Someone, and I will keep that someone anonymous for their safety, recently emailed me requesting more frequent blog updates with less pictures and videos but with more writing instead!  This idea is ridiculous to me but perhaps it will be good for me.  I don't care for sharing too much about my life so I would perfer to keep most of it a secret.  This obviously is self defeating of owning a blog but nothing too exciting has happened recently so a blog full of text is what we will work with.

I always have plans.   Ideas churning and constantly developing.  The most recent scheme was to apply for the Air Force Reserve Aeromedical Evacuation squadron based out of Tacoma.  My reasons are many but simple.  The training would be top notch and the rewards would be vast.  Working in the hospital I often become jaded of the overweight, none medical compliant whiner patients who hardly appreciate the care they receive.  To help the soldiers wounded on the front lines seems like the LEAST I can do while they fight for their country.  To be a part of something larger than me, larger than any of us truly seems like a life calling.  The good news is they want me (the military will take anyone), the bad news is my school has not yet received national accreditation.  Since I was the second graduating class from Concordia University - PDX it apparently takes several graduating classes before the national board will examine the program. 

Within the next year my school anticipates receiving their accreditation and then I would be able to reapply.  I won’t lie.  The 45k sign on bonus for three years is a huge benefit but my desire to help those in need trumps that of any financial gain.

 It is 0830 and I just got off a 12 and half hour graveyard shift.  This next item will be short and probably not all that sweet.  I’ve got this uncanny ability to get along with everybody, mostly, and to form strong relationships.  On top of that I have a greater ability to ruin those relationships.    

I hate it.  I do it. And I’m not quite sure what to do about it.  Perhaps someday I will figure it out but until then all I can do is be honest, be open, and be friendly.  This is getting wayyy too mushy.  Moving on…

Good news?  Well .. I am still employed.  With 12.3% unemployment in Oregon I can be thankful for my job.  My sister, cousin, and friend are all getting married this summer.  Finally in July I am going on a three day rafting slash camping trip.  We will be on the rapids during the day and camping along the river at night.  It’s going to be a great break from the city and work.

There you go Shelley .. it’s no longer a secret anymore, hope you enjoyed.  Hell’s kitchen just finished this blog is done and it’s bed time.  Good morning / night.  It’s your call.