The Wall Every morning I awoke with burning anxiety and performed like I was programmed. Everything felt scripted and the whole time I asked myself, Is this it for me? I dreamt of all the ways I could do better, but which way was the ‘right’ way? One wrong move could cost me everything. How …
As some of you may know I am going to college online to earn my degree in Creative Writing. Most of my time goes toward my school work which mostly consists of writing and reading but I work on a few side projects when I can. Currently, I am finishing a course on …
How long must I wait until the thought of them no longer hurts? It’s been over a year and nothing has worked. It’s all his fault. He probably doesn’t even remember their names. He has to pay for what he did… The steam flows and caresses her damp eyes as she stares at her reflection in the …
Thrilled & Ecstatic In 2011, while training for football season, was the first time I ever squatted 405lbs. I remember it so well because of the energy in that moment- it was unlike any other. My friends and teammates were gathered all around the squat rack to cheer me on. Everyone was screaming, “Come on …
“Where would you like me to drop you off?” The man asks. I attempt to clean off my oxford shoes and then hop into the man’s rusty, white Chevy truck. Mud still attached to the fenders after last night’s rain. “Sorry about the mud. The market in the next town will work.” “It’s no problem. …
So there I was. After two months of self pity and self abuse. I sat there, alone, and asked myself repeatedly. Who are you? Why are you even here? Is anybody out there? All the questions that make you seem so small. I questioned everything and everyone. There’s no one to trust, I thought. I …
No one is coming to save me. Why am I still going? I should just let go. These thoughts repeating like a broken record. The trees barricade me from the moonlight; darkness has consumed all else. I have no idea where I’m going or how long I’ve been here. My feet just keep driving. The …
This has been weighing on my heart for a while so I’ve decided to put together a bit of a guide for everyone to use. Now take this all with a grain of salt because I am no expert but all the following information is based off acquired knowledge and experience. There are so many …
This is one of the largest drawings I have done in a long time measuring 11x14in. The theme for it is pretty much just badassery so if you’re trying to figure out what it’s about just stop and enjoy the bad-assness. It took me a little over 20 hours to complete and is done completely …
Unconfident, insecure, hesitant, anxious…these are all symptoms I’ve felt for the past few months but one thing allowed me to overcome all. Faith. At this very moment I sit here in confidence, security, decisiveness, clarity, and still- my faith remains. Many of you are unaware of my recent life events. While some of you may …