Sorry about the fact that I haven’t updated the blog much lately! I’ve been travelling a lot – from Blacksburg to Charlotte, North Carolina – for the Democratic Nat’l Convention. Blog post to come soon about that. I’ve also been fully drowning in college football, as the Hokies escaped with wins over both Georgia Tech …
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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.
Educating the little ones.
Mr., what happened to your legs? Are they real? Why are you in a wheelchair? Will you always be that way? When did you get sick? Does your mom help you? YES, I know what a spinal cord is! How old are you? Why are the inside of your hands white and not black? Every …
Where I see myself in 10 years.
Sad personal moment of the day.
If I’m being completely honest, I vividly remember spending these days last year being so excited that my birthday was in a few days, my closest friends would be all either coming into town, or already here, to celebrate my ability to consume alcohol legally. This just goes to show that there really is such …
The power of the single story.
First of all, I’m spending some time getting ready for my TED talk, and watching a TED talk that has been assigned as class reading for the second time in my academic career. Impressive credentials I’d say, especially since both courses are completely different from each other – one being a higher education course and …
Football post for the day.
I really hope they don’t get dirty this year. Ridic. What a jerk…I remember being SO pissed about this. But hey, atleast they made up. :) All images borrowed from one of my favorite blogs, The Key Play.
Virginia Tech Football highlights.
For anyone not familiar, a Power Hour this is a drinking game where you drink a shot of beer each minute that passes through the video. First of all – standard disclaimer – please only consume alcohol in a safe environment, and if you are og legal age in the respective country in which you …
From my window
I feel like, without fail, the first day of school always brings wet, foggy, and cool weather. I was really hoping to spend some time by the pool after work today, so I really hope this changes! Plus, I have at tour at 2:30! This does NOT fit into those plans…