For the past year, my best friend has been serving as an educator at the Marayundo Girls School in Rwanda. When she was preparing to leave for the trip last winter, it was pretty hard to believe that she would be gone for most of an entire year. It’s been quite the experience for her, …
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.
College Football Loyalties.
I’m a huuuuuuuge college football fan. Over the years, though, I’ve grown to realize how much of an American sport it is. As in, no one outside of the United States really gives a crap about college football. But, in the fall, you better not ask me too many questions or send too many text …
Caymen.
I can’t get over this little guy. Point blank: read more about him and his dedication to his friend here.
Holy inspiration.
Heading into Hive this weekend, I’m doing my typical pre-travel-procrastination process. This video popped up on my Feedly and I watched it…and it made me want to get off my butt and get to packing, at the very least!! Check it out. As a motivational speaker, I hope to be on this Apollos Hester’s level someday!
Some of the many reasons I respect Starbucks Corporation.
It’s no secret – I am a big fan of Starbucks. One of my most memorable days last year was probably the moment when I finally got my gold card. Am I kidding? I’m not really sure. But I absolutely love my Starbucks gold card (a perk of being a loyal Starbucks customer where you earn a star …
How to become more of a morning person.
I’ll share more details later, but I will soon embark on the next chapter of life that requires me to be MUCH more of a morning person. And, uh, news flash: I am NOT a morning person. I have to admit, whenever I do get up and move about earlier in the morning, I feel …
The typewriter artist.
Here’s some inspiration for you today, incase you didn’t already have some.
Living “sick.”
“No one should be defined by his or her illness. However, I would be lying if I said that my disorder did not shape who I am. Although my condition is under control, it is something that is always present, that I will have to struggle with. Yes, I am more resilient and thankful for …