Keeping Chicago

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

Corner coffee shop.

The world shoulders by.

The challenges of the day are on their minds.

Collectively, they struggle.

All are trying to find a place in this world.

 

Some seem consumed with God.

Others do not.

It is hard to tell the difference.

And that’s fine for these people by the lake.

Collectively, they struggle.

All are trying to find a place in this world.

 

When keeping Chicago,

You’re forced out of a comfort zone.

People, places and things; all new.

They are a lesson to be learned.

Collectively, they struggle.

All are trying to find a place in this world.

 

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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