, just like Grandma. In high … Continue reading DWC Day 2: Your Dream Profession.
DWC Day 1: Write Ten Facts About Yourself.
Day 1: Write Ten Facts About Yourself 1. I really love to write, and aside from writing in my journal regularly, it's been a long time since I've kept up with a blog. I imagine at some point during the month I'll get behind, especially during the holidays, but I'll try to catch myself up … Continue reading DWC Day 1: Write Ten Facts About Yourself.
Alone But Still Thankful on Thanksgiving
This is only the second ever Thanksgiving that I have spent away from my family; however, this is the first year that I've had to spend Thanksgiving alone. The first time I was away from family on Thanksgiving, I was managing a Dominos Pizza restaurant, so I had the company of my employees. We made … Continue reading Alone But Still Thankful on Thanksgiving
Miles Away
Miles Away Anyone that knows me closely knows that I thrive on the relationships with those I consider close to me in my life. Somewhere back in June, I had the bright idea to start applying for Residence Life positions all over the United States, desperate to get back into Student Affairs, knowing that the … Continue reading Miles Away
Inspired by Life
What is Your Philosophy on Life? Just recently, I was asked to write an ethics statement for my views on education, and my mind kept jumping way out of scope to the values I hold in life. I had to squeeze them all down to fit into a classroom philosophy of teaching, but my life … Continue reading Inspired by Life
Love and Loving Unconditionally
Love and Loving Unconditionally I've heard it a thousand times. "I will love the person, but hate the sin." I truly believe that most Christians who make use of this popular phrase truly mean well. I also think that they've heard it so many times that they don't consider how conditional that makes their claim … Continue reading Love and Loving Unconditionally
Joshua's Musings 