Against The Flow
This is an excerpt from a “Pyro the Pondering Pumpkin” article in our school newspaper where I introduced my new signature, “Against The Flow.” I had always ended my “Ponderings” by saying, “Regards,...
View ArticleLife-Guarding and Life-Lessons #1
I just have a random thought that came to me today at work. I work at Larson Lifestyle Center, life guarding, assisting with swimming lessons, cleaning, etc. You’ll probably hear more about my work as...
View ArticlePyro The Pondering Pumpkin #1
This is an excerpt from the Thanksgiving issue of the school newspaper. In it I asked the students what they are thankful for: Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and do you know what that means?...
View ArticlePyro The Pondering Pumpkin #3
This is an excerpt from a “Pyro the Pondering Pumpkin” article written in the perspective of Pyro himself. Some background on it; Every year we have a new theme for the schoolyear. Last year was...
View ArticlePyro The Pondering Pumpkin #4
This is an excerpt from a newspaper editorial of “Pyro the Pondering Pumpkin”. It is written from the perspective of Pyro himself: I remember when I was at GGA (Great Gourd Academy). Yes, we pumpkins...
View ArticleWonder What’s Next…
Well I figured I’d just briefly talk about a recent retreat I took with some friends and our youth pastor. At our church, our youth pastor, Shane Daughenbaugh has been pushing and trying to get us be...
View ArticleGod of Sandcastles
In my walk with God, there have been times of realization. Eye opening experiences that change my views on things. We all can have times like that. Sometimes, an experience can occur and altar many...
View ArticleLife Guarding and Life Lessons #2
Well, I know it’s titled “Life Guarding” and life lessons but most of the lessons I learn are with the kids in swimming lessons. One particular time not long ago was when I was assisting in an upper...
View ArticleShh… I’m Trying To NOT Think
As you already know, music is very important to me. If you don’t know yet, you will now. I’ve been playing guitar for a little over a year now. Having been completely self taught, I’ve had a lot of fun...
View ArticleComatose
My my my, it sure has been a long time since I’ve posted something. Life is so crazy and time consuming that I forget about writing! Nevertheless, I hope to continue making progress and posting more...
View ArticleHorizon
My, my, my… Its been a long time since I’ve blogged… My deepest apologies for everyone out there sitting and waiting with bated breath for my next post. Life is so insane, and I’m realizing it more and...
View ArticleMoniker
The other day, I was thinking about life and philosophies and ethics and morals and Pop-tarts, but more importantly, about my blog! I’ve realized that you people out there, whoever you may be (aside...
View ArticleThe Green Hornet
The Green Hornet – Starring Seth Rogen and Directed by Michael Gondry I saw this movie last week on a Monday night after being prompted to go via FaceBook post. My friend Addison and his two brothers,...
View ArticleAtmosphere: The Beginning
I don’t know how things are going in the world “out there”, beyond my blog, beyond this computer screen, in the lives of my readers (aside from my mom), but I hope that you all are well and life’s...
View Article“Rubber, Meet Road”
So as of late, I’ve been dealing with a lot of things. My friends keep going though crap over and over and over again. It seems like there’s nothing I can do to help them. And in reality, there really...
View ArticleCan Crusher
One of the hardest things for me when writing a blog (aside from actually sitting myself down and starting), is coming up with a good entrance to introduce the stuff I wanna talk about. I know what I...
View ArticleAtmosphere: Retaliation
When the Juniors began their project to reform CVA, dark forces immediately swarmed our ranks. Two students, suspended on drug and alcohol abuse. Another student, sent to CAPS* for depression/suicide...
View ArticleTourney
Well, more time has gone between blogs than I’ve wanted, but that’s okay. I thought about it a lot! I’ve grown to love and appreciate my blog more and more. Certainly more than I did back when I first...
View ArticleAtmosphere: Ricochet
That Friday night mood came without warning. Nothing could prepare any of us for what would take place. I went to the Youth Room, knowing only that the Juniors were putting on a vespers again. The last...
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