What's Wrong With This Picture???

Now what do you think is wrong with this picture?  I am someone who is completely comfortable sitting in a police car, ambulance, or even a fire truck.

We are supposed to be freaked out in those right? Or at the very least a little nervous!

Well, ever since I can remember, I have been around Fireman, EMT's, and Policeman. I grew up with a dad who worked with the police department  in DC and a mom who for a  majority of my life carried many roles in are local firehouse OWL VFD ( Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department).

I remember times when I would go to my dads work to hang out with him for the day. He would try to be funny by sticking my sister and I in the back of the police car when we were on our way to get breakfast. Then he would turn the sirens on trying to embarrass us. By having it look like we were a couple of bad guys. Or when we were at his work he would stick us in a Jail cell and close the door so he could get a picture. He would then tease us and pretend he was going to leave us in there.

I remember things like this and just find myself laughing. Now when I go to work occasionally to help him my dad, he laughs saying " You're the only person I know who is completely at ease in a police car, ambulance, or fire truck." Him not being completely sure if that is a good or bad thing.

Now granted I have never been on the wrong side of the law before.  So I do not know how I would react if I was in that situation.

But because of being surrounded by people who would do anything so they could help treat, protect, and help make the world a better place is why I decided I wanted to become an EMT when I was 16. To get over my queasy stomach. To help me with wanting to work in the Criminal Justice Field. Just like my dad, I wanted to help keep the world safe.  I have not specifically decided on a field in Criminal Justice I want yet. Though my hope is by the end of this year I have a better idea.

When I decided to get my EMT, I wanted to do it so I could get over my queasy feeling. I knew that if I wanted to get into Criminal Justice that I could not have a weak stomach. Since having my EMT, my weak stomach has become stronger. Things that once grossed me out do not anymore.  

I am trying to live my life by making the right choices. As well as preparing myself the best that I can for my future career, because when the time comes I want to be ready and have nothing in my way. I will be prepared and ready. This is my plan of what I hope to  do this year. After all as  E.B. White once stated " I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day."

White, E. B. "Plan Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore, 2003. Web. 11 Feb. 2013.

A New Year

NovaGirlNow- So as the New Year begins. We are having a new set of goals and things we want to accomplish during this year. Some are big goals that will take time to achieve and some are goals that can be achieved sooner. So this year what Goals do I have? Do I want to get in shape? Get that dream job? Or is my goals something that I want to overcome? 

Goals are a part of life and they help make life more interesting. They keep life interesting, by giving you something to look forward too. Then once you reach your goal the feeling of pride you get is amazing. So why don't I try to tackle that job, I have been wanted to do for a while now and get it done? Or what goal do you want to meet?

What is stopping me? Some people can say it can be time, money, or maybe you just feel it’s the right time. Well those are just excuses. If I really want to reach a goal the only thing stopping me is myself. If it is time, then I know my life can get hectic and busy but I also know that it is important to make time for yourself so that I can reach my goals. 

There is nothing that you can't achieve so don't you ever forget it. Trust me I should know. Life has thrown many challenges. Which I have overcame, but if I was able too; then you most definitely can too.  No Goal is too big to handle if you just break it up. If it’s to get into shape then find an exercise partner or just go yourself a hour or two a day start at and then just get in the routine. Then before I know it I can reach my goal as long as I push myself and motivate myself.

My Goal this year was to find what career I want to go into in Criminal Justice. A career that I love and am able to help, many people by doing. To do this I choose to break it down. First figure out what I like, figure out what careers are in that huge field. Then figure out what interest me the most. If I break the Goal up and I find the time then I can do it.  I will keep you posted on how I am doing with my goal. And I would like to know this New Year’s what goals do you want to overcome? How can you make your goal into a smaller piece and easier to achieve?

My Blog to life

Hi my name is Carol, but for the focus of this blog I am going to call myself NovaGirlNow. I am a second semester student at Northern Virginia Community College.  So for my Blog I want to be able to go in depth on balancing school and volunteering as well as preparing for my future career in Criminal Justice. I want to look at how life can change at times for the good. As well as changing for the bad and how I choose to overcome those obstacles and changes.

I will talk about being an EMT, and what that includes as well as some lessons and things I have learned. What it is like to be in the second semester of College and trying my best to stay on the right track. I will talk about my goals in life. What I know I need to do in order to reach the goals. The important thing is to find time for yourself to do things that you enjoy. Never forgetting what others have done for you to be able to be free and enjoy your life and reach your goals. No matter how small or big they may be.

When looking at how life can change, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. Whether it changes the way you see something, think of it, or just how you live and appreciate life. I will look at how to overcome the rough times in your life and how you can learn from them and overcome them. You still can work your way to your goals.

I will talk about how the right decisions can help you in the long run. How knowing the right people and making good impressions is important. After all it is always good to show the best "You" you can. A little about me and what I plan to do to reach my goal career so I can continue to help others in the future.  I will talk about my family and having a social life and maybe talk about some key events that have happen in my life to shape me in who I am today.

I may add inspirational quotes every now and again to try to keep a smile and to help my readers remember to never ever give up. Your goal will be reached and all your dreams can come true too.