Back to School!

I have attended school every Fall since I was 4 years old. I am now 25, and I am used to this ritual of strapping up the backpack, kissing someone (it was my Mom, now it’s my wife), grabbing a banana if I can, and rushing off to school. Thankfully, Sarah and I live so close to school that we can walk. I love September. High School football games, new faces, new socks, and that perfect cool breezy weather. I think I also love September because my birthday is on the 27th and our wedding anniversary is on the 20th. And classwork is not too hard yet. This is just party month for the Joyners!

I have a few juggling gigs lined up, but for the most part this is a break from the busy schedule of the summer. It’s nice to have the time for school.

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