In his book Geek Sublime, Vikram Chandra describes the feeling of code working as "a little jolt of joy". If you've ever programmed--even just printed "Hello, world!" to the console--you know exactly what he means. There's just something undeniably satisfying about finally nailing down the problem and fixing it; there's fun amidst the…
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Debt, Virginity, and Tattoos, Oh My! | open letter part two
I don't see the Bible proclaiming debt, the loss of virginity, or tattoos as being sins--but I do see importance placed on a person's heart condition within all of these things. If you still find these things uncomfortable to consider in a future partner, that doesn't make you judgmental or…
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An Open Letter to Lori Alexander (and to those who have already responded) | part one
I understand where you're coming from. I will never understand how some women prefer certain things over others, either. We may never understand a desire that we've never had; and that's okay. You don't need to understand what having a different calling feels like to support those who are called differently.
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Featured on CollegeInfoGeek (!!)
CollegeInfoGeek has been one of my favorite online content sources since mid-high school; it’s got ‘college’ in the name, but the site’s productivity tips and advice on acing classes were huge wells of inspiration to me. I can’t remember how I found it, but it must have been early high…
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On Failed Resolutions
Another year, another swarm of resolutions, gym memberships, and eventual disappointment come mid-January (or early February, if you’re really dedicated!) … this is never how I want to see my New Years Resolutions going, but another year has come and gone with zero goals met once again. I’m guessing if…
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“Why do you love music?”
The answer to a question I've never been asked... until now.