I've been writing to a blog-type website for the past week or so and I find it a little easier to get things out so I'm trying this whole blog thing again. And for those reading this, the OhLife.com, blog-type website asks me to email it everyday and I plan on using that timeline for my blogging so I'm sorry if I waste anyone's time by blogging everyday.
OH MY F%#KING S*&T!!!! Today was a crazy day!! I started the very early morning with a 2:50AM ambulance call. It went well and I realized again that I really enjoy being an EMT. Then.... all hell broke loose! Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, a Tornado Warning, and I finally got to drive the CERT car 10-33; a.k.a. Code; a.k.a. with the emergency lights on!! (Not that exciting for most people but it was something I've really wanted to do since we got that car!) Then it was slowing traffic and blocking flooded roads and later sandbagging the city water pumps before we got flooded out by the river. All of this I did with the New Sharon Fire Department. Everything I enjoyed about today had to do more with responding to emergency's and emergency management, not meteorology. Yes, meteorology had to do with all of the events that took place today but I really enjoyed the vehicles with the lights and sirens! And helping the community.. that's good too!
Monday, June 30, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Controlling the uncontrolled
It seems that my need for control makes me want to plan my entire life out. On my way too school this morning, the song Mighty To Save came on the radio.
"Saviour he can move the mountains,
My God is mighty to save,
He is mighty to save."
Needless to say a few tears were shed before that song was over. I guess I just need to start believing that the fate in the decisions I make is going to be out of my hands. If I can trust Jesus to be my savior, I can trust him to led me through my life decisions.
"Saviour he can move the mountains,
My God is mighty to save,
He is mighty to save."
Needless to say a few tears were shed before that song was over. I guess I just need to start believing that the fate in the decisions I make is going to be out of my hands. If I can trust Jesus to be my savior, I can trust him to led me through my life decisions.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Sphygmomanometer + Stethoscope = Happiness
Why does getting a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope in the mail make me so happy?! I just want to go around taking people's blood pressure!! Okay Austin, calm down.
I have three things to talk about today. First of all, I'm really enjoying my EMT class. I talked to my mom yesterday and hinted toward the fact that I'm enjoying the class and I enjoy talking about the class. I can tell she doesn't want me to give up on my dream to go into Meteorology. I don't really think it would disappoint her to switch careers but I'm sure she'll be a little sad. I guess I don't know why I'm freaking out right now because I have the rest of my life to do what I want to do. I suppose I'll just chill for now..
Second, Larry's ill... It's quite a sickening feeling being in the middle of Oskaloosa and having clouds of white smoke coming from the back of your car. Now I'm driving my grandpa's truck around which actually probably gets better gas milage than my car got before!
Last, but not least, I sometimes don't get people's parents. My parents have been totally okay with the freedom and opportunities they've gave me. I've never had to fight for the ability to go out with friends and enjoy my time in high school. While talking with a friend Sunday night, he told me he needs to give up some of the freedom he's been withholding from his daughter. YES YOU DO!!!!!! This girl is a junior in high school and only gets a little sliver of freedom every great once in a while. I personally feel that be keeping your kids under your wing all the time runs the risk of them "going off the deep end" later in life.
I'm not sure why those three things came to mind this morning but I guess that's what my blog is for... Ranting!
I have three things to talk about today. First of all, I'm really enjoying my EMT class. I talked to my mom yesterday and hinted toward the fact that I'm enjoying the class and I enjoy talking about the class. I can tell she doesn't want me to give up on my dream to go into Meteorology. I don't really think it would disappoint her to switch careers but I'm sure she'll be a little sad. I guess I don't know why I'm freaking out right now because I have the rest of my life to do what I want to do. I suppose I'll just chill for now..
Second, Larry's ill... It's quite a sickening feeling being in the middle of Oskaloosa and having clouds of white smoke coming from the back of your car. Now I'm driving my grandpa's truck around which actually probably gets better gas milage than my car got before!
Last, but not least, I sometimes don't get people's parents. My parents have been totally okay with the freedom and opportunities they've gave me. I've never had to fight for the ability to go out with friends and enjoy my time in high school. While talking with a friend Sunday night, he told me he needs to give up some of the freedom he's been withholding from his daughter. YES YOU DO!!!!!! This girl is a junior in high school and only gets a little sliver of freedom every great once in a while. I personally feel that be keeping your kids under your wing all the time runs the risk of them "going off the deep end" later in life.
I'm not sure why those three things came to mind this morning but I guess that's what my blog is for... Ranting!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Rough Road Ahead
This past week as just been all over the place. One day I hated the world and today I was really happy to be around the people I love. Isn't it crazy how life has its way of balancing things in our lives out? Today turned out to be not too bad. I did have to work an eight hour shift and miss seeing some of my close family/friends but I guess there's costs and benefits to everything.
I think I might be "Jim-isming" here so I'll get down to the meat and potatoes of my post. I've got some really huge decisions coming my way right now. My mom always has told me that you should never have to know exactly what you want to do in life while you're still in high school. She's always reassured me that I may get to Oklahoma and hate the Meteorology field. I would tell her by saying that, she is setting me up for failure. Unfortunately, I now understand what she is talking about. Lately, when people ask me what the weather is going to be like, I've been thinking to myself, "Who cares!? Just go online and find out for yourself!". . . . What does that say about me?? On the contrary, if someone asked me what the difference between the medical terms tachycardia and bradycardia was, I feel I would by happy to answer them. I feel like I'm drowning in what to do. As I am currently sitting here writing this, I am alone in my pitch black living room, holding back tears because of all the pressure that's building. I never really show too much emotion which is why there is nobody around me right now.
I've never been one for taking medication but I've lately been having constant headaches that just never go away. Whether from lack of sleep or endless stress, I feel like nothing I can do will help me. Don't worry people. I'm not suicidal or want to do drugs, I just think I need to get away from everything for a while.
I'm really at a loss for words right now because nothing I think I am going to say will make sense. I can't really think straight at this point so I believe I'll just be going to bed. Night...
Peace.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Here We Go!
Like the title says, here we go!! I don't know if I really like writing very much but I think this will help me with all the crazy things going on these days.
This week has been somewhat of a weird week. School on Monday was cancelled, yesterday I learned some life lessons in a crazy fashion, and today I had the mood where I just wanted to kill everyone I talked to!
As for yesterday, I learned two important things: 1. Don't take life for granted because you aren't guaranteed it, 2. I think I have superpowers. I bet you're probably laughing at the fact I just said that. Let me explain. . . . A few months ago I was wanting to ride with the emergency manager to an accident scene to get a feel for emergency medicine and what working in that field would be like. Lone behold, that actually happened! Then recently, I was wanting to come up on an accident scene and be able to help the patient until the ambulance got there. And again, yesterday that happened. Superpowers? I think SO!! (By the way, I've really been wanting to call 911 at some point before I move to Oklahoma so if that happens, I'm saying, "I told you so!!" in a really snobby voice.)
As for my other life lesson, I stay with the accident scene I came upon. This gal rolled her car because the corner was slick and she had her cruise control on. Could our lives really be that delicate? This lady was just going about a normal day and because of her decision to flick one switch in her car, she almost lost her life. Everyone needs to remember that we aren't guaranteed our lives and should live like today is our last. Love your friends, family, and make an impact on someone. Later on in life, they could be the ones impacting you.
Well, I'm going to be on my way to my EMT class. I just never ends! Have a good night blog readers!! (Val, Tyler, and Ariel) [Unless you're someone else and are deciding to read this. In that case, THANKS!!]
Peace!
This week has been somewhat of a weird week. School on Monday was cancelled, yesterday I learned some life lessons in a crazy fashion, and today I had the mood where I just wanted to kill everyone I talked to!
As for yesterday, I learned two important things: 1. Don't take life for granted because you aren't guaranteed it, 2. I think I have superpowers. I bet you're probably laughing at the fact I just said that. Let me explain. . . . A few months ago I was wanting to ride with the emergency manager to an accident scene to get a feel for emergency medicine and what working in that field would be like. Lone behold, that actually happened! Then recently, I was wanting to come up on an accident scene and be able to help the patient until the ambulance got there. And again, yesterday that happened. Superpowers? I think SO!! (By the way, I've really been wanting to call 911 at some point before I move to Oklahoma so if that happens, I'm saying, "I told you so!!" in a really snobby voice.)
As for my other life lesson, I stay with the accident scene I came upon. This gal rolled her car because the corner was slick and she had her cruise control on. Could our lives really be that delicate? This lady was just going about a normal day and because of her decision to flick one switch in her car, she almost lost her life. Everyone needs to remember that we aren't guaranteed our lives and should live like today is our last. Love your friends, family, and make an impact on someone. Later on in life, they could be the ones impacting you.
Well, I'm going to be on my way to my EMT class. I just never ends! Have a good night blog readers!! (Val, Tyler, and Ariel) [Unless you're someone else and are deciding to read this. In that case, THANKS!!]
Peace!
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