Things Don't Always Turn Out The Way We Planned

If things went my way, I would've graduated college at age 22 which would've been around year 2003.  I still would've been married around age 25 which would been around year 2007.  Well, I ended up going into the military which I had no plans of ever joining.  I got out in year 2003.  That squashed my plans of graduation around that time frame.  I got married in 2005 and "We Stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill Together!!"

So, thing didn't go the way I "wanted".  Oh well.  With the way things turned out so far, there's no need to regret anything.  I'm very happy with the way things are so far.  At this point, I barely say this, but I am very proud of myself for not completely throwing away my initial plans.  They might not have went the way planned initially, but with a few modifications, everything went alright.  I guess it would be nice for everything in your life to go the way you plan.  It's good to do a little planning every now and then.  In my opinion, it's a little difficult to start a 10 year plan when your 12.

I do plan on sticking to my current 15 year plan:

1. Renewed my vows at least once or twice.
2. Obtain my MBA and PE license.
3. Have all debt paid in full.
4. Have both kids out of the house and in school on their way to do better than their parents.  (I'm rooting for you both!!)

Not so much to ask for.  We'll see.....

There always has to be a first.....

Apparently, I'm one of those people who always have random, but logical, thoughts at any given time of the day.  It would usually be at a time where I can't or don't have the time to write it down.  That would usually lead to me forgetting about the whole thought all together.  I've told myself for about a year to just create my own blog and post these thoughts whenever they come around.  Now that I've done this........I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO TALK ABOUT!!!!

So, What I'm going to do is just start off by introducing myself.....to myself.

Well, self, as you already know, I'm a graduate of Charles F. Vigor high school.  Class of 1999.  I joined the US Marines in July of the same year.  I've seen and enjoyed most of my time in the military and don't regret anything that happened while I was in.  But, it obviously wasn't all peaches and cream since I'm not still enlisted.  I remember coming into work summer of 2000 and seeing a group of contractors doing the same job as I except a few minor details:

First, I noticed the lack of stress involved in their job unless you count the intense spades game happening in the hangar bay while we were doing the daily F.O.D. walk and morning aircraft checks.

Second, after the second launch was sent off, we look down the flight deck to see a few of the contractors sleep under the wing of their aircraft.

Third, I'm not going to get into the pay difference........

There were other details that also inspired me to think beyond a career in the military.  Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with making a career in fighting for our country.  I just wanted to show you more opportunities out there and make sure you can get the best out of life.  Anywho.....

Now that that's out of the way, here's college.  When it comes to college, it felt like I spent most of my life going through the process of finishing it.  I'm proud to say that this college thing proves to you that there are more opportunities in life.  The proof comes with the scholarships, co-ops, and internships you've obtained!!!

Well, self, that's it for now.  Stay tuned for more later.

P.S.  You should know that this is the first and only blog you've ever done.  So, if someone feels like making stupid comments about the way you say things, tell them to go play in traffic.