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Although I complained about it a lot, I am glad I did this.  I think it is something that has changed my life forever.  I agree with the statement that change is scary but so are a lot of other great things in life.  Change is inevitable and can be a good thing if it is for the right reason.           

Crazy Week

What a crazy week!  I have been offered a new job, quit my old job and and testing for an even newer job.  When it rains it pours. 
I am now a ski instructor at a ski resort in Illinois and am going to have to move either next week or the week after.  I look forward to this new adventure and look forward to the possible prospects on the horizon. 
I am in a great mind space now and think that things are on the up and up. 

Polar Plunge

The Polar Plunge was COLD!  That is really all I have to say about that because that is all I really remember.  It literally takes your breathe away, which really hit home when you think about my quest. 

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Although I may never end up on a full time fire department, I really enjoy my time of the paid per call department I am on now.  My asthma may stop me from pursuing a full time career at firefighting but I will not allow it to stop me from doing it at all.  Asthma can be a very scary disease but something that can be managed if taken care of properly. Taking medication along with a good health plan, I can do whatever I set my mind to.                  

Final thoughts

Final quest thoughts......

I am at mixed emotions that this is nearing the end of the quest.  I have learned a lot about myself and learned how to organize and prioritize my life. 
I have saved some money and gotten into better health.  I have made some great friends along the way too.  I have a group of friends that have been working out with me and we enjoy it.  It makes it a lot easier to do it when you enjoy what you are doing. 
I think I failed a bit though.  I didn't work out as much as I should have but stayed within my quest goals.  I thought in the beginning that I would work out more than that but am glad that I broke it down to time in a week instead of having to work out every day. 
The beginning was hard.  I had to learn how to plan my day to accomodate the work out.  The beginning of the quest I found myself rushing to get the work out in on time but now it is easier. 
I am glad I did this.  I wish I would have started something like this sooner.  I can not believe that it took a Comp class to get me into better shape.
Change is scary but an inevitable part of life.  I think that other people can learn to embrace change and go with it.  You can end up in a better place after all. 

Quest

Things are status quo.  I have been working out and going to the gym as much as I can but it has been hard.  I have been working a lot lately and spending a lot of time at the fire station.  I have now joined the team to do the Polar Plunge and am looking forward to it. 

I hope that it isn't too cold that day but it should be fun with the brothers from the fire station. 

Polar Plunge

I signed up to participate in the polar plunge today.  The polar plunge is at Big Creek Beach and the proceeds go toward the Special Olympics.  I have attached the website for the plunge information and a place to donate. 

Its going to be cold but should be a great time and goes towards a wonderful cause.   

http://www.firstgiving.com/joshdavis2