Sometimes standing against evil is more important than defeating it. The greatest heroes stand because it is right to do so, not because they believe will walk away with their lives. Such selfless courage is a victory in itself. -Dandelion Fire
-The OC Josh
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Manly quote for a book with a flower name.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
What do you want to be known for?
High school and all its activities are winding down. No longer will I be known as the Mock Trial kid, of NHS Vice President. While the activities we have done in high school have influenced us, they no longer define us.
As I think about starting college, I try to figure out what I want to be known for? Some things are simple. I want to be known as an authentic follower of Christ. But other things are more difficult. Do I want to be known as the kid who still gets amazing grades or as the kid who knows everyone?
So, to the class of 2010, what do you want to be known for?
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
An Open Letter to Facebook
Dear Facebook,
Many will think that I have been too serious in this letter. But honesty is the best policy. Fix these problems so I can continue our friendship.
Thanks for your time,
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Guys,
Please pray for me. I have a super important interview for the Army ROTC Scholarship tomorrow morning. Pray that I am able to relax and be myself
Thanks
-The OC Josh
I'm a senior
For some reason I have all of these ideas of how a senior is supposed to act. They're supposed to know what's going on, know what they're gunna do with their life, and have it all together.
Quite honestly, I have very few specific ideas concerning my future because I have so many opportunities. The on thing I know is that I don't want to waste any of them.
I want to change the world.
One 5th and 6th grader at a time.
One underclassman at a time.
One peer at a time.
I want to impact my school.
Welcome people to PCHS
No matter who they are
I want to be an example at church.
Provide someone to look up to
Like seniors did before me.
-The OC Josh
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Dominican Republic
Back from an amazing trip. Pictures and the rest of the good stuff are forthcoming.
-The OC Josh
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Elementary School... A look back.
Today I went back and visited my elementary school. I left in 4th grade to be homeschooled and hadn't been back in over a year.
It was surreal to walk the halls again and to think back about how big I felt back then and how little I really was. Two of my friends and I got to see our 4th grade teacher again. Everything seems so small now. As a senior, it's weird to think back 8 grades to when you were in fourth grade, just living life.
It's weird going there and seeing so many people that knew me. I saw people from karate, kids I lead at church, even people that have come into my work on a regular basis.
How long until I repeat this, except for my high school....
-The OC Josh
Thursday, June 11, 2009
For those of you coming from Purehomescooling
Welcome,
I'm just that one guy that everyone likes. I love to think, write and have fun.
I will be posting more essays similar to Unsocialized homeschooling throughout the summer.
Thanks for visiting
-The OC Josh
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
YOTW: The Others
This weekend was "The Others" turn to own the weekend.
Honestly, I didn't know how it was going to go.
It was hard because we all go to different schools.
Meetings were harder to arrange and we didn't get to do everything we wanted to.
But God showed me that when he wants something done, He will use whoever is willing.
If you follow my blog or twitter, you know that I was speaking.
There were 900+ students.
I have never spoke in front of that many people before.
But, I know God used us.
The conversations that happened...
The questions that were asked...
The hope that was given...
Made it all worth it.
YOTW '09 The Others Represent =P
-The OC Josh
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Update
Speaking at HSM for the others at hsm this weekend
in front of almost 1000 people....
It's almost summer....
with some great friends!
That's all I got.
Follow me on twitter cuz I tweet alot and im funnier...
www.twitter.com/theocjosh
-The OC Josh
Sunday, April 26, 2009
PCHS Prom Oh-Nine Pictures
More people took pictures of me, I just need to get them.
-The OC Josh
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Dallas Willard Quote
The essence of swearing or making oaths is to try to use something that, though impressive, is irrelevant to the issues at hand to get others to believe you and let you have your way.
Divine Conspiracy 174
That needs no follow up comment.
-The OC Josh










