Academy Update

So I have almost all the paper work done. I have an appointment tomorrow to get the medical release signed, and then I have to get my driving record monday morning. Then I can go see Capt. DeMille at UVU at 12:30 monday, hand all the papers in and get a spot. Hooray!!!

Just A Bit Going On

So I'm trying to get into the police academy. I took the police officer selection test, which I was a little worried about. I got that back just the other day and passed with flying colours. I called up Capt. DeMille to see when I could come talk to him, and he told me that he was meeting with people on Monday, and that so long as I had all the paper work, and stuff ready I would have a spot. Unfortunately, there are two things I don't have. One which will be easy to get is a driving record report. I just need to talk to Drew, or go down to the station. The harder one to get is the physical and getting my medical waiver signed. I'm confident I will get it signed, the hard part is getting to see a Doctor before noon on monday. (I called Capt. DeMille Friday afternoon) Hence my frustration. The Captain wasn't to sure if there would be any spots open after Monday. I want to get into the Academy this fall. Let's just hope there are a few spots open for me.

I also started to get my fall and winter clothing out, and I found I was in another predicament. The vast majority of my clothes have been the same since high school (5 years ago now) and I've put on about 20lbs since then. Most of that weight has been put on in the last year, and now I've got to buy new clothes. On the one hand I'm thrilled that I'm finally gaining weight, and on the other I hate shopping, and spending money on things that I think are useless. (Clothes rank up their as being useless, cause I just don't care about clothes) Oh, well.

Seven Peaks is also near its end. Only like another week to go. It was a good run, I really liked the people that I worked with, and I made a few friends out of the deal. I doubt I'll be back next year cause I just don't agree with a lot of their policies. But for the most part it was fun, and just reaffirmed my knowledge that I hate customer service, and people are stupid.

Andie Allen moved back home to Arizona a few weeks ago to go to school, and I really miss her. She was one of my best, and closest friends. She could always cheer me up, and we had a ton of fun together. Sometimes I'll be sitting on the couch, bored out of my mind, and I'll be like maybe Andie wants to do something, and I pick up the phone when I realize, "oh yeah she's in Arizona." Bummer. I really miss her, and I think if I don't get in the academy this fall, I may just take a trip down south.

Empty Promises and The Real Power in Government

I'm kinda getting sick of all the bull that's being thrown around in this campaign election. Candidates will say whatever they think will get them elected, whether or not they actually believe it or even intend to do what they say. All it is, is an empty promise. Whether its ending the Iraq war, bringing oil prices down, or creating jobs. They have no clear plan for any of it, they just want to get elected. And it goes for both parties. Yeah they might stay on their side of the line, but in the end it won't matter because they won't end up doing what they say.

The real people that get things done in government, are the ones with all the money...lobbyists. They can buy any politician that they want, and get them to do what they want. Politicians only care about the "little guy," for as long as it takes them to get elected. Then the big business comes in and bam, whatever they say goes. Why aren't oil companies getting slammed for a record breaking 12 billion dollar, quarterly profit? Why hasn't the government done anything with gas prices so high, that some people have to decide between gas in their car, or food on the table? Or whats surely to come, between heating their home, or food on the table? You better believe oil companies are paying a lot on both sides of the fence so that nothing gets done. Why haven't cigarettes been banned? They kill people, and there are absolutely no positive benefits to it. Alcohol was banned for awhile, why aren't cigarettes? There have been tons of studies by doctors with conclusive evidence that smoking will eventually kill you. But nothing has been done to curb it. Oh you might say that they're required to but a warning label on the product. But please we all know how worthless that is. How about they make a bill requiring the companies to have a maximum amount of nicotine in their product? Or not allowing nicotine in them at all? Without the nicotine their would be far fewer smokers. Again Tobacco companies spend millions to keep politicians in their pockets. Doing what they want, not whats best for Americans.

But that's the sad reality that's come to our system of government. One can control the many with money. Maybe at one time, a lone individual with the ideals and dreams to shape a better America could. But now a lone voice is quickly cut down in the cacophony of opposing voices. You can't change America without the money to back yourself up.

Luck Favors the Brave

It seems to me that there are some people that just always end up on top. And I was wondering why? A friend told me that there are some that are just lucky. I don't think luck has anything to do with it. I think the difference is that there are these people that go out and do things, win or lose. Yeah they might lose sometimes, but you don't usually remember them for losing, you remember them for winning.

I think that's the big difference. These people actually try to do new things. They are bold, and will take the initiative in all things. They are the life of the party, they are the ones with successful jobs. They are the ones that are happy, and content with their lives.

Nobody remembers the kid hiding in the corner, nobody thinks anything about the kid whos always in a bad mood. The one that says they are bored and nothing is happening in their lives. Nothing is happening because you don't make it happen. If I've learned anything its that life won't just fall in your lap, you've gotta go and make it happen.

I wouldn't have been able to use a backhoe, had I not asked. (It was freaking sweet!!!) And now I've taken the first steps in becoming a police officer. I took the POST entrance exam. (I don't know how well I did, reading and math are easy, but spelling and proper grammar are not my strong points) It wouldn't have happened if I didn't finally get off my but and do something about it.

EMO kids, take a note. Get off your buts and go do it. Take the initiative, get in the middle of things, do something for once for yourself. It doesn't matter if you have money or you don't, you won't be happy in life until you take control of your life and get out there and live it. It's all just a state of mind.