Job?!

So tomorrow (really it's today, but I haven't gone to bed yet. So....) I will be attending an orientation with the Maryland State Police. If all goes well, I'll be called back to take a Physical Training Test and a Written Test. Hopefully I'll pass and the next step will be the academy. It's about time law enforcement starts hiring. I've been wanting to get involved in law enforcement for a while now. I've decided I want to do some type of police work, federal or not, and if that doesn't work I'll be a science teacher. Being in the military SHOULD put me above most of the other people applying, but I can't rely on that alone. Anyways, wish me luck!

We Don't Need Roads Where We Are Going

So I wanted to write about some inspiring things in my life right now. First and foremost I want to mention the VlogBrothers, Hank and John Green. They have really been an inspiration for me since I started watching their channel. They never ramble about worthless dribble, they talk about things that matter. No matter what it is, they always find a way to make it into something much, much more.

The VlogBrothers are responsible for the Nerdfighter uprising, all over the world. With a mission statement of reduce “world-suck” and increase awesome. Every day nerdfighters everywhere are doing what they can to make the world a better place by doing those two simple things. The VlogBrothers make it seem easy to just get up and do something worthwhile, and that is why they inspire me so much. I will be the first to admit I am a HUGE procrastinator. Also, I have no idea what I could possibly want to do with my life. I do many things well, but I am great at nothing. These two guys make it seem like joining the real world, presenting what I have to offer carving my own path isn’t such a ridiculous prospect. 

My friends, Kylie Butler (her blog)

and Heidi Busch (her blog)

have also been motivating me. In all honesty when I see them doing anything it makes me want to do something to. Seeing them both blog, love it, and really be good at it made me want to put myself out there and try something as well. Both of these lovely ladies inspire me to get off of my butt every day and do something. The past few months I have been really putting forth an effort to just do something, anything. I’ve found things I really enjoy, things that hopefully I can work with. For that I am thankful to have friends like them. 

Any Mako, another friend of mine, has also been an inspiration. I had promised myself that after boot camp I would stay fit. A promise I never kept. For the last month (prior to my injury) he kept me showing up for work out every day. Just by being there to work out with I push myself harder and farther every day. It is due to him that I am down 6 pounds and that I’m in the best shape of my life. I’ve found a real love for working out. Most of all with running, something I’ve never been good at. With a few months until the Tough Mudder  I can say with Andy’s help, I’ll be more than ready.

Carl McKevitt! A Huge inspiration on my life since high school! This man has always inspired me whether he knows it or not. He has done a lot including getting through school, finding a great job, learning another language, and getting married to a wonderful woman. To be frank I have always kind of looked up to him. His success set my benchmark for my expectations in life. To be as lucky, strong willed and profoundly talented as him is a great thing to aspire to.

With a massive amounts of inspiration must come motivation. I find myself saying “I will become something more” with a little more confidence every day due to these people. I just want to say a collective thank you. For, you know, being awesome.

Hibernation

Hello all I am back to blog. I don't really know why I left... I just sorta fell out of the loop. Anyways, I feel like some updating is in order.

First lets start with the job thing. ITS CLOSING! That may not be news to some >_>. But Yes, Walden Books is closing. Something to do with rent, budgets, chapter 11s, and ninjas! Soon I will be unemployed... again... Also! Not two days ago I slipped while taking out boxes and screwed up my back. But more on that later.

I m in a relationship now. I will refer to her as girlfriend, just because. Girlfriend and I have been dating for about 3 months. Our first date was on Valentine’s Day, and prior to that I had known her for a few years. We have worked together at AMC way back when.

In the Army world, I will be promoted to E-3 Private First-class (PFC) soon. I passed my PT test and all I am waiting on is the pinning. So yay for that.

Lastly, and probably most importantly, I have started a work out regime! Insanity, it is a 60 day cardio intense work out. I am working out with my friend Andy. We are about a month in and I can already see the etchings of the abs long hidden in adipose! We found the regular work out to be tough, but not quite enough. On top of a 6 day a week hour long cardio work out, we toss in 15 minutes of Ab Ripper X from the P90X videos, every other day. And when we feel like it we will do another hour of resistance work with P90X. But I'm not done, every other day (the days we don't do abs), we go running! Anywhere from 2-6 miles and working our way up.

You may ask, "Wow Guy, why kill yourself with working out so much?" Well, the answer is BECAUSE! Our body is hands down the most important thing IN OUR LIFE. No Arguing! No body = Dead... Duh. So with a little logic you can figure that with a better body comes a much better life. Hands down my life has never been better since I've started working out. Not only that but I actually want to be able to use my body, if in combat or recreation. This November I will be attending the Tough Mudder. It's a 12 mile long obstacle course essentially. Created my British Special Forces it is a promised challenge. One that I accept with... well with glee honestly.

Back to my back... Anyways, like I said I fell and hurt myself. I slipped on what seemed to be soup in the back room of Walden Books while carrying out magazine boxes to trash. I went to the hospital got some fun x-rays of my junk and was told to move as little as possible until otherwise instructed. I got a referral to an Orthopedic Surgeon, who I should contact if the pain in persistent. The ER doctor said it is probably a sprain but it could end up being something worse. As of now, the pain is dulling and my flexibility is returning. I predict a full recovery soon.

As I said before I want to start blogging again. My last blog Go Ask Guy was a feeble first attempt t something fun. I want to answer questions, you know be a bloggers version of Mythbusters meets an advice column. I need a new tag line though, Go Ask Guy doesn't feel right. I feel like it needs to be a little more anonymous. Anyone have any ideas?

I think that’s all for now. I should be a little more consistent with this thing huh? >_>
So anyone wondering, I haven't died, I'm not in hibernation, and yeah; I'll keep blogging.