Exposure

When you are exposed to certain things, it opens your eyes. You see things that disgust you and you tell yourself,I don't want to be like that or I don't want to do that. On the other hand you see something one time and fall completely in love with it.
I have found my niche in life. There is nowhere else I would rather be than in the healthcare industry. It is challenging, it requires a lot of knowledge, and you get to help people.
I have realized why people get into this profession, it is called passion. Passion is a necessity because there isn't much else to motivate you. The job is hard, it has long hours and is not always the most lucritive. For some reason though it is interesting and the best thing that ever happened to me. I don't think that I could do any other job in the Navy and I know that I won't be able to do anything else after the Navy.

THANKS

I just wanted to write and say thank you to all of you who are praying for me. I want to say thank you for all of you who support what I am doing. It means a lot to know that you have so many people who are pulling for you. What is even more amazing is when they are so willing to let you know.
I am thankful for all of the wonderful teachers that I have had in my life. I will name a few (if I leave you out don't hate me) my Mom and Dad, my brother, my cousin John, My pastor Sonny, my first real boss Larry, my cousin Nic, My grandpa Harry, and my girlfriend Kara.
If it wasn't for these people I wouldn't be where I am and I wouldn't be as happy as I am. I have learned some amazing things from these people and I hope I can share just an ounce of wisdom with somebody, as these people have shared with me.

- I can do anything that I put my mind to.
- Don't ever regret anything.
- What is it worth if you don't have fun doing it?
- The greatest fullfillment in life is helping someone else.
- Friendship is something to be trully thankful for.
- It doesn't take much to quit something, but it takes everything you have to finish.
- Whatever you do, make sure that it is done right.
- Sometimes crying is a good thing (thanks mom :) )
- Use your talents for good no matter what they are.

These are just a few of the lessons that I have learned. I am thankful everyday that I have these people in my life to help along the way. Even though sometimes it seems as though I don't appreciate them. I do and I wouldn't given them up for the world.
Thank You

Happy New Year!!!

It's that time of year again. You know that resolution you made? If you make it through the month then we all know that you are doing ok.
It is amazing to me how obscure things can be in a diferent setting. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years just weren't the same being here. It seems that the only people that I really want to be with, are in fact the ones that I can't see.
All in all, though it has been a good holiday season, I am relieved that it is now behind me. This just means that I am one step closer to being able to come home. I often think about what it is going to be like to come back to civilization. I don't know if it is going to be a shocking experience, but I do know it is going to be a welcome one. I hope that everyone had a good Holiday season.