Fortune favors the bold is one of my favorite quotes and one I use very often. Whether it be in my own life or when asked advice by my friends. It happens to be a very fitting title for my first blog post, especially at the time I’m writing this. The idea of a blog or online journal is something I’ve thought about but have never committed to. Sitting here on my last night as a Winchester firefighter before I started the next big adventure in my life I decided it was finally time.
The next 12 hours are going to be exciting and sad at the same time. I’ll be turning in my gear at both Winchester Fire and Tullahoma Fire, the two departments I had wanted to work out growing up as a young volunteer in the fire service. I’m so glad I got the opportunity to work at both places. I’ve had some great experiences and met some great people at both places, I’ve also been mad and disappointed with both places. I think that goes with any job really though. Life is all about the ups and downs though. Hopefully I’m on an permanent upswing though.
The reason I’m leaving both departments is because I have received an opportunity of a lifetime. I got hired to be a Firefighter/AEMT in Antarctica(yes they have fires). That is one of the reasons for this blog, its an adventure of a lifetime and I’ll have plenty of time of my hands. I’m not sure how much I’ll have to write about. Hopefully a lot, if not, no worries. I’ve been lucky to have traveled a lot in life. So I’m sure I’ll be able to waste your time and fill out these paragraph boxes.
I don’t know how long blog post should be. I suppose that may be dictated by how often I post or how much I have on my mind. Hopefully I figure out this out and so much more about life along the way. I’m excited about all the things I have coming up in life, but I would be lying if I didn’t say I was a little nervous too. It has been a long time since I have up rooted myself totally, and I never have when I’ve been at such a stable point in my life. I may be making a mistake like some people think but…Fortune favors the bold.
-Tyler
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