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  • Sim Racing Stories: Part Two

    Nov 3, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Blog Posts, Daily Life

    Getting in the Groove Getting your first win in any type of racing (including sim racing) does weird things to you. Yes, I was excited about finally getting a win, but I wanted more than just the one win. After…


  • Sim Racing Stories: Getting Started

    Oct 22, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Blog Posts, Daily Life

    In a previous post discussing streaming, I mentioned that I transitioned into streaming myself sim racing. With the NASCAR Cup Series season coming to an end, I figured now would be a great time to discuss and look back on…


  • How I Fell in Love With Cross Country

    Oct 16, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Blog Posts, Daily Life

    If someone were to ask me what my favorite sport that I’ve competed in was, I’d say Cross Country. There’s something about a sport where, despite there being hundreds of others running around you, you find yourself focusing on yourself…


  • Freelance Work

    Oct 16, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in News and updates

    Good morning! The Freelance Work portion of the website is now active! If you are looking to request any writing from me for your own blog or publication, please feel free to use the “Hire Me” Button located in the…


  • Dark

    Sep 30, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Poetry

    The dark can be a valuable toolBut it must not be taken lightlyPoe knew this wellBut did not linger too long The dark offers inspirationShowing the beauty of negative spaceBut the dark also can overwhelmIts gifts fall short of what…


  • To Be a Bird

    Sep 24, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Poetry

    To be a birdFlying free in the skyWalking on the airAs the days go by To be a fishSwimming in the seaMoving through the waterNothing troubling me To be a catOut of the coldAsleep on a warm bedBlind to the…


  • A Place for You

    Sep 18, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Poetry

    There’s a place for youThis place is just for youThere won’t be a mark thereThere won’t be a sign thereBut when you see itYou will know it When there, the world will evaporate around you.Your burdens and struggles shed away…


  • The Bridge

    Sep 11, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Poetry

    There once was a bridge that connected two towns together.This bridge, strong and sturdy, was constructed by both towns together.The two towns understood that this bridge would allow opportunity. This bridge would allow trade.This bridge would allow fellowship.This bridge would…


  • Apple Event 2025 Recap

    Sep 10, 2025

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    Justin Lauderdale
    in Technology

    Authors note: Pre-orders for the iPhones do not open until September 12th. Apology’s for any confusion It’s the annual September Apple event, where Apples unveils their newest line of iPhones, Apple Watches, and a look at the newest iOS features.…


  • How Wrestling Helped Me in my Daily Life

    Sep 3, 2025

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Daily Life

    I, like many others, participated in sports growing up. There were three main sports that I enjoyed through my time in school: Cross Country, Track, and Wrestling. Wrestling is arguably one of the hardest sports out there. Because the spot…


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