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A Dreamers Chase

A God-Driven Journey in finding my purpose in life

"A God-Driven Journey in Finding my Purpose in Life"

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Published Writing Samples

Published Writing Samples

  • 2011-Cleveland Society Magazine: Hands Up
  • 2011-Cleveland Society Magazine: LeBron James (Poll)
  • 2009-The Heart Of Lake County Magazine: Chesterland Tavern
  • 2009-The Heart Of Lake County Magazine: Physicians Weight Loss
  • 2009-The Heart Of Lake County Magazine: Coach’s Place
  • 2009-Metromix: Fondue Review
  • 2008-The Heart Of Lake County Magazine: Two Men and A Truck
  • 2008-The Heart Of Lake County Magazine: Voice for Truth and Justice
  • 2001-The Lakelander: Destined To Separate
  • 2001-The Lakelander: First Talent Show
  • 2001-The Lakelander: Dear Michelle
  • 2001-The Lakelander: Mooreland’s Secret
  • 2001-The Lakelander: Interpreting the Selfish
  • 2001-The Lakelander: The Eminence of Sweetest Day
  • 1992-Plain Dealer
  • 1991-Highlights for Children My Grandma

Another Kind of a Writing Sample:

lettersAlthough I never entirely pursued getting my writing published, it recently hit me on how much I adore writing.  Maybe, adore isn’t a powerful enough word to explain it.  Perhaps Love or deeply passionate.  Eh, those verbs and adjectives aren’t quite powerful enough either to explain how I feel about it.

So, moving on, this recent epiphany I had happened as I was in our basement going through tubs of my writing.  I came across journals jammed packed with short stories, Writing Goals, and article pitches.  Post-it Notes I used to jot down quick ideas, notebooks covered with my messy handwriting, single sheets of paper with random thoughts written on them, Binders of poetry, Folders of writing collected throughout the years, even back of envelopes had some random content from my brain on them. I noticed that some of my writing were dated all the way back to my childhood.

I recall staring motionless at these overfull tubs and feeling a dark and dull pain come over me.  I wondered why I never pursued a profession in writing.  I asked some pretty tough questions to myself, and my answers chilled me to the bone.  I realized I had let my fears and insecurities dictate my life pursuit.  As knotted up my stomach felt, I gradually dusted off some of my long lost writing that were lying lifeless within these plastic containers, and decided to try and take back the control I gave to my strongholds for so many years.

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This road signs are designed metaphorically and have been purposefully created to act as a mentor. These signs are used to identify my journey’s progress and each post will be accompanied by the sign that best fits that particular situation. You can click on these signs to find out more about their specific meanings and how they apply in the chase.

Caution

Caution

Crosswalk

Crosswalk

Dead end

Dead End

Detour

Detour

Do not pass

Do Not Pass

In Route

In Route

Intersection

Intersection

Lane Closed

Lane Closed

Road Construction

Road Construction

Slow

Slow

Stop

Stop

Stop, Revive and Survive

Stop, Revive & Survive

U turn Permitted

U turn Permitted

Published Writing Samples
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