The Land of Television

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

These landscapes are beamed around the world.  

Sold as a modern-day land of milk and honey.  

Its streets are a mythical place.  

 

Whatever you think it is, you’re wrong.  

Dreams from mid-western bedrooms will not match reality.  

This place will test your strength.  

 

Reality can still be a dream.  

It was for me (once upon a time).  

 

Driving 101, the Hollywood sign, from Oklahoma to here.  

There is pride to be found here.  

Let it change you.  

But only for the better.  

 

Be good to each other,  

 

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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