May 2013

• A Tribute to Santa Barbara -  50 Things I’ll miss about my old home. (21/05/13)
• What #fitchthehomeless Lacks -  Why a well-intended campaign against Abercrombie & Fitch’s policies falls short of what it promises. (18/05/13)
• Faith Takes Action -  Is faith really just about having the right ideas? [Do.] (16/05/13)
• A Fun Run - Mission for April 2013– Go from having done zero running for a year to running a 5K at the Color Run. (11/05/13)
• The People Who Make Me - Whatever I’ve done or whatever I end up doing, I’ve been met along the way with the support of some awesome people. (10/05/13)
• 23 Things I Didn’t Know So Well When I Was 22 - Notes taken in between years 22 & 23. (05/05/13)
• Making a Difference Beats Making a Point - Opinions don’t transform lives… we’re asked to give something more. [Do.] (02/05/13)
  

Kid President and Rainn Wilson at Catalyst // 19 April 2013 // Irvine, California

April 2013

• Philippe Lazaro Photography - Introducing my new online portfolio and photography launch site. (27/04/13)
• What I Learned at Catalyst - A few take-aways from each speaker of the Catalyst 2013 conference. (24/04/13)
• Live The Story - Through tension, I discover that the way forward is in the story I live. (22/04/13)
• Attending Catalyst and Visiting Bako - An incredible past few days split between Bakersfield to see Deanna and Irvine for the Catalyst conference. (21/04/13)
• Scattered Thoughts for Boston - How I want to engage with the Boston tragedy in a different way from either sensationalism or detachment. (20/04/13)
• Story vs. Stance - Invest in people’s stories, rather than in a position or stance. (14/04/13)
• 5Cees [VIDEO]- A video I made to highlight the vision and work of the care centre. (11/04/13)
• Two New Heroes of Mine- Two people I’ve met this year have seriously impacted how I view service and presence for good. (06/04/13)

Wild Elephant in the Chobe River // 13 March 2013 // Chobe Park, Botswana

March 2013

• The Story - I’m not. He is. He came. So I could be. (31/03/13)
• Lake Arrowhead, CA - A good weekend break. (30/03/13)
• South Africa 2013 [VIDEO] - Come on, you had to know a video would be made! (29/03/13)
• 7 Things You Should Know About South Africa - The Rainbow Nation is a colorful one indeed. (26/03/13)
• The Myth of an Overnight Fix - We often hope our moments of decision will change the world- but even more important, are our lives of investment. (23/03/13)
  
• South Africa: The Last Day - After two and a half months in Johannesburg. (20/03/13)
• Chobe National Park - My safari trip to Chobe Park in Botswana. (16/03/13)
• Zambia & Zimbabwe - My week-long adventure to Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. (14/03/13)
• From System to Story - God invites us into relationship through a story- and we miss out by cheapening it into a system. (12/03/13)
• This is South Africa - Exploring the poverty, violence, and complexities of South African society. (05/03/13)
• Meet the Kids of 5Cees, Part 2 - A few more portraits of the children at the centre. (02/03/13)
  

Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront // 18 February 2013 // Cape Town, South Africa

February 2013

• To Sit and Savor - The temptation to not savor our days is everywhere, but it’ll cause us to miss out on the majority of our lives. (28/02/13)
• In the Middle of South Africa - In terms of geography and in terms of my stay in South Africa, I’m sort of in the middle. (26/02/13)
• North Korea, The Conversation that Matters - Everybody’s talking about North Korea these days, but HOW we talk about it is important. (22/02/13)
  
• Relationships > Explanation - A friendship with God is important, especially when we remember that being with Him is better than being able to explain Him. (21/02/13)
• Penguin Watching in the Cape Peninsula - Expect penguin photos. (17/02/13)
  
• esCape Town - A little South African side trip to a really awesome city. (16/02/13)
• What I Learned from the Jesuits  - A few helpful insights I gained through studying Jesuit traditions. (11/02/13)
• Up For A Good Challenge - Why I never want to overlook the importance of a good challenge. (09/02/13)
• Meet the Kids of 5Cees - Some of the faces from around the centre. (02/02/13)
• The Lost Art of Letter Writing - My new favorite pastime: the art of writing out letters. (01/02/13)

Downtown Sac // 04 January 2013 // Sacramento, California

January 2013

• Friendship with God - Friendship with God is an experience not to be missed out on. It’s something I turn to each time I feel a little spiritually stuck. (29/01/13)
• Joburg Sinks In - A small peek at my life at the 5Cees centre in South Africa. (26/01/13)
• Loving the Hood - Immersing into life in a neighborhood with a reputation around Johannesburg. (25/01/13)
• To Lead Is To Serve - Our definitions of leadership tend to be associations of power and authority. But what really sets a leader apart is service. (24/01/13)
• Packed for Jozi - Getting nervously excited to get to my next adventure in Johannesburg and meet the kids of 5Cees. (16/01/13)
• The Very Best Winter Break - How I spent my winter all over California, meeting up with old friends. (15/01/13)
• A Billion Ambitons. 24 Hours. - I get 24 hours a day. Unfortunately my list of goals requires 700. (12/01/13)
• The Smallest Things- The ways we evaluate people, respond to situations, process thoughts, etc. reveal our beliefs about the larger narrative we’re living in. (10/01/13)
• The Free Challenge - How I plan to go slave-free with coffee, clothing, and chocolate in the year 2013, and why I’m up to the challenge. (05/01/13)
• Welcome to Thirteen - So this is how 2013 begins. On the road again, and, much like 2012, a non-stop whirlwind of adventures. It’s an exciting year. Although I know very little about what to anticipate, uncertainty often means opportunity. (01/01/13)

Salvation Mountain // 09 December 2012 // Slab City, California

December 2012

• 2012. - 2012. It was a big year. The biggest year yet? I’d say so. (31/12/12)
• 54321. - New Years is a time for new, and old, and for perspective. While numbers may be arbitrary, sharing newness is a good way to live life.(30/12/12)
• The Best of 2012: Meals and Media - The Best of 2012 lists continue! My favorite meals, posts, movies, and books of the year. (29/12/12)
• The Best of 2012: The Mega Playlist - I absolutely love end of the year lists. Here’s my mega playlist, representing 2012 in musical faves. (26/12/12)
• Shift Tour [VIDEO] - A ten week road trip to change perception of North Korea. (19/12/12)
• On A Dark Day - A mess of thoughts from a tragic day in Newtown, Connecticut. (15/12/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Texas - Travel stories from the rest of Texas. Featuring College Station, Austin, and San Antonio. (13/12/12)
• Absolutely Nothing to Envy - A review of the book Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick. (07/12/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Dallas - Travel stories from Dallas, Texas. Featuring the Inwood Theatre, Thanksgiving, and the Bishop Arts District. (05/12/12)
• Why Sufjan Stevens at Emo’s in Austin was the best show I’ve been to yet - A review of Sufjan Stevens’ performance in Austin, TX. (03/12/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Oklahoma - Travel stories from Oklahoma. Featuring Cuppies and Joes, Oklahoma State, and Mexican Food. (01/12/12)

LiNK at Oklahoma State // 21 November 2012 // Stillwater, Oklahoma

November 2012

• Eyes on Gaza: Responding to the Israel-Palestine Crisis - How to approach a complex situation with healthy and constructive dialogue. (28/11/12)
• Why I’m Skipping Out on Red Dawn - How the remake of the 80s film is furthering a perception of North Korea that empowers its regime and obscures its people. (25/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Kansas - Travel stories from Kansas City- both of them, and Wichita. Featuring KU, Wichita State Friends, and a lovely breakfast. (24/11/12)
• Texas Sized Thanks - This is nothing more than a pretty typical Thanksgiving post. But it’s so necessary. (22/11/12)
• The Cost of Discipline - True discipline and dedication is something that goes far beyond any routine. (21/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: St. Louis - Travel stories from St. Louis, Missouri. Featuring the Gateway Arch, St. Charles, and Fulton. (19/11/12)
• B.O.H. Student Scholarships - Education in Uganda will provide a long term path for Ugandans to pursue pathways out of poverty. (18/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Indy - Travel stories from Indianapolis, Indiana. Featuring Monument Circle, the Indy Public Market, and the IC Roadies. (17/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Ohio - Travel stories from Columbus and Cincinnati. Featuring Ohio State, Jeni’s Ice Cream, and Jungle Jim’s. (16/11/12)
• The Reason for this Madness - Through all the ups and downs of tour, there’s one very important piece of perspective to hold on to: purpose. (12/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Michigan - Travel stories from all over Michigan. Featuring Berrien Springs, Ann Arbor, and 8 Mile. (11/11/12)
• A Home in Every Place - Hospitality is quite a blessing on both the giving and receiving ends. Trust me on this one. (09/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Chicago (Part 2) - Travel stories from Chicago, Illinois. Featuring Urbana-Champaign, Overflow Coffee, and Grant Observatory. (06/11/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Chicago (Part 1) - Travel stories from Chicago, Illinois. Featuring Millenium Park, Lou Malnati’s, and Danny’s visit. (05/11/12)
• Of People and Politics - Our politics only hold any significance if they’re centered around the idea that people matter. (03/11/12)

Rain Soaked Madison by Night // 17 October 2012 // Madison, WI

October 2012

• Only Love - The three simple words “God is Love” have so many implications, there’s no need to add anything else to that thought. (31/10/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Wisconsin - Travel stories from Eau Claire, Madison, and Milwaukee. Featuring State Street, the Milwaukee Public Market, and some cheese curds. (30/10/12)
• Nomad Life - Living out of a van on tour for a non-profit. It’s my life and I love it. (28/10/12)
• The Two Year Journey - Forecasting some vision for what I seek from the next 1,000 days. (27/10/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Twin Cities - Travel stories from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Featuring Eat Street, the Mall of America, and the University of Minnesota. (25/10/12)
• The Illusion of Security - In a sense, our security and safety is never guaranteed- so why live like it is? (24/10/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Iowa - Travel stories from my time all over Iowa. Featuring Iowa State, University of Iowa, and River Music Experience. (20/10/12)
• Review: Freelance Whales, Diluvia - A review of the Diluvia by Freelance Whales. (19/10/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Nebraska - Travel stories from my time in Lincoln & Omaha, Nebraska. Featuring the capitol, the Omaha Marketplace, and the Old Mattress Factory. (17/10/12)
• Summer Reads 2012 (Part 2) - Reviews of Ben Patterson, Mark Haddon, Donald Miller, Conor Grennan, and Joydeep Roy-Bhattachrya (16/10/12)
• Freelance Whales at the Maintenance Shop - A review of Freelance Whales’ performance in Ames, IA. (13/10/12)
• SHIFT Tour: Colorado - Travel stories from my time in Colorado Springs & Denver, Colorado. Featuring Garden of the Gods, P.B. Jellies, & Larimer Square. (10/10/12)
• Dear New England [VIDEO] - Last Spring Break, Tim, Holly, Eirik, Raquel and I took a road trip through New England. (07/10/12)
• The Age of High Ideals - When hanging out with an older crowd reminded me that convictions are so much more than youthful idealism. (06/10/12)
• TEN: Ten amazing memories after 1,000 days of photos - Having taken a photo of each of the past 1,000 days, I’m glad I had a camera on hand to capture some amazing times. (03/10/12)

The LiNK Intern Team // 27 September 2012 // Los Angeles, California

September 2012

• SHIFT is happening in North Korea - The North Korea I’ve come to know is much different from the North Korea you typically see on TV. (29/09/12)
• 1,000 Photographs - Taking a photo a day for the past 1,000 days helped open my eyes to the greater story. (27/09/12)
• TEN: Ten visual favourites after 1,000 days of photos - After taking a photo a day for 1,000 days, I like the way these ones turned out. (26/09/12)
• Bringing the fight to fashion - A little pep talk from Bonnie Kim, founder of Freedom and Fashion. (23/09/12)
• Little Princes and the Land of Nepal - A review of the book Little Princes by Conor Grennan. (21/09/12)
• TEN: Ten things I’m hoping to do on tour - As tour takes me to a few places I’ve never been before, I’m hoping to make some time for a couple of side adventures. (20/09/12)
• Heartland the Route - Presenting the route we’ll be taking on tour with LiNK. (15/09/12)
• The Art of Pilgrimage - A pilgrimage makes a journey much more than a trip. It’s a spiritual experience. (13/09/12)
• Life at LiNK - A day in the life of a LiNK intern while booking our nationwide tour. Heads up, it’s a marathon. (12/09/12)
• Thoughts of the Most Privileged Man on Earth (Part 2) - A few things flashing through my mind during a team privilege walk exercise. (10/09/12)
• Thoughts of the Most Privileged Man on Earth (Part 1) - A few things flashing through my mind during a team privilege walk exercise. (07/09/12)
• Painted Deserts of My Own - A review of the book Through Painted Deserts by Donald Miller. (03/09/12)
• Adventure is in the Long Haul - Behind every great thing there is to do, there is some heavy lifting to sit through. (01/09/12)

Lovely Palo Alto Streets // 08 August 2012 // Palo Alto, California

August 2012

• REBBL for a Cause - Not For Sale released REBBL- A slavery fighting bottled tea. I got to go to the launch party. (30/08/12)
• Photo Essay: Derek & Holly Bluett Wedding - My first wedding photoshoot. (29/08/12)
• TEN: Ten things I like about working for LiNK - Everyone should be able to really get behind the work they do like this. (24/08/12)
• The K-Pop Don’t Stop - My first few days with Liberty in North Korea have been an exciting time. (22/08/12)
• The Faithful Summer - It may be my last true summer vacation, but it was everything I could’ve hoped for… hope. (21/08/12)
• Congratulations, Derek & Holly Bluett [VIDEO] - Time to celebrate the wedding of two great friends. (18/08/12)
• Relay of Hope- Hope will one day reveal itself, but for now, it must simply be itself. (15/08/12)
• TEN: Ten great resources on the North Korea crisis (14/08/12)
• Partners in Joy [AUDIO] - I shared some of my personal story at Hope Community Church (09/08/12)
• Summer Reads 2012 (Part 1) - Reviews of Shane Claiborne, Anne Lamott, Kurt Vonnegut, Mitch Albom, and Blaine Harden (07/08/12)
• The North Korea Story, Part 3: So What Do We Do? - An inside look at what ordinary people can do about the North Korean crisis. (04/08/12)
• Bakersfield: Life As It Should Be - Travel stories from my time in Bakersfield, California. Featuring Dewar’s, Russo’s, and Guinness float. (03/08/12)

Wine and Cheese Shop // 21 June 2012 // Solvang, California

July 2012

• The North Korea Story, Part 2: Hunger and Hiding - An inside look at the human rights crisis inside North Korea, from rampant poverty to refugees. (31/07/12)
• The North Korea Story, Part 1: A Hellish History - An inside look at the human rights crisis inside North Korea, starting with its history of oppression. (30/07/12)
• Trade Deadline: Phillies - It’s been the hardest season to be a Phillies fan in about a decade, meaning an awful trade deadline is looming. (29/07/12)
• A Couple Sufjan Songs - Two Sufjan songs remind us of how awful we can be… and how we’re free from that. (27/07/12)
• Until Aurora Rises - Why arguments are not an appropriate response for the tragedy in Colorado. (23/07/12)
• The Owl and The Rats - A story about what’s real and what’s not real and what could be real. (18/07/12)
• The North Korean Horror - A look at the book Escape From Camp 14 by Blaine Harden and inside North Korea’s prison camps. (17/07/12)
• Accidental Fireworks - Why San Diego was the place to be this Fourth of July. (16/07/12)
• Help Me Help Liberty in North Korea [VIDEO] - A quick video explaining what I’m doing Fall 2012, and how you can help. (15/07/12)
• The Suspense of Uncertainty - Uncertainty is the breeding grounds for faith… and the theme of this summer. (14/07/12)
• LiNK: My Next Adventure - Announcing my upcoming internship with Liberty in North Korea: social justice meets a road trip. (11/07/12)
• Stretching the Quad Cities - Travel stories from my time in Iowa and Illinois. Featuring downtown Davenport, the Mississippi, and a wedding. (10/07/12)
• Chi-Town Getdown - Travel stories from my time in Chicago, Illinois. Featuring The Bean, deep dish pizza, and Navy Pier. (06/07/12)

UCSB Bridges 2011-12 // 10 June 2012 // Santa Barbara, California 

June 2012

• Summer Reading 2012 - The books I hope to read during the summer of 2012! (29/06/12)
• Love Really Does - A review of the book Love Does by Bob Goff. (25/06/12)
• Photo Essay: The Love Dungeon - A photographic tribute to the men of 6517 El Nido Lane. (21/06/12)
• Joy and Memory - Nostalgia can be sad, but memory is also an essential component of pleasure. (20/06/12)
• UCSB and The Last Four Years - Reflecting on the changes within me over the past four years of school. (19/06/12)
• A Tribute to The Love Dungeon - A tribute to the house I shared with seven of my best friends, and the eternal connections made. (17/06/12)
• Last Day of a Great Job - I’ve worked with autistic kids over the past year and they’ve taught me so much about being human. (14/06/12)
• College: I’m Done - College is usually marked as a period of life full of poor decision making. Here are some of my best decisions. (13/06/12)
• After a Year With Bridges - A year of intentionally building relationships with international students will always be a highlight. (12/06/12)
• Be Like Daniel - There’s a kid in San Diego everybody could learn a little something from. (10/06/12)
• Ben Howard at Soho - A review of Ben Howard’s performance in Santa Barbara. (07/06/12)
• A Marathon of a Weekend - A banquet, a marathon, a concert, and baptisms all allowed me to appreciate some amazing people in my life. (05/06/12)

Los Angeles Dodgers v. Milwaukee Brewers // 28 May 2012 // Los Angeles, California 

May 2012

• Hope Keeps a Beat - What the Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars show us about hope in a dire circumstance and what makes life life. (30/05/12)
• Dance Away - Dance makes a powerful metaphor for the thing we know as relationship. Dance is a response to music. (29/05/12)
• Worthy Commitments - Love, among other things is a commitment, and commitment matters. (25/05/12)
• Uncertainly - Time is running out, we need a place to live, and I’m in need of a job. I have no idea what those things will look like in one month’s time. (22/05/12)
• Disposable People, Essential Book - A review of the book Disposable People by Kevin Bales. (21/05/12)
• The Grace Experience - My Senior Snippet delivered in front of UCSB Real Life. (18/05/12)
• Icelandic at Heart - The northern, mysterious, strange nation and I have a few things in common. (15/05/12)
• Putting Bliss on a Map – A review of the book The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. (12/05/12)
• Faith Goes Abroad - An interview with my friend Sarah about the growth of my faith while traveling abroad. (11/05/12)
• Are You A Big Picture Person or a Detail Oriented Person? - The world has both big picture people and detail oriented people, and it needs both. (09/05/12)
• 22 Things I Didn’t Know So Well When I Was 21 - My birthday tradition of life lessons. (05/05/12)
• Waffles: The Antidote to Doubt - The anecdote of doubt is Love, and I’ve learned  you should focus on what you’ve already been blessed with. (04/05/12)
• A Drawing of Human Rights – Did I just want to draw a child slave and cross it out with some giant X. Is human rights simply the absence of all these ills? (02/05/12)

Sunrise at Knapp’s Castle // 22 April 2012 // Santa Barbara, California 

April 2012

• Revering Mystery from a Silent Planet - A review of Out Of The Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis. (30/04/12)
• Simple Things I Learned Studying Abroad - A few simple things I learned about travel, myself, and cultures while studying in Italy and Argentina. (29/04/12)
• Stories, Hope, Romance, and Breakfast - A good story about relationship is a story about endurance. Patience. Time. (25/04/12)
• Bon Iver at the Santa Barbara Bowl - A review of Bon Iver’s performance in Santa Barbara. (23/04/12)
• The Other Portland - Travel stories from my time in Portland, Maine. Featuring lighthouses, lobster, and a giant chocolate moose. (22/04/12)
• Life to the Fullest, Camera in Hand - A guest post I wrote for the blog Life Before The Bucket. (19/04/12)
• One Day, Two Countries, Four States - Travel stories from a New England Road Trip. Featuring Canada, frozen lakes, and the Hero Islands. (16/04/12)
• Review: Jeff Who Lives at Home (2012) - The unorthodox and bizzarre Jason Segel film is actually a question of faith. (13/04/12)
• Montréal, Je T’aime (Part 2) – Travel stories from my time in Montréal, Quebec. Featuring poutine, the Biodome, and Mont Royal. (11/04/12)
• Montréal, Je T’aime (Part 1) - Travel stories from my time in Montréal, Quebec. Featuring Old Montréal, Canadian beer, and the underground city. (09/04/12)
• The Amazing Vermont - Travel stories from my time in Montpelier, Vermont. Featuring Ben & Jerry’s, The Skinny Pancake, and an old bookstore. (05/04/12)
• 2012 MLB Predictions - Don’t underestimate L.A., I’m hyping the Braves, and the NL Central is up for grabs. (04/04/12)
• New England Saved The Best For Last - I mean, who doesn’t love a good proposal story? (02/04/12)

Vermont State House // 27 March 2012 // Montpelier, Vermont 

March 2012

• Live Free Or Die - Travel stories from my time in Manchester, New Hampshire. Featuring The Zimmerman House, cold parks, and The Puritain. (27/03/12)
• I Think I’ll Go To Boston - Travel stories from my time in Boston, Massachusetts. Featuring Harvard, America’s Oldest Tavern, and The Freedom Trail. (26/03/12)
• Stuff Bigger Than Us - I’m naturally a skeptic. Belief doesn’t come very easy for me. And that has a very interesting impact on me as a person of faith. (22/03/12)
• Artwork Is Work - Great artwork often takes a lot of time and perseverance. Are you just busy or are you an artist at work? (21/03/12)
• Learned From Teaching - A few life lessons I’ve picked up from my first time as a classroom teacher of sorts. (17/03/12)
• A Toast to Theatre 65 - My sendoff speech to the public speaking class I taught for a quarter. (15/03/12)
• Kony, Kony, Kony (Part 2) - A response to the madness that has erupted from Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 campaign. (10/03/12)
• Kony, Kony, Kony (Part 1) - A response to the madness that has erupted from Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 campaign. (09/03/12)
• Review: Blue Like Jazz (2012) - The upcoming film based on Donald Miller’s book is a story, not a sermon. (06/03/12)
• Threads of Hospitality - How the vision of the Justice Conference I attended was reflected in the kindness of the woman who hosted me. (01/03/12)

Downtown PDX // 24 February 2012 // Portland, Oregon

February 2012

• The Justice Conference 2012 - A weekend at the Oregon Convention Center full of art, speakers, and organizations focused on Justice. (29/02/12)
• Portland - Travel stories from my time in Portland, Oregon. Featuring Powell’s, Henry’s Tavern, and Grey Skies. (28/02/12)
• The Most Significant Valentine’s Day - Believe me when I say, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to suck. (15/02/12)
• That Day In February - An old post that may be encouraging for those not looking forward to Valentine’s Day. (14/02/12)
• Just A Few Words - If you can’t explain what you believe simply, maybe you don’t quite understand it enough. (13/02/12)
• I Really Wanted To Punch This One Guy - Sometimes people get testy, but grace is still essential. (11/02/12)
• You Spread A Message - Whether you intend to or not, the way you live sends a message. The question is “what?” (06/02/12)

Lake Naci // 28 January 2012 // Lake Nacimiento, California

January 2012

• Dinner With Julius - Former Ugandan LRA child soldier-turned-Olympic record setter Julius Achon is one of the most inspiring people I know. (27/01/12)
• Why In The First Place - There are things you do day in and day out. But they matter more. Why did they even start? (26/01/12)
• Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2012) - The adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s masterful novel is an emotional jackhammer. (23/01/12)
• Finding Beauty - Beauty is honesty and honesty is vulnerability. Beauty is something that’s already there. (16/01/12)
• Why I Hate Semantics, But Love Semantics - A recent viral video reminds us that words can make people who agree argue. (13/01/12)
• Your Museum - It’s a deep belief of mine that we’re all commissioned to be artists. (10/01/12)
• You. The Artist. - Maybe you consider it your career, your hobby, your passion, or your family role. But really, it’s your art. (05/01/12)
• We’re Making Goals! - More than the resolution, I value the goal. Here’s a few of mine for 2012. (02/01/12)
• Hello, 2012! - Here’s looking up at my graduation, my entry into the “real world,” and my 22nd year on Earth. (01/01/12)

 The Southern Pacific Love Dungeon // 03 December 2011 // Goleta, California

 December 2011

• Dear 2011, - Our adventure took us to Buenos Aires, through a 27-unit summer, and a crazy house called the Love Dungeon. It was a story about hope. (31/12/11)
• The Best of 2011 - My favourite movies, albums, songs, books, and pieces of writing from the year that was 2011. (31/12/11)
• Review: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - A review of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. (29/12/11)
• My Aunt, The Giver - My aunt Ella is the most generous person I know. I mean, it’s not even close. (23/12/11)
• Risk and Relationship - Every truly great relationship involves some risk. How many truly great relationships don’t exist due to unwillingness to risk? (17/12/11)
• Notes from a Guestbook - The lived life of a high school physics teacher remind us that the simple things we do daily matter so much. (12/12/11)
• Real Learning and my Haiti Class - A class on Haiti taught me not just about the country, but how to truly inspire interest. (08/12/11)

 The Gaslamp Quarter by Night // 26 November 2011 // San Diego, California

 November 2011

• Review: The Way (2011) - It’s a film with heart, characters that matter, and the soul of a good story. (27/11/11)
• Be Thankful and Live - If life is a gift, then the way to use that gift is to live- really, really live. (25/11/11)
• Take Back Friday - Don’t be oblivious to the irony of it all, turn Black Friday into Buy Nothing Day. (24/11/11)
• The Civil Wars at the Lobero Theatre - A review of The Civil Wars’ performance in Santa Barbara. (19/11/11)
• Loved it. Chose it. - When life gets busy, it can be frustrating. Just remember, the things that keep you busy are things you chose. (16/11/11)
• Occupy Philippe. - With all the occupying going on lately, people notice something is terribly wrong with the way the world works. What is it? (07/11/11)

 Lane Farms // 11 October 2011 // Goleta, California

October 2011

• Grad School - I think I have some rough plans about something I’d like to do in the near future. (31/10/11)
• The Teaching Adventure - Next January, I will begin my experience teaching a public speaking class. (27/10/11)
• Telling The Story - Scene by scene, our stories matter. They’re worth retelling- even to ourselves. (24/10/11)
• Qaddafi - Libya’s former tyrannical dictator was killed today. A reaction on justice, law, and tragedy. (21/10/11)
• Measuring Faith -How is one supposed to measure faith? Is such an idea even possible? (16/10/11)
• Classic Sabbath - Honoring a weekly sabbath day isn’t just one of the ten commandments. It’s also a ridiculously fulfilling idea. (04/10/11)
• Doing What I Love - School keeps me busy. Relationships keep me busy. My job keeps me busy. Yet I do them all because I love them. (02/10/11)

 The Streets Have Hills // 10 September 2011 // San Francisco, California

September 2011

• Living Being Busy vs. Being Busy Living - These things are not the same. There’s a balance between good and bad busyness. (25/09/11)
• An Unplanned Summer - Summer 2011 did not go the way it was ‘supposed to.’ It turned out better, reminding me that God’s plans supersede. (24/09/11)
• Grace, Justice, and Troy Davis - The foundations of my belief that the only one who should be allowed to take life is the one that gives it. (24/09/11)
• A Belief Worth Keeping - Even when it seems kinda crazy, hope will always be worth holding on to. (24/09/11)
• Leadership Lessons Through a Mens’ Bible Study - When you’re asked weekly to gather a bunch of guys and discuss God, cool stuff happens. (17/09/11)
• A Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver - A review of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. (15/09/11)
• Real Tales of San Francisco - Travel stories from my time in San Francisco, California. Featuring MOMA, the Pier 39, and the 49ers. (14/09/11)
• The Day That Had To Come - The 10 year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks remind us- we share a story. (12/09/11)
• 28 Units Later - After 28 units of summer classes, I have a B.A. in Communication. And I’ve learned some things about hard work. (09/09/11)
• Relational Media - As much as social media is changing the game in communication, it’s also stemming from a deeper need. (07/09/11)
• Great Relationships - I was asked if I’ve always had such strong relationships. It was a learning process. (06/09/11)