It has been almost three weeks since I have been able to sit down and really update my blog! It really grinds my gears because I think that’s the point of any blog; frequent, interesting updates, and I’ve slacked at that lately. Of course the Twitter updates <—- over there are helpful but nothing like …
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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.
Acceptance.
This video is absolutely amazing. These reactions remind me of exactly why college is such a fantastic place and, especially in my time working for Undergraduate Admissions. I don’t think that higher education is for EVERYONE at every time (and, in fact, I think the below video should be edited to say that every ONE …
Relationships are the currency of life.
The importance of relationships, friendships, and making bonds with other people in an effort to be happy is important to me. I just wanted to write that there so that I can come back to it and continue to unpack it for myself. It’s times like this that I wish comments were more popular on …
What I learned last week.
This is simply a synthesis of thoughts that are only partially my own but that I have discovered to be true, and will certainly be my inspiration as I move through the next couple of weeks. Have a great week, everyone! Resiliency is holding onto a goal and not moving away from it. Remember, above …
“Write down your dreams, bury them, and you will see them grow and grow.”
“Write down your dreams, bury them, and you will see them grow and grow.” Tereai Trent Some of the very best opportunities I have on a daily basis HAPPEN to me. That sounds somewhat (and uncharacteristically) passive, doesn’t it? Well, I believe it to be true and I also am encouraged to believe that they …
Actively Caring on NPR.
It’s all about increasing the quantity and the quality of Actively Caring for People. Last week, this great 4 minute audio clip came on NPR and although I missed it of course I went back and found the archived piece. Robbie is a great reporter whom I’ve had the chance to work with in the …
King’s Hawaiian
In a land far, far away – a state named Hawaii – exists this amazing, AMAZING sweet bread. I certainly must credit some pretty amazing ladies in my life for introducing me to it. First, my sister bought some from the local grocery store back in high school. Then, Julianne started eating it like it …
One new person everyday.
Dasha shamlessly approached me, and asked me, “Are you Justin Graves?” Of course I said yes and I immediately was panicked – I couldn’t pick her face out of a line up, couldn’t attach a name to her eyes, and I couldn’t remember if we had met or not. Turns out Dasha wanted to be, …