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.
December Writing Challenge
December Writing Challenge Challenge Accepted! For every day of December, you must write about the topic for each day on that day. Each topic is simple and gives a broad horizon of writing ideas. You must write more than a few sentences, write as much as possible. Day 1: Write Ten Facts About Yourself. Day … Continue reading December Writing Challenge
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
My Aura is Blue
Blue Your Aura is Blue! Personality: Blue’s are very loyal and can be the truest friend any aura could hope to find. On the inside, blues tend to be emotional and even a bit moody. However, you know that other auras depend on you, so you put on a strong front. They tend to live a quiet but enriching life. Blues are … Continue reading My Aura is Blue
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
I Still Feel It Sometimes…
Today, I decided that I was going to clean my room (or start the process of...there's a lot to be done, both in my room and around the house...thank you roommate for the house part). As I was rummaging around the bookshelves, picking up clutter. Tossing things out here and there that had collected on … Continue reading I Still Feel It Sometimes…
Love is…
*Begins sappy writing* "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always … Continue reading Love is…
NOH8
I don't know who you are, and you don't know me. However, we have a mutual Facebook friend, and that's how I came across and was able to read the words you don't even realize have torn me down. You claim that you have never used hate, bigotry, or harassment to promote your beliefs, but … Continue reading NOH8
Joshua's Musings 