Time keeps on ticking...

It's interesting how time can press onward so quickly, yet so slowly at the same time. It almost seems that, at times, I am living 2 different lives with both of them being on autopilot. One of those lives just goes on each day, waking up at 7 AM, working till 5, and then going to class until 10pm, coming home, sleeping, and doing it all again. Then the other life never knows what to do. This happens on the off chance that I get a partial day off and can have at least some time to relax. Only problem is that I don't know the meaning of that word anymore. When not at work or in class, I am studying. Sometimes running fills that time, but not nearly like it should.

My birthday was a different scenario though. Waking up at 6AM to go fishing, running, and biking was great. That morning air is very different when there is actually time to breathe it. Fishing was fruitless once again, though a couple good bites and "the big one" that got away. Doesn't matter: it was a good time. From there a quick run and ride were in store, and the weather was perfect. After so needed R & R, a trip to Old Town was in store, followed by a delicious dinner and a trip to see Inception. Go see it. Seriously. It is amazing. That closed out the night, and all of a sudden I can no longer blame doing stupid things on common teenage angst. Bummer.

Otherwise, summer has been, well, not the time of easy going, late nights with friends and music like many often imagine. I'm ok with that. So long as I pass my certification exams and get all my paperwork/exams taken so I can be an EMT, life is ok. It will all pay off.

Clinical rotations are an incredible experience. I have seen what 80MPH motorcycle accidents look like, what massive drug overdoses look like, and why it is important to maintain good health when you age. Old people have problems, and that kinda scares me.

Otherwise, I have yet to camp, climb, hike, or do anything really eventful. Hopefully I'll b able to get up at least a couple 14ers before winter hits again. We shall see. All for now-time to go study some more.