Don’t ever pull me up on stage. I’m guessing that it’s not really a “confession” that I don’t like public speaking. That’s pretty common. I’m pretty extreme in those regards…I even get nervous before walking in front of the congregation at church to receive Communion (a time when literally no one is paying attention to … Read more
I have been the recipient of a successful atomic wedgie. It was my sophomore year in high school. I was a starter on my school’s soccer team back then, and we had just finished one of our many away games. The night had been almost perfect for me—the crisp night air, the perfectly manicured grass, … Read more
I believe that there are two types of people in the world: Those that like surprises, and those that don’t. I don’t like surprises at all. This is not to say that I throw a hissy fit whenever someone surprises me. For example, a coworker surprises me with a Slurpee from time to time. I … Read more
This entry is the first in what I hope to be a regular series that delves deeper into myself. I’m going to be publicly introspective to see if that helps me improve the man I am and the man I hope to be. I really don’t like going out of my way for people. Friends, … Read more