Author: Justin Lauderdale
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Sim Racing Stories: Part Two
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 my first win, I ran more races the next day. While I didn’t have the…
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Sim Racing Stories: Getting Started
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 my time sim racing. If you don’t know what sim racing is, it’s exactly what…
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How I Fell in Love With Cross Country
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 almost the entire time. It took me a minute to realize this, but I’m getting…
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Freelance Work
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 top corner. I look forward to completing any writing projects! In other news, thank you…
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Dark
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 it claims Be comfortable in the dark,But do not dwell in its embrace.Admire its fruits,But…
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To Be a Bird
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 world To be a cowGrazing to and froWithout a careFor what I owe To be…
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A Place for You
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 from youYou will find peace thereYou will find freedom thereWhen you feel itYou will know…
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The Bridge
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 allow communication.This bridge would allow freedom. Two towns, one community. Over time, a rift began…
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Apple Event 2025 Recap
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. This year Apple really needs to have smash the launch of the new products out…
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How Wrestling Helped Me in my 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 is a combat sport, there is a lot of intensive training that goes into it,…
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