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If I had to describe myself with one word, it would be a difficult task as many appropriate adjectives come to mind. However, one that I feel is a bit more distinct amongst the rest is nostalgic. I have an…
If I had to compare marriage to any inanimate object in the world: without a second thought, it would be a mirror. A mirror’s purpose is to reflect back to you a clear image of that which stands in front…
Going to the mall has always been a bittersweet endeavor for me, being that my attention span is that of a 2-year old child and I (Devin) have borderline OCD tendencies. In other words, I’m easily distracted by the people,…
“Give it time…the fire feels divine; the sweetest things, they burn before they shine.” (Incubus) If there were a competition for the most impulsive & impatient man on earth, I would enter it. Not only would I enter it, I…
One thing I’ve come to accept over the years is how often I tend to entertain my inner nostalgia. I love to reminisce and to observe my transition from childhood to adulthood. There are many entertaining, profound, and intriguing facets…
Occasionally, like most individuals that I know, I come to a place in my life where I need something new and fresh to direct my attention. I will admit that I arrive at this destination much more frequently than the…
At work, we have these two aquarium tanks that display a collection of captivating fish of varying colors, sizes, and shapes. Though I, Devin, encounter them almost daily, I still find it difficult to stifle the inner child in me…
I can remember the morning of September 11th, 2001 like it was yesterday. I was in the 8th grade and that specific morning, I happened to be catching up on some unfinished homework in the school library when these alarming…
As another year comes to a content closure, I (Devin) dust off and re-visit an annual tradition of mine. That tradition is pondering all of the wisdom, lessons, and revelations I’ve acquired in the last year and designating one of…
I have found myself having very interesting encounters with the mirror as of lately. The past few months of marriage preparation have taken me to and through some great emotional hurdles. In the process, I (Devin) began to do an immense…
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