Today, I realized that the year 2030 is just as far away as the year 2000 is.
Author: HESONWHEELS
My name is Justin Graves. I am a 20-something young professional based between the Washington, D.C. metro area and Blacksburg, Virginia. I thank you for visiting this journal about my life: what I learn, who I love, what I am passionate about, what I eat, and who I impact. | Ut Prosim | Go Hokies! | Life is all about what you have done for other people.
Signing Santa.
If this doesn’t put you in the Christmas spirit, or at least bring a smile to your face, then I don’t know what will.
Officially: 2 weeks.
It’s officially since I’ve started my new big boy job. This is one of the mantra’s I’ve tried to tirelessly practice that was just perfectly illustrated. I hold this true when it comes to conference (or meeting marathons, as I like to them) season, too. It goes a very, VERY long way in terms of confidence. …
What is home?
I’ve always been fond of the quote, “home is where the heart is.” But, realistically, I’ve always felt like I have multiple homes. The place that I was born? Northern Virginia. The place where I have a ton of childhood memories? Central Georgia. The place that I grew up? Fredericksburg. The place I’ve lived the longest (and …
“Fake” Buildings.
Fun fact: I earned a minor in Public & Urban Affairs as an undergraduate student. It actually was my very first major (and after switching a few times, I did still graduate on time!). I thought the major itself was more about working with people as public constituents (a la political science) than it was …
LIVE ART.
TLDR — LIVE ART is a community-oriented, inclusive, extraordinary, and moving art project that is based in Richmond, Virginia. Sponsored by SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), local community members came together through this idea to create a public art project that encourages students of all abilities to explore themselves through artistic expression …
The Carlton.
If you don’t love the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, or were born after the year 2000, you probably won’t understand what makes this post so darn awesome. If neither of those qualifications apply to you…you’re welcome.
Apple & Steve Jobs.
After writing a bit about my favorite coffee corporation last week, I started thinking about other brands that I am particularly loyal to. I am a proud consumer** (I always think of it as doing my little piece of helping our economy chug along here ;)) and although I feel it to be terribly cliché, I’m going …