What's up everyone? This blog is going to serve two purposes: 1. To allow me to reflect on an event, thought, dream, or idea I have. In this sense, this blog is like a personal journal; and 2. To update you on what is going on in my life. This part is meant for you, but may also help me in reflection. I don't expect 'Justin Live' to be as consistently deep or reflective as my
other blog although it may be from time to time.
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Speaking of 'Justin Live' does anyone have suggestions on a better name for this blog? It is all I could come up with, but it seems a little corny. I don't know.
So here is a quick update on my life:
Right now I am working at Don's Drive In and La Senorita. I would never have imagined working here 5 months after receiving my degree, but I'm not sure what I want to do right now.
I have applied for the Peace Corps. I had the greatest experience of my life this summer while traveling and it only made me want to travel more. But (yes it is okay to start a sentence with 'but') I don't mean traveling like a tourist - I want to travel with a purpose, so I think the Peace Corps is a great fit. I am not dead-set on joining, but its something I've given loads of consideration to.
The hardest part for me will be going away for two years. Adjusting to a new culture and a new home will be difficult, but it is something I experienced this summer. I have never been away from my family and friends for two years. Who knows what could happen in two years? But it is only two years. If I don't do it, I may regret it forever.
I have also been applying to jobs to give myself other options. I have applied to various Major League Soccer teams and am in the process of applying for a three-year internship with the NFL.
My biggest problem is not knowing what I want to do. I know I love working in sports but I also want to help people. But when do I do what? From kindergarten all the way through my senior year at Michigan everything was set out and scripted for me. I had to make a few decisions along the way, but everything was very structured and there was always an end in sight (graduation). Now everything is so wide open. I can do whatever I want, and that is something that is both gratifying and scary at the same time. I am sure I will figure it all out though.
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On another note, I am really looking forward to Dylan's football game Friday. It is TC Central v. TC West. Central already clinched a share of the conference title, but if they win they are in the playoffs. Michigan plays on the road at Illinois. I hope we can match their speed (something we are notorious for having trouble with). Of course it is on when I have to work, so I will be sneaking down to the bar to check the score.
That is all for now. I don't know how often I expect to update this, but hopefully a few times a week. Don't take my word for it though ha ha. Take care.
(Picture: Trojans at Bay City Central last week)