Unfortunately, since my health insurance through my father is dependent on me being enrolled as a full time student, I have had absolutely NO insurance. What does that mean? Well, it means i had to put a few AWESOME things on the back burner...
1) Another skydiving session
Still in the works - Indefinitely, until i have insurance :(
2) Trip to Mexico
Still in the works: If you want to go here's more details:
Beach house: $100/night (for everyone, not per person)
House Boat: $300/day
3) Trip to NorCal
As of right now im planning on going up to NorCal sometime the weekend of September 15th, and staying through the 18th. I'll be in town on the 18th for a Medical School Open House, but the rest of the time I'll be hanging out with friends.
4) Trip to Las Vegas
Vegas with Joy's family was fun... it was HOT!!! But fun nonetheless.
Plans are currently being panned out for a trip with the guys. So far, Kevin, Myke, Kyle and myself will be going. You should too!
5) Water Sports - Jet Skis, Surfing, Wind Surfing
FUCK SUMMER SCHOOL!!! It kept me busy all summer and i was only able to get out into the water THREE times!!!! WHAT A CROCK!... Oh well, snowboarding season is about to pick up and I will soon be able to find time to surf all i want!
6) Hang Gliding; Part deus
Still in the planning phase!
7) Bungee Jumping
http://bungeeamerica.com/ .
So, apparently the AWESOME girlfriend had taken that website, and made reservations for both of us to go bungee jumping! She even got phone numbers of a few bro's she knew would want to come and was planning on inviting them to come along!!
BUT!!! I HAVE NO INSURANCE!!! So she said - NO! Not till you're covered!! DAMN!!!
8) Camping - Yosemite
Still in the planning phases.
9) Mini Roadtrip
Haven't put too much thought into it yet, but ill get on it shortly.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Aside from all of the fun I plan on having, I must not forget about the business that i need to get down to this summer. Forgive me for being repetitive, but not only must I keep the goals I have set for myself on my mind, but I must also prioritize them and set an action plan.
For the duration of the, "Summer" I believe my main focus should be on completing my courses and working. I do not plan on working excessively however, because school is of a primary importance to me at this time. School must come first.
After summer school, more specifically, September 12th, my focus should shift to concentrate on School and volunteer hours. During this time, I should need make time to reflect on what I have accomplished as an undergraduate and how i plan to use the tools i have acquired. I have already completed my registration and set my schedule up for MCAT studies, so as far as that is concerned, there is nothing left but execution.
So, from September through October, I will really be thinking about the direction I want to take with my life as a post-graduate. Sure, it seems that I may have already sealed my fate by deciding to take the MCAT, but things don't always go the way you planned, and if there's anything that i have learned at all, it's that sometimes you have to take a detour or two in order to get to your destination.
Balance is key. I must strive to keep a balance.
For the duration of the, "Summer" I believe my main focus should be on completing my courses and working. I do not plan on working excessively however, because school is of a primary importance to me at this time. School must come first.
After summer school, more specifically, September 12th, my focus should shift to concentrate on School and volunteer hours. During this time, I should need make time to reflect on what I have accomplished as an undergraduate and how i plan to use the tools i have acquired. I have already completed my registration and set my schedule up for MCAT studies, so as far as that is concerned, there is nothing left but execution.
So, from September through October, I will really be thinking about the direction I want to take with my life as a post-graduate. Sure, it seems that I may have already sealed my fate by deciding to take the MCAT, but things don't always go the way you planned, and if there's anything that i have learned at all, it's that sometimes you have to take a detour or two in order to get to your destination.
Balance is key. I must strive to keep a balance.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Here's an update of my summer to do list:
1) Another skydiving session
Still in the works
2) Trip to Mexico
To take place in the next 2 weeks. I was supposed to go with a bunch of bro's this past Saturday, but i completely forgot about my dad's surgery and went home to help him out until he can get out of bed.
3) Trip to NorCal
This is to follow shortly after Mexico, before the end of my 10 week summer session and before my 2nd session begins. It looks like i might be heading up with one or two of my bros, and ill be visiting Virginia! YAY!
4) Trip to Las Vegas
Going to Las Vegas in the beginning of August for sure with Joy and her cousins. Ill be bring a few friends as well. We got Joy's Aunt's timeshare at the Polo Towers on the strip so rooms are FREEEEE!
Another trip is sure to follow with the fellas.
5) Water Sports - Jet Skis, Surfing, Wind Surfing
The Mexico trip is being tweaked to include a night stay. Im researching house boats and a charter for fishing. Hopefully we'll get a charter with a captain and a cook so we can just drink and fish. We'll also be renting some jet skis and a beach house for the night. If you want to join in on the fun, let me know.
6) Hang Gliding; Part deus
Still in the planning phase!
7) Bungee Jumping
http://bungeeamerica.com/ . If you're down to hike through the Angeles National Forest to jump off of a bridge with me, by all means, COME! So far, Esteban is down to go with me and its pretty cheap. Come one, come all! I'll probably make reservations for around my birthday - So, 1st week of September.
8) Camping - Yosemite
Still in the planning phases.
9) Mini Roadtrip
Haven't put too much thought into it yet, but ill get on it shortly.
1) Another skydiving session
Still in the works
2) Trip to Mexico
To take place in the next 2 weeks. I was supposed to go with a bunch of bro's this past Saturday, but i completely forgot about my dad's surgery and went home to help him out until he can get out of bed.
3) Trip to NorCal
This is to follow shortly after Mexico, before the end of my 10 week summer session and before my 2nd session begins. It looks like i might be heading up with one or two of my bros, and ill be visiting Virginia! YAY!
4) Trip to Las Vegas
Going to Las Vegas in the beginning of August for sure with Joy and her cousins. Ill be bring a few friends as well. We got Joy's Aunt's timeshare at the Polo Towers on the strip so rooms are FREEEEE!
Another trip is sure to follow with the fellas.
5) Water Sports - Jet Skis, Surfing, Wind Surfing
The Mexico trip is being tweaked to include a night stay. Im researching house boats and a charter for fishing. Hopefully we'll get a charter with a captain and a cook so we can just drink and fish. We'll also be renting some jet skis and a beach house for the night. If you want to join in on the fun, let me know.
6) Hang Gliding; Part deus
Still in the planning phase!
7) Bungee Jumping
http://bungeeamerica.com/ . If you're down to hike through the Angeles National Forest to jump off of a bridge with me, by all means, COME! So far, Esteban is down to go with me and its pretty cheap. Come one, come all! I'll probably make reservations for around my birthday - So, 1st week of September.
8) Camping - Yosemite
Still in the planning phases.
9) Mini Roadtrip
Haven't put too much thought into it yet, but ill get on it shortly.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Now that that's out of the way...
Today marks an interesting occasion. Later today, my sister, is leaving on a roadtrip to Michigan. Well, i suppose its not much of a roadtrip, as she's staying out there for good. She'll be starting her studies in order to obtain her PhD.
I am happy that she has a directin in her life and that she knows what it is that she wants to get out of it. It motivates me a bit, to want to work harder, and get things done. I know too many people that have all the opportunity in the world, but they dont take advantage of it. They take that opportunity for granted everyday.
Growing up has been, is, and will be a very difficult process. But it needs to happen at some point or another - What better time than the present?
I am happy that she has a directin in her life and that she knows what it is that she wants to get out of it. It motivates me a bit, to want to work harder, and get things done. I know too many people that have all the opportunity in the world, but they dont take advantage of it. They take that opportunity for granted everyday.
Growing up has been, is, and will be a very difficult process. But it needs to happen at some point or another - What better time than the present?
Transparency
There's really no point in having this blog, and not having anybody read it. Sure, i can keep it to myself, but what, exactly, is that going to do? Its just going to allow me to cheat myself. If nobody knows this exists, i dont have to keep myself accountable. Well, forget that! I, of all people should know a thing or two about holding people accountable.
Read it, soak it in, and keep me to it. If you dont want to fine. But at least I'll know for myself that theres nothing to hide. If there's anything that i fear, its that I'll let myself down.
Intensity, its coming...
Are YOU ready?
Read it, soak it in, and keep me to it. If you dont want to fine. But at least I'll know for myself that theres nothing to hide. If there's anything that i fear, its that I'll let myself down.
Intensity, its coming...
Are YOU ready?
Sunday, July 8, 2007
FUN things i want to do this summer:
Among the myriad of other things i need to accomplish this summer, I still need to find time to have me some fun, right? Of course. So lets break the list down:
1) Another skydiving session
2) Trip to Mexico
3) Trip to NorCal
4) Trip to Las Vegas
5) Water Sports - Jet Skis, Surfing, Wind Surfing
6) Hang Gliding; Part deus
7) Bungee Jumping
8) Camping - Yosemite
9) Mini Roadtrip
List to be updated later...
1) Another skydiving session
2) Trip to Mexico
3) Trip to NorCal
4) Trip to Las Vegas
5) Water Sports - Jet Skis, Surfing, Wind Surfing
6) Hang Gliding; Part deus
7) Bungee Jumping
8) Camping - Yosemite
9) Mini Roadtrip
List to be updated later...
Wah-Wah We-Wah!
Well, here's where we begin. Back to the blogging game, not for class, this time for leisure. The blog for political science seemed to work well, I was engaged, getting some writing in, and keeping up on politics all at the same time, so i figure I'll go at it again. Only, this time around the blog will focus around me.
This blog will revolve around my life's goals, and the progress that i hope to make in achieving those goals. Lately, I've been making unconscious observations - looking around at whats going on around me, whats happened in my past, and I am starting to realize how things are changing as well as how things NEED to change.
I am no longer that lost little boy I once was, without a clue. That doesn't mean however, that I am the man with an absolute direction in life, the man that I would like to be. I am somewhere in the middle, but in the end, I'll either get there, or die trying.
For me, this is THAT Summer of change. I have things i need to tackle:
1) My Bachelors Degree - Why? Because I've come this far, and I've done enough to drag it out as long as I need to. Its time I let go of this chapter of my life so that i can move on to a new one. I've done everything that I could possibly have done to ensure that these years can be looked back upon to see nothing but fond memories and few regrets. I need to finish building this bridge, and set out to build new ones in order to cross the caverns that lay ahead of me in the not so distant future.COMPLETE
2) Finalize planning of MCAT study schedule. Like i said before, its time to finish building that bridge and move on to building new ones. I need to challenge myself. I need to push my limits and take advantage of my full potential. I know I'm smart, i just need to have faith in the skills i was blessed with and take advantage of the opportunities made available to me. I need to reestablish good study habits at all costs. If medicine doesn't work out, fine, but I've got to try for now and see what I've really got. Once Ive finalized my schedule, i can take the rest of it on once step at a time, beginning with classes and actually researching what i want to do in heh field and how I am going to get there. COMPLETE
3) My debt - Statistically, more than half of students coming out of college will have racked up debt summing at least $20,000. As much as I hate to admit it, I have succeeded in becoming a statistic here - How disappointing. In my college years, I have learned that I am horrible at managing my personal finances. I let my wants take precedents over my NEEDS -- How pathetic. Well, at least I've learned from my mistakes, let hope that documenting this helps me hold myself accountable in the future.COMPLETE (well, half way... one more credit card to go!
The goal here is to clear all debt, in terms of credit, anyhow. Debt incurred for my education can wait a little while. The credit has to go now -- I need to learn how to save money. I must clear myself of about $3,000 in credit card debt and debt to my sister this I also need to put come money in the bank. Realistically, I would like to see $1,000 in the bank so that i can motivate myself to save more and start investing.
I need to get signed up with those two temporary agencies and get to work! Thanks to my friends who are helping me out through this particular ordeal.
3) My health - Im a pretty healthy guy, but I have been plagued with having too much fun, particularly the last year or two of my college career. All of those delicious late night meals and the college binge drinking has finally caught up to me and I need to make a huge effort to bet back to a decent weight, and be fit. Currently I weigh in at, lets say an even 220 lbs. Lets bring it back to a solid, fit, 200 lbs. That sounds good to me for now, I will contemplate losing more once I've hit my first mark. My dad has a history of high blood pressure, so that I am at more risk. Seeing as the doctor is giving me warnings already, I better get on it now. Besides... I want to be dead sexy and flat out HUGE again!
4) Ditching bad habits and growing up - There are certain habits that I need to move on from. Particularly smoking, its not good for me, I really don't get anything out of it, so I think its about time that I just need to stop. Period.
5) Spend more time reading and pursuing more of my past hobbies and interests. The reason I think i get caught up in my old/bad habits is that I have abandoned those hobbies/interest that kept them away from me to begin with. I enjoy reading, in fact, just the other day, I noticed that my roommate had a few books that I had been wanting to read: Moby Dick, and Bill Clinton's Memoirs.
I also need to get back into the water and surf my heart out. After Hawaii, I don't think I'll ever be able to let go of the water. I would also like to make plans to get another skydiving trip going soon. I love to live my life to its fullest, and lets face it - I'm quite the adrenaline junkie.
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By starting with these things, I really think that everything else will fall into place. After all, not to be repetitive or anything, but they say, "The Universe tends to unfold the way it should." Once I begin to knock a few of these things out of the way, I should be able to see things more clearly and that will lead to me making bigger, and better choices for myself and my future.
Its been one heck of an adventure until now, but we're just at the beginning.
Sit down, shut up and buckle up folks, its going to be one hell of a ride.
This blog will revolve around my life's goals, and the progress that i hope to make in achieving those goals. Lately, I've been making unconscious observations - looking around at whats going on around me, whats happened in my past, and I am starting to realize how things are changing as well as how things NEED to change.
I am no longer that lost little boy I once was, without a clue. That doesn't mean however, that I am the man with an absolute direction in life, the man that I would like to be. I am somewhere in the middle, but in the end, I'll either get there, or die trying.
For me, this is THAT Summer of change. I have things i need to tackle:
1) My Bachelors Degree - Why? Because I've come this far, and I've done enough to drag it out as long as I need to. Its time I let go of this chapter of my life so that i can move on to a new one. I've done everything that I could possibly have done to ensure that these years can be looked back upon to see nothing but fond memories and few regrets. I need to finish building this bridge, and set out to build new ones in order to cross the caverns that lay ahead of me in the not so distant future.COMPLETE
2) Finalize planning of MCAT study schedule. Like i said before, its time to finish building that bridge and move on to building new ones. I need to challenge myself. I need to push my limits and take advantage of my full potential. I know I'm smart, i just need to have faith in the skills i was blessed with and take advantage of the opportunities made available to me. I need to reestablish good study habits at all costs. If medicine doesn't work out, fine, but I've got to try for now and see what I've really got. Once Ive finalized my schedule, i can take the rest of it on once step at a time, beginning with classes and actually researching what i want to do in heh field and how I am going to get there. COMPLETE
3) My debt - Statistically, more than half of students coming out of college will have racked up debt summing at least $20,000. As much as I hate to admit it, I have succeeded in becoming a statistic here - How disappointing. In my college years, I have learned that I am horrible at managing my personal finances. I let my wants take precedents over my NEEDS -- How pathetic. Well, at least I've learned from my mistakes, let hope that documenting this helps me hold myself accountable in the future.COMPLETE (well, half way... one more credit card to go!
The goal here is to clear all debt, in terms of credit, anyhow. Debt incurred for my education can wait a little while. The credit has to go now -- I need to learn how to save money. I must clear myself of about $3,000 in credit card debt and debt to my sister this I also need to put come money in the bank. Realistically, I would like to see $1,000 in the bank so that i can motivate myself to save more and start investing.
I need to get signed up with those two temporary agencies and get to work! Thanks to my friends who are helping me out through this particular ordeal.
3) My health - Im a pretty healthy guy, but I have been plagued with having too much fun, particularly the last year or two of my college career. All of those delicious late night meals and the college binge drinking has finally caught up to me and I need to make a huge effort to bet back to a decent weight, and be fit. Currently I weigh in at, lets say an even 220 lbs. Lets bring it back to a solid, fit, 200 lbs. That sounds good to me for now, I will contemplate losing more once I've hit my first mark. My dad has a history of high blood pressure, so that I am at more risk. Seeing as the doctor is giving me warnings already, I better get on it now. Besides... I want to be dead sexy and flat out HUGE again!
4) Ditching bad habits and growing up - There are certain habits that I need to move on from. Particularly smoking, its not good for me, I really don't get anything out of it, so I think its about time that I just need to stop. Period.
5) Spend more time reading and pursuing more of my past hobbies and interests. The reason I think i get caught up in my old/bad habits is that I have abandoned those hobbies/interest that kept them away from me to begin with. I enjoy reading, in fact, just the other day, I noticed that my roommate had a few books that I had been wanting to read: Moby Dick, and Bill Clinton's Memoirs.
I also need to get back into the water and surf my heart out. After Hawaii, I don't think I'll ever be able to let go of the water. I would also like to make plans to get another skydiving trip going soon. I love to live my life to its fullest, and lets face it - I'm quite the adrenaline junkie.
---
By starting with these things, I really think that everything else will fall into place. After all, not to be repetitive or anything, but they say, "The Universe tends to unfold the way it should." Once I begin to knock a few of these things out of the way, I should be able to see things more clearly and that will lead to me making bigger, and better choices for myself and my future.
Its been one heck of an adventure until now, but we're just at the beginning.
Sit down, shut up and buckle up folks, its going to be one hell of a ride.
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