Why am I here? I already know the answer.

Hello Journal,

I start my first entry here writing about how I am vehemently criticized for being even alive in this world. I'm a fervent christian and I know I am doing a world of good on this planet. I am in the choir, I've missed a few practices and my life seems to be getting busier with bigger things coming. I am also a greeter as well, welcoming people to God's house and preparing them for what's to come.

I've always been a believer of god. I pray to god, I'm always with god, and he's always with me.

Sometimes I ask why am I here. You should know a few things about me.

1. I do have a girlfriend, I've been with her for awhile and I gotta tell you, it's one spectacular and magnificent relationship we have together. I'm always smiling when I am with her.

2. I have asperger's autism.

3. I've been bullied repeatedly even into my 20s, I'm still bullied around. You don't know the half of it

4. I'm from Baltimore, Maryland.

5. I am die hard fan of the Terps, Ravens (since their inception), Orioles, and Capitals (Since 2000)

6. I'm also the C/O 2005 President of the WTRPC (Western Tech Reunion Planning Committee).

7. I work, yes. I do work. What I do for a living is still a mystery.

8. I sing for the Catonsville UMC choir, heading into my 3rd year of signing. Probably retiring at my 5 year mark. I also greet members and help people in.

9. I have a lot of friends. People that care about me and I people I care about

10. My best friend is Dianna Maurer, we've been best friends for nearly 25 years.

11. I support Joe Flacco 100%.

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There is definitely a place for me in this world and no person is going to tell me otherwise. Jesus loves me and this I know. Jesus has always been and forever will be a best friend to turn to when I have a problem.

Now I know why am I here. I know my place in this world and believe me, I'm not stupid when I say this: I am me.

There's not a lot to change about me, I just want to remain the person I am.

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Walter Cronkite came up with a good closing: "And that's the way it is... (Month), (Day), (Year)..." and Louis Armstrong always ended his letters with "Red Beans and Ricely Yours" due to his great love of food. What should mine be?

I'll think of something...

~ Joshua ~