In about 2006 or 2007 I came to a decision.
As I mentioned before, I was having a very serious introspective period. I had to decide what I wanted out of life, and if I was going in the direction I wanted to be going.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Fire Foto Friday – 8/29/2014
After Action Report
As I mentioned yesterday, I had my first EMT class last night. I think I have a pretty good feel for what to expect: hard work. If you know me at all, you know that’s how I approach most things and EMT will be no exception.
The course-work, test schedule, and minimum scores are fairly weighty. I think I’ve gotten lucky and gotten a great instructor. I asked a trusted friend of mine and was told that he is one of the best. That’s comforting.
Phase two
Today begins phase two of my plan.
To Recap:
Phase 1: Lower monthly expenses by moving and down-sizing lifestyle
Phase 2: Take EMT course at local community college
Phase 3: ???
Phase 4: FIRE!!
Plenty nerdy!
There is an online service called fiverr. fiverr lets you hire professionals in all different industries for a low price. The turn around times are a bit longer, and you only get so many revisions. You also only get certain types of media. You can get additional things for a fee. It’s a great way to hire out work without paying a mint.
Through fiverr, I hired a designer called anniedesigns to create a logo for me. I had some ideas originally and sent those along, but basically said “I love your style and your other work, so please, feel free”.
This was her first submission, and I loved it. So with that being said, this is my new logo 🙂 Nifty, eh?
Getting into shape
My Grace Is Sufficient
Looking back almost 8 years now and running up to closer to today….
My wife and I came to the decision together to refocus our marriage on the one center that could keep this wheel balanced: Jesus. We are both believers. We are both human. I made mistakes. I see that. She in her grace sees that. We are moving on. Without this critical moment, our marriage would not have survived.
Fire Foto Friday! – August 22, 2014
I can not even dream
By this time, I am in my late twenties. My marriage has just barely survived. I have three children under ten years old. I am now a senior engineer at the company I work for, and I have a side business that is circling the drain.
2 Pathways for me. How many for you?
I basically have two options.
The city that I live in has a municipal fire department. This department holds what they call a “green” academy.
The green academy takes applicants that have zero experience and trains them to become a state certified EMT, and fire-certified. Obviously this can be very costly for the department. Because it’s so costly they do not hire very often.