I've been thinking a lot lately; obviously not writing, but thinking. I've met or exceeded every goal I could have set out for myself coming out of high school by 25. And yet I'm still constantly driven forward (or away in some cases) by anger, insecurity, and spite. These things spurred me forward to become the person I envisioned years ago, ( Read more... )

I had a very nice Thanksgiving despite having to work through the holiday break. Rachel and I met Mom at Masterson's for a very nice buffet lunch, then Holly brought me dinner from her family to work. I spent some time talking with my co-workers and also spent a little time with my dad. I'm looking forward to dinner at my Aunt Sherry's tomorrow ( Read more... )

Things have went well for me since my last post almost a month ago. I've had a lot of good times out with my friends, work has been good, I've had some really good workouts and things with the house are advancing to where hopefully I will be in soon. The most notable development has been Holly, who found me out of the blue and had the guts to make ( Read more... )

Another year of my life is in the books. The year I was 23 began with police academy graduation and starting my career. It included the beginning and the end of the most significant relationship of my life to this point. Along the way some friends got married and others lost the ones they thought they would marry. I went on some great trips, I had ( Read more... )

I've spent the past few days feeling sorry for myself. I went to work but did the minimum to get by, even while doing 2 part time jobs to fill up the hours. But today, I finally talked to Ashley and got the answers and closure I needed. I don't feel nearly as much that it's my fault for working too much or not getting involved with her interests. ( Read more... )

For those of you you haven't heard, Ashley and I broke up late Saturday night. There was no big fight or flashpoint event and the split was as amicable as possible, but we are not presently together in any capacity and the possibilities for the future are uncertain. This is a surprising turn of events for me but I am managing well, though I don't ( Read more... )

I was reminded by a colleague earlier tonight that I haven't posted anything in a long time. My reasons were valid but its also inconsiderate to keep people I don't see very often out of the loop. I may someday go back over the past 6 months, but for now it would be best to focus on more recent events ( Read more... )

I just realized I haven't written anything in a while, so I will update on my present situation. I am settled into afternoon shift at the downtown campus with Fridays and Saturdays off, and that is working out pretty well. I'm trying to stay out of trouble until I get my year in but I've been active and had some good arrests. Ashley and I are doing ( Read more... )

Up to December, 2006 was a year in which I accomplished a lot. Despite my doubts on being prepared, the U of L Police Department gave me a chance. I spent 5 months in Richmond training, where I overcame many obstacles and was proud to graduate with Class 374. I came back to begin shift work and got into some jams, but it didn't take me long to ( Read more... )

I have just completed my most productive couple of days since the spring. I got to working on a few things I had been putting off around the house when I got home from work yesterday morning and kept at it until almost noon. Then today (or whatever Thursday night was...) I played basketball with my peeps and came home where I got a lot more done. I ( Read more... )