Just American

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

Blissfully unaware of the world. 

Ignorant to events beyond our shore. 

Mired in the problems of our lives. 

Uncurious about the pain of our fellow man. 

Fearful of those who don't look like us. 

Just American. 

 

No second language. 

No tolerance for the different. 

No excuse for entitlement. 

No apology for the pain. 

No need to grow. 

Just American. 

 

Just God. 

Just family. 

Just family friends. 

Just my job. 

Just American. 

 

Just a world without justice. 

Just American. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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