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$180 Cinnamon Rolls
Yes, I spent $180 on homemade cinnamon rolls. But don't worry, it was for a good cause.
Twelve Years
On this day, 12 years ago, I planted my feet on a set of yellow footprints and embarked on a journey to become a United States Marine. It has been a wild ride ever since. Between the Marine world and the civilian world, God has had me on a journey filled with adventures, discovery, hurt,... Continue Reading →
Back to Tennessee
You guessed it (maybe) by the title. After a long 6-month journey training in the way of Warrant Officers and Ammunition Officers respectively, I have made it back to Tennessee. It is definitely nice to be back and have access to the comforts of home. Through my recent travels I have collected a bunch of... Continue Reading →
My Financial Journey: Lifeguard at Disney
When I first took off on my Disney adventure (moving to Florida to work for Disney), I remember some folks asking if a big move was financially feasible. You see, I was coming off an income where I averaged $980 per month. This could be a month’s worth of rent! The questions were valid, and... Continue Reading →
Better Than I Deserve
Have you ever been a part of something (or maybe several things) so unique and so incredible that words are difficult to come by? That is where I am right now. Where do I begin? Okay, first let's talk about one thing. . . North Carolina beat Duke in the Final Four and I was... Continue Reading →
Be Present
Have you ever been minding your own business and notice something interesting repeated fairly consistently? For example, a quote could be found in a book and later repeated through conversation with a friend. Both occasions of use were on different topics, but key elements of the quote stood out to create a consistent theme. This... Continue Reading →
On This Day
A decade sounds like a long time, and it kind of is. Yet, for some reason, it seems like a decade was just a few years ago. Time flies! It was 10 years ago, on this day, that I swore an oath at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Columbia, SC so that I... Continue Reading →
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