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North Carolina road trip, smiling at you atop a mountain
This category is dedicated to my personal life. In my experience, the people I trust most are the ones I know most deeply. The ones whose lives I’ve seen up close. The ones whose words align with how they live.
 

Because I’m writing about relationships, community, growth, faith, and well-being—things that touch real life—it felt important to offer you that same kind of access.  Just as I want to know the people I choose to listen to, I want you to have the opportunity to know me. 

 

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ironman 2025 Chattanooga finisher
I came. I saw. I TRIed (and in sandals too).
Haha! I did the deed! Part of me can’t believe it, and another part always knew I would. What was it like? Honestly, not as challenging...
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three friends in the caverns of North Carolina
Two 7's and a 2
It was about a month out—maybe two weeks—when I got a text from the homie, Bianchi: “Yo, what’s your schedule look like at the end of August?” My...
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wilderness trek crew getting ready for first big hike
"Are we supposed to be above the clouds?"
So, I took some young men on a “Wilderness Trek” (this is actually a sponsored event by an organization known as Wilderness Trek) and the title...
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my-tri-for-op-tribe-fundraiser
My Tri for Op Tribe
Total Raised: $839.00 MAKE A DONATION Call to Action Heyo! So, I have decided to embark on a little journey, and if you are here, then...
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friends and partners together
Old friends, Snowboarding, and Chat GPT?
I am definitely a little late in writing this haha, but such is life! I went on a ski trip with some buds, now almost two months ago (oh how time flies)...
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wedding celebration of couple with groomsman and maids of honor
Matt and Lexi
So, if you cannot tell by the pictures (I say sarcastically), this was a great weekend! And what you are specifically getting a glimpse of is the newlyweds,...
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group of men together for a church retreat
Mighty Men
Where do I begin?! And heads up this is not even all of the guys! But, this right here and the photos to follow are a snippet of a group of young men,...
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summer church camp 2022 recreational director in yellow shirt with ray bands hanging on shirt
I Want to Live Here and Now
Do not live in what should be, what could be, what has happened or what will happen. Do not live for tomorrow or yesterday. Live not inside your head....
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10 year midland high school reunion
Bulldogs Ain't Krunk...Shhh
Dear Class of 2014, Haha! Where does the time go !!! My heart is full and overjoyed. I’m honored to have shared my high school experience with you...
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virginia trip ovrawl bar crawl group
"I just want some beers and tater tots"
So, I have done some traveling! From Virginia to El Paso to California, I have covered some ground and done a lot! But you know what has been the most...
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