China 2009

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

- Mark Twain

I have decided to go to China to see my cousin Justin and hang with him for a while. I plan to leave next summer as this will give me time to finish paying off my only debt, my truck loan. This will also give me time to save up some cash, get my paperwork in order, hang with friends/family, and psych myself to leaving the country. I'm looking forward to something new and something different. I have a lot of friends/family here, but besides that I have nothing. My job is great but it is not a career. My love life is non-existent and who knows if that will change. I'm also hung up on someone and I think the distance might finally get me to move on.

The thought of leaving is scary yet at the same time exciting. Even if I don't live there forever and decide to come home, I can at least say, "China....been there, done that." Hopefully I will find a nice gal, a nice job, get along with my cousin, and find what I have been looking for. I'm not sure what it is, but I hope I find it. :)

Love ya guys

- Josh

P.S. Sorry for the ever changing appearance of my blog. It seems everyday I try to find a layout that best suits me and I have yet to find it. I thought it would be easy to find a layout that says who I am, and as of this second I have yet to find it. So heads up, more changes probably coming.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

"When one bases his life on principle,

99 percent of his decisions are already made."

- Unknown

I love this quote but what's on my mind at the moment is a decision about my future. One of the hardest things we as human beings have to decide is what do I want to do? I love being a secretary but I know when I find the right gal I want to be able to support her. This last month or so, I have realized that if I want to be alone and only support myself, this job will be fine. However, I do not want to be alone and know that I must do more. This little brain has been in overdrive the last few nights kicking up ideas of what I should do. Here's the 4 choices I have come up with so far.

Pro Wrestler : While my career as a pro wrestler was short, 3 matches, I always liked being in front of a crowd. The ring, the cheers, the spandex, and the chair shots. And as the weight continues to come off, I realize it would easier for on my body. Rickey Rescue is still around, and like Chuck Norris, is just waiting to strike.

Get My Paramedic License : I had an EMT-B license but it has since expired. I would go back to school and get my EMT-B, then enroll in the Paramedic course and go from there. The EMT course is about 6 months but the Paramedic one is another year and half. This one seems to be the front runner of my choices.

Be An Interpreter: This one is lowest on the list as it takes the most schooling. Most Interpreters are fluent in two languages, I would learn one, probably Russian, and work on my English skills. My other choice would be sign language. There is something very beautiful about signing.

An Ultimate Fighter : Ok, this one is far fetched, but if I do drop this weight, anything is possible.

I know in the end, what I do will also be decided by those in my life. For the first time, I'm actually looking forward to it. Love ya guys.

UPDATE: On a sadder note, a 22 year old paramedic and firefighter, Ryan Hummert, was shot and killed while responding to a call in Maple Wood. I did not know this man or the company he ran with. But as a medic, I have a lot of friends who are firefighters and I think the world of these people. They put their lives on the line, just like officers, simply by doing their job. And when one falls, I think a little piece of us dies with them. So, if you know a firefighter or even a paramedic, thank them for what they, for they put their lives on the line everyday just for us.

Choices Choices Choices

"Choices are the hinges of destiny."
- Pythagoras

Everyday when we wake, we are presented with a mountain of choices. We must ponder these until a final decision and or decisions is made. Throughout history, the fate of man has hinged on these very choices and their selections that followed.

Here are some of the more common and gripping ones with my choices and reasons.

If you have time, tell my yours :)

You: Democrat or Republican

Winner: Neither, 2 piles of shit, the only difference is the smell.

Legal or Illegal

Winner: Legal, make the government tax it and we all win. And no I don't smoke.

To Drink: Beer or Wine

Winner: Wine - It gets you drunker quicker

You Can Only Be One: Pirate or Ninja

Winner: Pirate - Because I already have the hat and ARRGGG is cool!

Best Waste of Time: Warcraft or Everquest

Winner: Warcraft - Because its fun, and you have to be a sad bastard to play it. Glad I grew out of that phase.

In a Fight: Chuck Norris or Superman

Winner: Chuck Norris - Superman never had a chance, he will be missed.

Sexiest Outfit: School Girl or Nun

Winner: School Girl - It just is!

Best Place to Watch a Movie: Theater or Drive-In

Winner: Drive In. 2 Movies and make out central

Sorry for the crap load of blogs lately. I have so much shit on the brain that at times I just can't get it all down. I hope you enjoy these, I know I am :)