Author: Joey

A year ago I posted about a yearly tradition that we have had for over 5 years. Ultimate frisbee on … Continue ReadingTradition Keeps You Grounded

If you had to travel to Portland, Maine right now, what would you do? With the technology we have today, … Continue ReadingTraveling Without A Destination in Mind

After going through Praxis, I learned so much about how to land a job, with experience or without. So much … Continue ReadingJob Interviews Should be Treated As Auditions

I asked Google why aged wine tastes better and it told me that it’s because of the chemical reactions between … Continue ReadingAged Friendships

When I was in high school, I loved trying to figure out how to get to the top of buildings. … Continue ReadingWhy You Should Climb Abandoned Buildings

I played a lot of sports growing up. Not on a team, but backyard games. For awhile it would be … Continue ReadingDon’t Love it Until You Do it

Every personality gains and gives energy differently. Often, people distinguish how they might get energy based off of whether they … Continue ReadingGive Energy, Get Energy

Having a day where you get nothing done can be one of the worst feelings. You feel like you’ve wasted … Continue ReadingPlanned Rest Time

During Thanksgiving time when I was asked what I was most thankful for, something I found myself saying and realizing … Continue ReadingThe Joy of Family and Technology

“What was the fruit like? Unfortunately, no one can describe a taste. All I can say is that, compared with … Continue ReadingThis Is Why I’ll Beg You To Follow Christ

Every time I hear history told in story format, I’m enthralled. History has clearly become my favorite subject in the … Continue ReadingThe Great War and the Forgotten Conflicts

“When you say ‘I don’t want them to get hurt’ when talking about a close friend, what you really don’t … Continue ReadingDo We Actually Care About Anyone Else?

When the water is at half in the cup, you can have a debate about whether it’s half full or … Continue ReadingSometimes Disappointment is the Best Answer

I’ve been overwhelmed the last several weeks with the realization of how prevalent distractions are in my life. What’s overwhelming … Continue ReadingThe Worst Distractions Are The Best Things

One of the main parts of my job is to develop relationships with the decision-makers of the customers we serve. … Continue ReadingD.pain.me

I’ve had several discussions recently with friends talking about how to connect with people. When I first moved to Austin, … Continue ReadingHave Something to Invite People Into

There are some things that are easy to see whether you’ve accomplished your goal or not. Did you win a … Continue ReadingMeasuring Success and Failure

There are many different personality types. Some more outgoing, some more reserved, some more dependant on others, some more independent, … Continue ReadingEveryone Has An Adventurous Spirit

When I get weekends off the grid where I can escape from technology, I like to schedule these posts ahead … Continue ReadingOut of Office (Automated Post)

It’s another one of those weekends that getting out of the city has become my main priority. I love the … Continue ReadingAnother Nature Weekend

In almost every culture there is something that allows those who are married to be recognized by something. The most … Continue ReadingThe Symbol of Marriage

Things you wouldn’t have heard a hundred years ago: *A conversation in my house in Austin, TX.* “Who are you … Continue ReadingPhone Call Around the World

When I went to a young adult group at my hometown church a few years back, I had conversations with … Continue ReadingWhat Comes First, The Job or the Community?

I’ve noticed that the people who don’t text back are often the ones who are on their phone the most. … Continue ReadingWhat “I’m a Bad Texter” Means

A phone conversation tool I’ve learned from my COO at work has helped me understand how my normal interactions with … Continue ReadingMatch Minus One

When I traveled when I was younger, the feeling of unknown was overwhelming. I felt like a real stranger. I … Continue ReadingNowhere is Unfamiliar Anymore

There are some things that we bottle up for long periods of time. Sometimes it’s because we’re waiting for the … Continue ReadingReal Conversations

Every once in a while you get really lucky. Usually, you don’t deserve it. About a month ago I was … Continue Reading$28 Roundtrip

Ah, the “What Would Jesus Do” question. So famous it got its own acronym. It’s been put on millions of … Continue ReadingJesus and the Drunks

This morning after I parked my car in the parking garage I always park in when I go to work, … Continue ReadingIf Everyone Owned Everything They Used