All mothers, with the exception of my mother, are gorgeous. It is a universal truth, more or less, that the elegance of a mother blinds the retinas of angels. Beauty buoyantly flows over the earth and retires downward onto the hearty lap of a mother. In similar tone, but in slight contrast … my mother... Continue Reading →
The Old vs The Young: The Battle of the Ages
“Haha, silly old man,” were the mental words I muttered as I watched the elderly gentleman performing awfully-sluggish lunges in front of me. “Silly old man, what are you doing in the gym? You can barely move as it is. What has your life come? Simple drudgery. Your wrinkled old skin and fragile bones... What... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why Christian Males Almost NEVER ASK GIRLS OUT On Dates Anymore
At some point during mid-college, my compass switched from having predominantly guy friends toward a large influx of females friends. For some time now, many conversations with those girls have turned into their wonder of “why Christian men rarely ask them out on dates”. I have had numerous heart-to-heart conversations with awesome, intelligent, Jesus-loving, beautifully... Continue Reading →
A Letter to My Future Wife of 50 Years
First things first, let’s get this awkwardness out of the way. Sure, you’re roughly around 75 years old, which means that you are approximately 50 years older than I currently am. Yes, you are from the future and I, conversely, am sitting here in the abstract year of 2013. But regardless, I’m your husband still.... Continue Reading →
What Dancing Secretly Reveals About The Opposite Sex…
There is something about the art of partner dancing that transcends itself past the dancing itself. Past the swings, past the dips. Beyond the sweaty moments and the awkward small talks. Beyond the skillful moves. Past the variety of personalities or cultural backgrounds. For the past three years my passion has been both swing dancing... Continue Reading →
Girls Are Cute and Atheism is Strange
Well……….it was my junior year of college when I fell head over hills (mountains, for accuracy) for this girl in my math class. It was literally my first legitimate big crush on a girl. It is safe to say that I was a slightly late bloomer. Most of the class periods would consist of me... Continue Reading →
Irresistible, Beautiful Grace on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8tt7hNpGc By far my favorite Youtube video ever is this one from 2011, with only a little over 40,000 views. A guy living in Sydney, Australia turns 30 years old and instead of throwing a party for himself or receiving presents....he gathers his close friends and they purchase 30 gifts. They then set out on... Continue Reading →
A Tough Farewell
Mom and Dad came up to Raleigh with me the day after Christmas to help move me into my new apartment. I very much love that pair. It still baffles me at how I once thought they were demons sent here to give me chores. And now, we're best of friends. It's amazing how, as... Continue Reading →