Went through the first phase of training and have learned that there really is a legal way to drive truck!! (I used to drive somewhat illegally - dispatch at companies being what they are). Have another week of class/driving and then I am on with freight! Yes, my GPA was high - but dangit all, I missed 2 on my final for a 94%... I bummed.
Every day I realize how happy I am to be doing what I am doing. Leaving DC and my life there, although hard at the time, was the best thing I ever did. I realize that when I look in the mirror and see me smiling back!! (Keep your chin up Moridin... I was where you are not too long ago!)
Driving the truck was somewhat familiar, but I am pretty rusty (oddly enough, similar in color to the trucks I was driving!) I am really looking forward to getting out and seeing the skies and the land. There is a little more paperwork now, but nothing that isn't tedious and necessary
Explored the Green Bay area in Wisconsin pretty well - it is pretty there, but unfortunately, due to the paper mills in the area you cannot eat whatever you catch (for you folks who thought about fishing)... it is sad... you bury what you catch. The town has practically no population to speak of and 15 minutes for rush hour is lengthy. Downtown is deserted during the day and just plain odd if you are from a city. Green Bay is a town that kinda sprawled... lots of land and buildings considering the lack of populace. I only saw 1 dairy...and the joke there is when you smell cows - it is the Dairy-Air!! (gaffaw!)
Will check back with you all next week... take care!!
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Defender for the Light -
Goodness knows there is a lot of Dark out there!! - Where are my matches?!?
Wandering Soul - Finding my life's calling is Bodhisattva
You are what your deep driving desire is; As your deep driving desire is, so is your will; As your will is so is your deed; As your deed is so is your destiny.
The Upanishads