On the path

So, I've made the decision to get my Fire 1. I really don't know if I want to be a fire fighter, but I know a lot of agencies require you to have your fire certs and then you work in the ambulance. As it appears, to get into a lot of those places, you need to have fire experience.

So!

I'm currently in training to be in top physical condition (because at 4'10", it's not going to be easy!) in order to take the testing required so that I can go and be a fire fighter, and then a fire EMT (and eventually, a fire medic)

That being said, I had my first training session with the personal trainer, Michael. He's not too terribly cruel yet. I'm hoping he stays that way :)

Burpee's suck, just so you know!

I know why I do so horribly at keeping these things up-to-date. A. My grammar is atrocious and I hate proving that by writing where everyone can read it (without an editor, anyway.)
B. I have a paper journal that I can carry anywhere with me.
C. I'm pretty sure nobody reads this anyway.
But occasionally, I feel like I should at least attempt, just incase there is somebody out there who cares what might be happening in the far-away life of me.

So, that being said. If you actually read this, let me know and I'll try to be more diligent. If not, I'll just keep this to follow everyone else :)

Testicular cancer

I found out a few days ago that my best friend has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He went into surgery this morning to remove a tumor and they've discovered that the cancer's spread to his abdomen. He'll meet with the oncologist in the next couple days to get the next line of attack/defence in order.

Keep him in your prayers

At least today is over... Bring on tomorrow. I need a sunrise.

Unwritten

"Every day is another page that's added to my story
Sometimes it's like, I see my life open right before me
More than all the chapters of my life,
I'm thankful for what's not in black and white

For the roads I've never traveled, for the pain I never knew
For the places that you kept me from, Father I thank you
For the days that were not wasted,
For the days that were not spent in vain
I'm grateful for the days that remain, unwritten

Through twists and turns, Lord I've learned
Any place I'm going, you're mercy's been with me in
Always that I could know and through the miles and all I've seen and done
there's so much you have protected my heart from

For the roads I've never traveled, for the pain I never knew

For the places that you kept me from, Father I thank you
For the days that were not wasted
For the days that were not spent in vain
I'm grateful for the days that remain, unwritten

From cover to cover I've been sheltered by your grace
for so long, in so many untold ways

For the roads I've never traveled, for the pain I never knew

For the places that you kept me from, Father I thank you
For the days that were not wasted
For the days that were not spent in vain
I'm grateful for the days that remain, unwritten"

Hilary Weeks's "Unwritten"

Today was one of those days that reminded me that I need to show more gratitude. I could have ended up a lot worse, under the circumstances. So here's a list of gratitudes:

• Not being internally decapitated
• Not being externally decapitated
• The music that bouy's my weary heart up
• Friends that do the same.
• Always and forever, my family. All crazy, insane, infuriating members of my family.
• The Gospel.
• My work, that allows me to make a small difference in somebody's life every day.
• The determination and perserverance to make it through anything.
• Finding that I don't need anyone to survive, but that I have everyone I need to thrive.
• Knowing that part of being happy is the choice to be happy
• Learning my weaknesses, and through them, learning my strengths.
• Living in a place where outside activity is plentiful
• Learning who I am.

Recharge

I need a recharge. Every negative person and negative comment from about five this evening has been and is cancerous to my ridiculous cheerful demeanour. I am annoyed that I only allowed myself to feel hungry for a little while, although tomorrow is a new day for that.

In the grand scheme of things, if the worst thing I can say about my day is that, we ran two emergent calls and got the things we needed to do, done, then it's been a good day.

I think my lack of days off is where this grump is coming from. I need some time off ( while still getting paid! ) or a nap. Or reese's.

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Last weeks goals, this weeks goals

I slacked hugely with my goals this week. awesome...

This weeks goals:


• bike to work

• finish another chapter in my story

• yoga at least three times this week.

• go the extra mile at least once.

• journal at least three times.

• report back next Saturday.

Ready. Set. Go!
 
This Weeks Goals!
 

• Matter to somebody
• Feel hungry at least once a day
• No soda
• Sing once when somebody can hear me
• Journal at least twice
• learn something new about myself
• DONT OVERSLEEP!