Now I Begin
Christmas is only 12 days away. The New Year is withing reach. Now is the time of year where we forge some of our most fond memories. I have so many memories of Christmas past, going out and looking at Christmas lights as a family, Christmas parties, service projects, time with loved ones, and of …
Recently I have been extremely happy and content with the way my life has been going, I have a great family, wonderful girl friend, employment, side ventures, basketball and football, and my health. I really have no qualms or reason to complain, sure there are somethings that still get me down on occasion but truthfully …
This past week I was fortunate enough to venture on yet another family vacation at Pawley's Island, SC with those who have been with me from the beginning. No matter the moment, good or bad my Mom, Dad, and Sister have been there for me. It is always pleasant to step away from the "real …
I think we can all gain great insight in the type of person we are and what type of person someone else is based on the way they treat/react to people in certain environments. Let's look at the restaurant scene. Eating out is very common and is a perfect window to view how a person …
North Carolina's state motto is a profound statement that delves deeper in meaning the more it is pondered. Esse quam videri is a latin phrase that translates into, "to be, rather than to seem." I put this phrase to the test by examining my own life and I must admit that I need to be …
All too often people mistake love as this feeling of chance or a mystical emotion that cannot be explained. I am writing to prove that love isn't a noun but is a verb. The idiom, " Fall in Love" is a funny expression because the term "fall" is usually associated with an accident or something …
Cruising the Coast Highway in California is a must for anyone looking for breathtaking views of the Pacific. As the Highway dances along the coast and meanders through hills one can see the majesty in the Pacific. At the lookout in the picture all one can see is water for miles, with ships and people …
Have you ever found yourself in a place that allows you to become completely detached from the world? A location where worries and stress need not apply. Our world has become more tumultuous over time, there are endless ways to become frustrated, and there seems to be constant reminders at every turn. Creativity and self …
Here is a short post to report on how my food drive went. I am very appreciative of the NC Food Bank. They were instrumental in giving guidelines and information on what items to bring that would yield the greatest help. I also want to say thank you to all of the people who participated at …
1. Hold a door for someone else and give them a generous smile 2. Do something that will make you a better person! Maybe some pushups, read a book, eat healthy, or just a walk 3. Take a couple of minutes to catchup with someone that you haven't talked to in a while. A friend …
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