Wrestling, Fishing, and Hockey

This weekend was very long! I had a lot of fun though. Friday I worked out and then went out with some friends. We had a good time. I only slept for a couple of hours and then had to get up and leave for Hartland, MI. I went there to watch my younger brother wrestle in the individual regional tournament. Sadly, he lost but he had a great season and a great career. If you are reading this Dylan, I am very proud of you! We got back on Saturday evening and I just laid-low and tried to catch up on some sleep.

Sunday I went ice fishing with my some relatives. We went to Portage Lake in Onekama. We were fishing for perch and kept around 50 even though we caught many more. Then, after fishing, I had my usual Sunday night hockey game. I scored twice again (with an assist from my cousin, Kurt, who I went fishing with). We ended up losing 5-3. Oh well.

After hockey, I joined Kurt and his in-laws to eat the fish we had caught. I had never had perch before but I liked it. It had no real fish taste or smell to it at all.

Then I went home and passed out!

I am really excited for Spring Break. I wish it would come quicker!

This week should be eventful. Justin is finally done coaching so he can start lifting with me now. I also have my interview this week, as well as a dentist appointment. I also hope to get in some x-country skiing and snowing shoeing with my mom. I might go to Hope this weekend but I need to save money for Spring Break, so it will be a game time decision!

That is all I got for you. Leave me a message and let me know there are people reading! I changed it so you do not have to register anymore.

Weekend Update

Hello everyone,

Just a quick update: My youngEST brother, Dylan (not Justin), qualified for regionals this weekend! He finished in 3rd place, ending the day at 3-1. He will wrestle at Hartland this weekend to try and qualify for States. See my links on the right to get more info, or click here http://www.trojanwrestling.com

Lizzie came up on Thursday night! It was nice to see her finally. I hadn't seen her in 3 weeks or so. Friday we went on our Valentines date; dinner, a movie, and coffee and dessert! Saturday we left really early for Saginaw to watch D wrestle. I had to drive there, but it was not a bad drive. Sunday we just relaxed and I went to my hockey game. We tied 5-5 but Justin and I accounted for 3 of the goals (2 for me, 1 for him). I also managed to miss the puck on an attempted slap shot, fall, and slide head-first into the boards. It was sweet. Monday, Liz decided to stay an extra night which was awesome. We did some errands and grabbed some lunch. I always wish we would live closer.

I heard back from Greenpeace! I have a second interview on the 29th. I guess I haven't mentioned that my interview went well. I am excited. The position sounds great to me. Very team-oriented, but I would take more of a leadership role. It is a great chance for me to make a lot of contacts and see different areas of the US (there is some relocation).

That is about it for now. I am excited for Spring Break. I wish I would be doing it with my Hope boys like I have for the last three years. Miss you guys if you are reading this! I think I am heading to Alabama with Liz, Justin, and Troy.... but it really depends on how this second interview goes and if I will be invited to a final interview. WISH ME LUCK.

Global Warming

Yesterday I had a phone interview with Greenpeace. I applied for a Field Organizer position to fight global warming! The interview went very well in my opinion. The interviewer seemed excited and to agree with my responses to her questions. Now I have to wait for an email to set up a second phone interview.

This job seems very interesting to me. I would be organizing a group of volunteers to get congress to vote to fight global warming. I would initiate my own campaign strategy and implement it. I would be generating media coverage, holding learning and info sessions of global warming, and other specific duties. They have a intense training program, which I like because I do not have a ton of experience with global warming. It is very team oriented, which I have plenty of experience with!

Well I will update you when I know more about the position.

I do think global warming is a huge problem. Scientist predict that if we do not do something now all the polar ice caps will melt by 2040. And the United States produces 25% of the world's green house gases! We have the resources to fix it: Renewable energy, clean energy, and the ability to make cars more fuel efficient. It is a matter of getting congress to break their ties with car companies, oil companies, and all the other groups giving them money so that we can do something about it. Politicians are tied more to their constituents than they are to their party's beliefs. That is a huge problem with American politics.

Well I am done with my rant. I hope everyone is doing well!

Cars, Jobs, and Confusion

Today is my first full day with my new car! It feels good to actually pay for and own something. I guess I paid for my education and I have a Bachelors degree to show for it but other than getting me a job as a substitute teacher it has not done much for me yet! I have something tangable that I can use and it feels good. I have spent the last couple of months trying to find direction. It has been tough, confusing, and discouraging. But, somehow, buying a car makes me feel better, like I have accomplished something.

I have an interview with Greenpeace on Monday. I applied for a Field Organizer position to help combat global warming. I would be responsible for recruiting volunteers and making my own campaign and putting it into action. I have a lot of studying to do this weekend on what my job entails and the ins and outs of global warming. I feel like pieces are starting to fall into place!

That is it for now, I better get back to work!

Hello

Hello to friends and family! I hope I can keep you all updated on my life! Enjoy.

Josh