Utah State

Well orientation is completed.  I have registered for classes, 4 for this semester. 2 Political science classes and 2 required USU general education classes.   USU requires two classes with a USU prefix in order to graduate so I figured I might as well get them completed this semester.  Hopefully My CLEP credits get here so i can have additional classes marked off.    I am still looking for an apartment, but have one picked out that i like.  Hopefully I get a call back today to sign a lease agreement.

Driving through Wyoming - Running at 7000 ft

Well i survived the drive through Wyoming.  There were 2 semi's that blew over due to high winds.  Signs posted said 45 MPH plus.  Radio said over 50 MPH.  I made it to Utah at about 4PM Mountain time.  Nicholas Kippen( who introduced me to the church) invited me to stay at his place and then we will head to Moab tomorrow.   His twins didn't recognize me at first, some because I have gained weight and also because I haven't shaved in a week.  

We went for a run at about 5:30 PM and to be honest I didn't do too well.  It was the first time I have run in this high of elevation and after 1 1/2 miles I was drained.  I couldn't finish the whole 3 miles.  The hills were especially tough.

Road trip

I am currently on a road trip to Utah to go Mountain biking in Moab this weekend.  then it if off to Logan for an orientation at Utah State.  I am currently in Laramie Wyoming, before heading to Roy UT in the morning.  Looking forward to colder weather and SNOW.  

It has rained most of the trip so far so it has taken me longer to drive the 1650 miles from OH to UT.

Elections and football

Well I was disappointed in the Election, even though I didn't really care for McCain.  It was refreshing to see California vote down gay marriage, but they voted against parental rights concerning informing them before a minor child could get an abortion?

Moving on,

I went to the Browns vs Broncos game and saw Quinn's premier.  2 TD's no Int's.  Even though the Browns lost, this could be the start of better times

Also went to the Buckeyes vs Wildcats in Evanston football game.  Beanie wells runs for 140 yards and 2 TD's and Pryor throws 3 TD's and no Int's.  Not bad for a true freshman.  It was the second game I have seen him in in person and you could see the improvement as the season has gone on.  i saw him in the MSU game in East lansing.  

First blog

Well i am new to the blogging world.  A little about me.  I grew up in rural Ohio.  I didn't have much growing up and was taught at an early age the value of a dollar.   My parents are strong Catholics and passed on many values to me.  Personal responsibility and accountability was important.  I was taught that nothing is owed to you.  Work hard and earn what you get.  Dont expect others to do for you what you can do for yourself.  You've got to stand for something or you will fall for anything.

When I graduated from high school, I enlisted in the air force.  After 8 years on active duty, including 500+ deployment days and a trip to baghdad during the initial phases of the iraq war.  Even after being harassed by anti war people to include members of my family, enduring the abuse of murderer, rapist, war monger to being spit at and had profanities thrown my way; I continued to stand for peoples freedoms.  

I joined the Mormon Church when I was stationed in San Antonio.  I attend the temple regularly and plan to be sealed in the temple someday.  I enjoy sports, watching and playing them,  studying history and visiting sites, rock climbing, reading to learn, and studying the scriptures.

I am headed to Utah State University in January.  Following completion of y Undergrad, I plan to go to law school with the goal of becoming a JAG officer and then run for public office.  

I will try to post updates regularly

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