So, the school year has started, and it has actually been going well. I'm actually surprised to hear myself say that, because not to long ago, I would have done anything to not stay at home. When I enlisted in the Navy, I thought that waiting until january would be a nightmare, that I would wither away before that date. I didn't want to be home, and I didn't want to be at a community college. 

I enjoyed my independence while at Impact, and while I was there, I looked forward to attending a college where i would begin to make a transition to living on my own.  Those plans obviously changed. 

Now, the reason I didn't want to be at home this semester was not because of my family, it was more my friends. I was afraid that they would drag me down, like they had in the past. And, my fear became a reality. However, I realized something from this whole situation. You can't let fear keep you from doing something, because a lot of times whatever you fear, you end up tripping over it, one way or another. I also learned that God had me stay home so I could learn an important lesson: I can't do anything without God. Without Him, I will fall prey to temptations, I should have no problem with. 

I know that sounds simple, and it's not very profound, but that's what I learned. I mean, I don't have people from Impact, or even good influences around me enough to help me when I am faced with a moral choice. So, the only voices I hear are, "Do it. It's okay. You're gonna be starting college soon, and going into the Navy, so just have fun." What do you do? Well, you have to depend on God, you can't depend on people, and I'm not saying anyone let me down, but there weren't any godly influences around to push me to do the right thing.

But I learned my lesson, the hard way, but I learned it all the same. And through it all, I have realized God's goodness and mercy and grace are just incomprehensible. God's love is so huge, so....I don't know, awesome I guess. Anyways, that's kinda my update for now.

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -Ephesians 2:10

Robotic experiences

Well, today I had a very interesting experience. Last night I stayed in a hotel in downtown Houston. I woke up at 3:45 a.m. and promptly at 4:45 a.m. got on the bus that took me to MEPS (aka Military Entrance Processing Station).

Just for clarification, I am joining the Navy, at least that is the plan, and today I went to get my physical done. It was one of the most humbling experiences ever. To them, you are just another person, another recruit, and it is as if you are going down a conveyor belt that makes sure the robot is in working order. You don't ask why, you just do what they say. I guess you could ask why, but when one kid asked a question, well, they made him look like an idiot. So after witnessing what had occurred to that young recruit, I decided against asking any unnecessary questions.

I remember feeling so tired throughout the whole process, so robotic. I felt so small, that it was like going through the motions. Check this, check that, okay...NEXT! Okay, next station. It made me realize that I was just one person in a sea of people. There was nothing more heroic about what I was doing than the person sitting next to me. We were all there for one purpose: to try to get into the military and serve our country.

Tomorrow, if all goes well, will be the day I get to swear in, take an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, I will be able to serve, hopefully, in the U.S. Navy.

Just kinda want to have something on here...

Well...I am not really sure what to blog about right now. Nothing has really been happening. I mean I have been working A TON, but that is probably the situation for a bunch of other people to. I am still figuring out my plans for the next year, but I think I have finally decided. But more will be coming on that.

Well anyways, I will write something much more meaningful and deep soon, but right now my brain is not working entirely. So sorry, especially if you actually read this... just kidding. I think y'all know my philosophy... it's whatever.

Anyways, everyone take it easy and make sure y'all enjoy every single moment to the max!