The First Post

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.


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.


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)