Crossing the Finishline :)

It's been about a month now that I've been working out now and it's showing a lot of improvement. So far I have gained most of my strength back and it won't be long before I could enter a competition. I have been very excited with the results and dedication that I have put into my workouts; I have to say I am pretty proud of myself. It hasn't only changed my physical appearance but it's helping me with my stress level in school and I now have this insane amount of energy that I'm able to endure a long day of working out without need of rest. After 2 hours of exercising I can't help but feel better about myself. I'm not just working out for a few months, I am planning to made this a new way of life and I'm hoping that I would be able to participate in a body building competition by the end of summer. It is funny because I am usually in a crabby attitude until I get my workout in; You could ask my girlfriend and she'll tell you the same.
For years now I have been trying to get back into the rhythm of working out. I have always had a passion for it but I had to stop cold turkey when I was 16 to help take care of my sister while my mother went back to school. After my mom finished school it has been a struggle to get the ball rolling again. Now at the age of 21 I am somewhat getting the hang of it once more and I'm planning on taking it all the way.

Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater

As a kid, teachers try to install in students that cheating is a form of stealing information and would not be tolerated in any way, shape or form; so you would think that in college the same rules would apply. Cheating must be the most senseless act a person could make as a student. I don't think it is worth the repercussion like getting kicked out of school for something that you should learn before you step foot into a professional field. If I was going under surgery the last thing I would want is a nurse or doctor that cheated on their exams and didn't know what they were doing to be conducting my surgery. It seems that a lot of people just want the easy way out of things and they don't realize how it could interfere in their lives.
I have been attending college for the past two years and I have realized it is not worth putting your future career on hold or losing the opportunity of landing that job at all because of a bad record. There is no reason to cheat, if one is capable to enter the class without cheating it's just as easy to pass it; but it takes time and work. Nobody is perfect and we all have our weak points but that isn't a good enough reason to cheat. I much rather fail a class then result to cheating. When one steals answers from another person one would not have a sense of accomplishment.
As a student that does his hours of studying and working hard for what I want it angers me to see some jerk kid creeping over my shoulder, trying to steal my answers. We are in college, we should know better then to stoop down to that childish level. If people went to keep acting like they are still in high school then maybe we should send them back.

Class Work

Just recently my English teacher handed us a short story assignment by the name of, " Killing"; which is ironic because of the simple fact that yesterday, on good Friday, a young lady was murdered at our school. It is an interesting story and I suggest all my fans to read it.The book starts at a grave yard. A young man, named Steve speaks to a friend about seeking vengeance for the death of his younger brother(Frank). A month pass and Steve finds himself walking around town caring a loaded gun without a permit. As the story leads on the author summarizes Frank's life.Richard was a Bartender that was recently going through a separation with his wife , Mary Ann. After hearing that Mary had found a new love he decided to pay the young man a visit. That man happened to be Frank. Richard began to beat on the young man. Mary and Richard were married for six years and had two boys together. After the separation Frank bought Mary a house.

Richard shot Frank twice in the chest and in the face with a 9mm automatic in front of his children. Matt left his wife one night knowing he was going to do shot a kill Richard for his heart was flooding with rage, his friend Willis accompanied along with his .38 cal. Once they offed him they pushed him into the hole they previously dug.

Two Weeks In

So far, it has been two weeks since I began weight training to gain as much muscle mass as I once had. My main goal is to surpass that and bench press 400 pounds. Even though I have just begun a more active way of life I feel exhausted. There are days that I feel like giving up but I am so sick of quiting all the time. After high school was over, I became lazy and I started slacking off in terms of weight training. Many times I have attempted to complete my goal and feel and let myself down. It has been a big goal in my life since the age of 14 and it gets me upset that I have dedicated so many hours in two years. Especially since I have come so close to reaching that goal.
Like most kids, I started working out when I joined a sport, football. After dropping out of the game I continued to pursue my passion of body building. I continued to workout until the age of 16 and I weighed from 165-170 with a max bench of 335. Since then it has been on and off. This is going to be the finally time I plan on completing what I have never got to finish.
Since I started hitting the gym lately I have noticed how weak and out of shape I have become that it has discouraged me quite a bit. My strength has atleast dropped by 50% but I am not giving up anytime soon. I'm just glad I am getting on the ball, lets just hope I stay on it.

Firefighter

I am attending Henry Ford Community College to become a Firefighter/Paramedic. I chose this career when I was around eighteen or nineteen years old. I feel I had a calling to help people and that was mainly why I chose this particular profession. I will soon be taking EMT and Paramedic classes soon after and hope to one day transfer to a university to obtain my bachelors in fire science. Sadly my education does not stop there; I will have to continue in an academy to get my firefighter one and two certification. Also, once I am hired on (God Willing) I will periodically be taking exams to be sure that I am up to date with all the knowledge and procedures. I will also have to take exams if I want to advance into a higher postion in the department. After all the schooling is complete I will have to take the nation wide exam to be hired onto any department all over the country.

I have always felt the need to help people even if it means risking my own life. I love what firefighters do because it is an honorable job and gives me alot to look forward to in terms of continuous excitement. I also believe this line of work build character, responsibility, and a brotherhood with my fellow firefighters. Sometimes it is hard to find the job that ine would have passion for, but in this case I feel I was destined for the duty of this job and because of this I will give it my all and even do it for free. It would really give me incentive to live and to feel important, needed and also give me a little more self-esteem.

Spring Break is Here:)

This is the happiest time of the year.Finally the sun is rising from the clouds and flowers are starting to bloom once again. After being cooped up inside the house for six months I am ready to go outside and stretch my legs.I have always been an active person that enjoyed to exercises and proud of it; but for the last few years I have become out of shape and very lazy because of work and recently school.It is a big surprise to me that I have let myself quit something that was a big part of my life. Since I finally have this free time to focus on bettering myself I have sworn to get the ball rolling again before it gets any harder to get back in the hang of things. The problem I have is when I don't see results that are as fast as I would like them to come, I tend to quit. I am so sick and tired of doing the same old thing; this time I'm making a change and no one can stop me!!! I'm not planning on taking anything illegal but I can't give up on myself once again. I most finish what I've started. My goal is to bench press 400 pounds at least once but I'm going to need a lot of motivation.
I have away been the type to workout daily and out do myself. When I was 16 I was weighing 165 with a bench press of 335. I am currently 21 weighing about 155 and benching 205 if I'm lucky. Tomorrow March 8, 2009 will be the day I start working out again and I am feeling pumped. Once I get back in the swing of it I'm sure I will feel better about myself. Now to I am going to make this serious I am hope to keep up with it and could turn it back into a life style.

A Wish From A Genie!

If a genie was to suddenly appear and grant me the wish of giving me all A's in my classes without the need to study I would be ecstatic!!! Naturally people would assume that I would never study or touch a book in my lifetime after this wish was granted right? Wrong....... I understand that logic; however, I would continue so that I knew the material. One subject that I love to study is anything that has to do with becoming a firefighter or stuff about paramedics. I would also continue to study stuff like medical terminology and pharmacology because that is all information that is necessary to know in this field. I would also continue to study because even though I may get all A's due to my wish from the genie, after I graduate school I will have no more classes and tests to be graded on. It is after I graduate that everything that I have studied and learned will be applied and if I only relied on my wish and never studied then I would more than likely be fired once I become a firefighter for not knowing what to do in emergency situations.

Okay, lets get back to getting all A's in college due to my wish. Let's say that because of my excellent grades I am able to transfer anywhere in the world on a full scholarship, I think that I would consider attending the University of Miami. Before I made this move I would do my research though and try to find the best school that focuses a lot on becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic. The reason why the first school I though was the University of Miami is only because I lived in Hialeah, Florida all of my life and just came to Michigan about two years ago; I guess people can say that I am a little partial to Florida!

Some extracurricular activities I would participate in would be a Paramedic club (if it exists) and a fire arms club (even though the school does not offer it). I want to join clubs that could further enhance my knowledge about the subject I am studying. However, I would join the fire arms club simply for my enjoyment.

Riding The Rollercoaster

School could sometimes make me feel like i am on a hectic ride that leads to nowhere.Lately I have been giving into my depression since my stepfather passed away and it has recently taken a toll on my schooling. Recently I have not had the urge do any of the things I most enjoy like working out or relax in front of the t.v. and let my brain vegetate. School has always been my number one priority but lately my grades have been going down hill and I don't know how to stop this on going slope of depression. It has been really difficult for me to concentrate and focus on the things that really matter, including my girlfriend. I am not sure exactly what is the root of my problem but I intend on fixing it. Every time I think of the good times we have spent with my step dad it really gets me upset that he is gone. My biological father has never been there for me and he is a dead beat. I sometimes wish god would have taken him instead of Mario( my step dad). When I think of it it gets me really angry and hurt. Life is spinning in circles and honestly I have been getting sick on things and running through the same routine. Life has so many ups and downs and it makes you wonder if it is worth living. Now a days people cannot let their children play in the front yards without keeping an eye on them. This world is so overwhelming with bad that it actually over comes the good and if you ask me I think that is very sad. It is very hard to trust anyone in this world including the t.v. God forbid I tune onto a channel aiming in the kid's audience to be talking about sex, getting pregnant,or even men being in a relationship and cheating or running away with another woman. That is just sickening.

Valetine's Day is two days away :)

Hello my people, I'm so glad all of you have been enjoying my blogs and spiritual writing. I know I have many fans and people are wondering how I celebrate the holidays. My girlfriend and I have been busting our behinds studying and focusing on the family. She has been so busy lately: helping me with my papers, cleaning, study, and pretty much dealing with my crap year round. She really needs a break and that is what I plan on giving her. In order to do so I plan on driving down to Florida and relaxing on the beach with some beers while she stays in Michigan and gets her break from me:) Instead of doing laundry for two she now will do laundry for one that week and when I arrive only will she then wash all of the clothes that I had packed and used. Some dirty clothes that she will wash of mine after her nice and relaxing vacation in Michigan from me will be: My bathing suit that I used to swim in the beautifully clear blue ocean in 90 degree weather, my 6 pairs of shorts that I was forced to wear because of the humidity, around 8 dressy night club button up shirts that I wore when my friends and brothers forced me to go the clubs when all I wanted to do was lounge on the couch and watch the game while thinking of her, and all the rest of the clothes that have stains on them from all the awesome Cuban food that I ate.

I will try not to call her while I am in Florida for I do not want to ruin her vacation from me and for I will be busy laughing, joking, swimming and drinking with my family whom I have not seen in months. This vacation that she will receive from me and enjoy also includes her not worrying about my bills for that specific week which will then accumulate late fees and double; however, she will not have to worry about it that week. I am so considerate of her feelings and mental well-being that I will take many pictures of Florida and not show her, and she will take many pictures of her fun time in Michigan and I WILL look and show jealousy that I wasn't included in her fun filled vacation in 30 degree weather.

Although I do not have much money in my pocket, giving my girlfriend the best Valentine's Day is what it is all about! And who ever said that I was a selfish guy!!!

Addicted to video games

Lately, I have been obsessed with a very entertaining and storytelling game, Max Payne! It is a very good game and in my opinion it broadens peoples imagination towards storytelling. Some people like books and others think movies bring stories to life but video games actually make you feel like you are in the persons shoes. Video games tend to bring you into the environment of the game. It could have good effects on peoples minds but it also could take it a little too far. Their are games that make people feel like they are invincible and they tend confuse reality with something as fictitious as a video game. Just because a man could leap in the air and get shot multiple times and take muscle relaxers to ease the pain does not mean people can do that in real life. Kids are becoming too absorbed in these video games. The point of these video games is to draw the consumer in and release them from reality for the time being, however, some games should be monitored by the parents so that kids do not simulate what they see in games. In my opinion, as a fellow gamer it is a great experience if you are of age and can differentiate video games from reality. People that become absorbed into movies should try to experience the world of video games because it actually has the gamer interact instead of just watch. It is one thing to watch but it is an entirely different thing to do.

There has been much speculation about the effects of video games and how they contribute to failing grades, unhealthy kids due to lack of exercise, and also social issues. Everything in this world has its pros and cons. Video games, just like everything else, should be done in moderation and also with the parents monitoring it. A person must not lose hind sight of the real responsibilities one has; video games are meant only for an hour break or so to relax and not to consume a persons life. Video games have become some what of a learning tool. They now offer many games and programs that emphasize learning and education and still allow the person to have fun. They also offer things like learning how to cook. Video games are the newest style of bringing writing and imagination to life.

Planning Things Out

This semester I am going to be a busy beaver... I am a Firefighter/ Paramedic major and I have a lot of things planned out. I am currently in rolled at HFCC in four classes: Pharmacology, English 131, Weight Training, and Bio 131. I'm pretty familiar with the medical field for I have taken a Medical terminology class and passed. I'm aware of what that class will be about and I can tell you off the bat I am very intrigued by it. I'm not much of a writer so I am dreading going to my english class, that for sure. The only study planI have for the moment is to finish all of my Bio and Eng 131 assignments as fast as possible to get it over with in the begining of the week so I could focus the majority of my time reading up on my medical class and just try to balance my time out.

I am currently working as a sub-para pro for schools in dearborn until I get my Medic licence. I have been working on my degree for the past two years and I sometimes wonder if it is ever going to stop. I sometimes feel like I am stuck at a dead end but I know it will all pay off at the end. I try my best to study as much as possible but it always feels like it is never enough. I am the type of person that needs to know the text book inside and out and I expect my test to be perfect. So when I don't do as good as I planned I tend to beat myself up and doutb myself.

Respect Blog

I treat people with the same respect they give me. I am usually a nice guy unless a person crosses that line. An example of that is, once my girlfriend and i went out to dinner and some older man kept staring at her and looking at me with a dirty face. Me, being the nice guy i am, walked up to the guy to confront him. Unfortunately he wasn't man enough to fight me alone so he got in my face with both of his buddies.Luckily, no fight was started.
I'm not one to start trouble but i am known to stand up for myself when i am being disrespected. There is no reason to make someone feel uncomfortable when a person is trying to have a good time or just minding their own business in class. Even though some people think staring at people or talking to their friends being their back it really is. There is no need to put your hands or your nose into someone else's business. People just do not have common decency. Once someone disrespects another on a deep enough level they might turn away from you forever. It is hard to forgive a person once they have been disrespected because disrespect does lead to hurt.
A person must also respect objects especially if they do not belong to them. For example, the computers in school should be respected because the staff and college are curtious enough to let the students use their tools for education. If somebody is being polite to you it should be human nature to respond in the same manner. Respect is what keeps the world in order. Without it things would be broken and people would behave in chaos.

Jumping The Gun

I'm as happy as everyone else that President Bush is out of power and out of the White House but people are carrying this Obama thing a little far, don't you think? I'm not downing the man but people are actually getting tattoos of him and he hasn't done anything amazing in office yet. They throw a giant party for the guy like he saved the world or something. What's the big Deal? He's just another president that so far hasn't proven anything yet. People are going a little over board with this. His term just started, we still don't know what to expect. Our country has been going down hill thanks to Bush and I hope we get to see what Obama means by "Change". Lets see if this guy could live up to his own hype because he has some pretty big shoes to fill. I'm just saying i hope people don't have to regret the tattoo they got because he decided to post a draft or we lose even more money. Sure he promises us a better life but we've heard that plenty of times; that doesn't mean that the man will follow through.

Like I said I'm not trying to down him but don't get your hopes up America and making something bigger then what it really is. He hasn't even started his term to determine if he's a good President. Like he said "It's time for a Change" so let's give him a shot.

My name is Nelson Estrada; I am currently a student at HFCC. I am a Firefighter/ Medic major. I am a normal kid by day and at night I am a super hero lol jk. Lately I have been stressed out with the classes I currently have. College takes a toll on people because it is a very stressful environment. This semester I am enrolled in Bio with lab, Pharmacology, Weight Training and English and I also am working part-time...talk about a work over load! The economy in Michigan is obviously doing very bad and I am currently looking for a more stable job. For years I have dreamed about getting a gun but unfortunately I am unable to because I live with my girlfriend and her family and they do not allow me to get one. In my spare time I enjoy going to the range, weight training, and playing video games. My favorite super hero is Spiderman although when I was a child my favorite was Superman. I own a lot of Spiderman memorabilia and clothing (thanks to my girlfriend). I have the best girlfriend in the world but I get her so stressed out that she is taking classes to control her anger. This is the first time I do this blogging thing and it seems pretty useless. It's doesn't make sense how people want to throw there emotions out in the open for people to read and make fun of them. Bad things happen in life, that doesn't mean I should post it on the internet to"vent". I like having privacy, I think people relay too much on a screen with a keyboard. I'm sick of winy little emo kids crying on the radio about how they hate america and their parents. If they want they can move to another country where they don't have an opinion. I'm sick of people downing where they live. No matter who our leader is we should support him. You are not suppose to turn your back on your country and make the best out of it. In the WW2 era people fought with honor and pride and look at what people have become. Sad and over dramatic, we are the super power of the world and I'm not ready to give that title up.