Tag: motivated
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Not so nice dreams
Many years ago before I realized that in order to succeed at college being smart wasn’t enough, I failed out several times. I could blame it on depression or maybe just laziness, but the fact is I didn’t do the work. I don’t think I’m ever going to be sufficiently motivated to get a degree.…
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I’m Being Published
A while back I wrote a poem and submitted it for publication. The submission guide included a request for an author’s note about what motivated the piece. I just heard back today that the poem was rejected but that they want to publish the “essay” about it. So unexpected, weird, and awesome.
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A Whole Year
Feeling out of place My senior year of highschool was by most measures an awesome one for me. Friends, theater, music, the prospect of college, and even the student council presidency. So I was to say the least a shock when I got to the real world. Seven days after I graduated I entered Basic…
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I Should Be Reading
I have done a lot today. I’ve dealt with the trash and diapers. I’ve made food for the boys. I’ve encouraged them to pick up and entertained them. I’ve done art and blogging and social media and video games. I’ve helped with groceries and Zoomed into a church leadership meeting. I have been very busy…
Latter Day Sinner 