An Introduction

It's been almost 3 years since I've last written on my blog. And after spending a fair amount of time today re-reading some of my posts in my archives, it's given me inspiration to continue to document the happenings in my life. However, aside from just using this as a soapbox to release all of my emotions, I hope to encourage you, the reader, through the journaling of my innermost thoughts, the struggles of finding myself in the real world, and God's story of redemption and love in my life. What a better way to begin a new chapter in my life than to write it all down so I can revisit it when I'm 80 and sipping on my cup of tea at the retirement home!

The first thing that strikes me as I'm starting my blog again is how much my writing style has probably changed. Looking back on my posts in high school, my words were filled with fervor and enthusiasm. Not to dissuade you from ever visiting this blog again, but I've definitely "mellowed out." Which is a good thing because keepin' it real is something worthy of respect these days, right?

Moving on. I've titled this blog "Quest: A Young Man's Journey Into The Real World." Inspiration for this title comes from many different parts. The word "Quest" brings the connotation that you're striving for something. There's an end goal, and you want to get there no matter the cost. Such a definition brings to mind 1 Cor. 9:24-27. As for "A Young Man's," atleast for the next 6-7 years, I would consider myself a young man. And finally, "Journey Into The Real World" is inspired by the small group that I led last semester -- where we explored the difficulties of living a Christian life post college graduation. And so, let this day mark the beginnings of my journey into this unknown!