Preparations

Hello again friends!

It has been so long since I have written in this blog, and so much has happened! Some great, some a struggle, but overall, I think I am right where I need to be. In my last post, I had just started working with Pro Production Services. For those who don't know, it is a full-service production company based in Phoenix, AZ. There, I learned so incredibly much, we did everything from Pro Audio, Lighting, Staging, Audio/Visual, Conventions, Power, Backline and so much more.

Anyways, I left the company a few months back, due to some personal and family issues. Also, the work I was doing was extremely grueling and taxing on the body. I was getting burnt out working such long hours, but I had some amazing experiences I will always cherish. Plus my ex wasn't happy being up there and we decided to move back to Tucson to try to save money with the hopes of going to school starting next year. Well, a month after we got down here, I got dumped. I have nothing bad to say about her, she was and is an amazing woman. We were just both at very different stages in life. I had some incredible experiences and memories with her that I will always look back on and smile.

I got a job bar-tending at a local steakhouse, and the pace is much more mellow. It's fun to make drinks and has been awesome getting to know my faithful regulars and learn how to make some awesome cocktails. This is not a permanent gig by any means for me, just easy cash while I plan my next steps, which are HUGE.

So here it is.... after moving back in with my sister and brother in law, who are both active duty in the Air Force, I have decided to try to join. Although I haven't been accepted yet, I am training my body, my mind and am trying to prepare as much as I can before I even go talk to a recruiter. I got an ASVAB study guide and have been studying like crazy. My routine from now on will be studying 4-6 hours a day in all subjects, Reading and Writing, Math, Science and Mechanical Knowledge as well as many more. I am beyond motivated to better my future and my self. I am also working out again, I have a routine of knuckle and diamond push-ups, sit-ups, and tomorrow I am going to get some solid running shoes so I can start running again. Not looking forward to it, but I know that the more prepared I am, the better off I will be in Basic and Tech School. My goal is to become a Load master or really, any part of flight crew.

I want to serve my country, and better myself, and hey, if I can get paid to workout, get an education, have benefits for life and create some much needed financial stability and gain some discipline, then why not? I don't know if they will take me, but I am going to give it my best shot. Keep me in your prayers and thoughts, and if anyone who has served, or is in active duty has any pointers, or suggestions, please send them my way. So much more to come in the next few months and I will try to keep you posted as my preparations and the process becomes more known to me.

I truly hope you all are doing well and as always I will be here for you if you need!

-Nathan