This Is Only a Test!
With this, my first Blog entry ever, I have to say I'm not sure of the position I need or should take. I'm not sure how many visitors (if any) will peruse my fumbling and awkward words. I will try and write from the heart which may be damaging to others and my honesty may dissuade frequent visitors, but why do a disservice to free speech? So, This may only be a test.
Why Blog? Now 34 years old and without a university degree or stable direction in life, I have acted upon my exposed vulnerabilities by re-enrolling in higher education. I make a living in the mortgage industry as a loan processor which is not Living Large by the way. But, I don't want to be a processor for ever so I must take action. School is only part of the plan. At least now I have a focus, a reason, a desire to improve which is what a student needs to be successful. My major is Technical Writing (please ignore my current writing errors because I have not begun my Major courses as yet), with a minor in Photography and I hope to one day own my own Publishing Company and Lifestyle Magazine. If that fails at the very least I want to position myself to qualify for work with an outdoor adventure magazine like Backpacker, Alpinist, Climbing, Rock and Ice, or National Geographic Adventure!
Blogging will enable me to collect my thoughts, hone my presumptive writing skills, and hopefully inform and inspire others to Live Large. As I blog, the true definition of Living Large will emerge and others will self define Living Large. But, in the greater context, Living Large is living the best life you can possibly live on a day to day basis. So is 34 to old to start over and begin to Live Large? I'm not sure. This too may only be a test.
The "Large" Plan Step one: I've already mentioned education, which will be accomplished through obtaining knowledge through college courses at my local university. I'm currently a Sophomore at Weber State University, ( I love Weber by the way), and my current indoctrination classes for Summer Semester are Intro to Micro, Intro to Film and Social Problems. I loved my Social problems class because it dealt with the human conditions as imposed by society and how to solve these imbroglios. This class was only four time crunching weeks and I pulled an "A." I'm hoping Living Large will help others conquer their own personal and social problems so they may overcome any negative impediments society has inequitably burdened them with. I'll use my self financed education to place myself in the best position for success. Something many people do and many others don't but persistent enlightenment should be a weapon in everyone's Living Large Arsenal. "One of the greatest Zen masters said he would learn from anyone who was more enlightened, even a seven-year-old child; and he would give advice to anyone who was less enlightened, even a hundred-year-old elder." -The Art of Wealth (Thomas Clearly)
Enlightenment and education is a start but it doesn't pay the bills. "Hey mister Comcast guy, Let me tell you about who discovered DNA or maybe you would like to know about the principles of Film Noir?" Nope, that is definitely not going to satisfy the Comcast bill. So for step two, stay tuned. I can't possibly disclose all my ideas in one blog. What's the fun in that? I leave you with this, true success is a long and arduous adventure; I've heard and must believe this because I'm reluctantly in the "journey" part. So, Join me in reaching the pinnacle of success as we explore what it takes to rise above and Live Large! I'm hoping in the end this will not be...only a test. utahlivinglarge.com
Why Blog? Now 34 years old and without a university degree or stable direction in life, I have acted upon my exposed vulnerabilities by re-enrolling in higher education. I make a living in the mortgage industry as a loan processor which is not Living Large by the way. But, I don't want to be a processor for ever so I must take action. School is only part of the plan. At least now I have a focus, a reason, a desire to improve which is what a student needs to be successful. My major is Technical Writing (please ignore my current writing errors because I have not begun my Major courses as yet), with a minor in Photography and I hope to one day own my own Publishing Company and Lifestyle Magazine. If that fails at the very least I want to position myself to qualify for work with an outdoor adventure magazine like Backpacker, Alpinist, Climbing, Rock and Ice, or National Geographic Adventure!
Blogging will enable me to collect my thoughts, hone my presumptive writing skills, and hopefully inform and inspire others to Live Large. As I blog, the true definition of Living Large will emerge and others will self define Living Large. But, in the greater context, Living Large is living the best life you can possibly live on a day to day basis. So is 34 to old to start over and begin to Live Large? I'm not sure. This too may only be a test.
The "Large" Plan Step one: I've already mentioned education, which will be accomplished through obtaining knowledge through college courses at my local university. I'm currently a Sophomore at Weber State University, ( I love Weber by the way), and my current indoctrination classes for Summer Semester are Intro to Micro, Intro to Film and Social Problems. I loved my Social problems class because it dealt with the human conditions as imposed by society and how to solve these imbroglios. This class was only four time crunching weeks and I pulled an "A." I'm hoping Living Large will help others conquer their own personal and social problems so they may overcome any negative impediments society has inequitably burdened them with. I'll use my self financed education to place myself in the best position for success. Something many people do and many others don't but persistent enlightenment should be a weapon in everyone's Living Large Arsenal. "One of the greatest Zen masters said he would learn from anyone who was more enlightened, even a seven-year-old child; and he would give advice to anyone who was less enlightened, even a hundred-year-old elder." -The Art of Wealth (Thomas Clearly)
Enlightenment and education is a start but it doesn't pay the bills. "Hey mister Comcast guy, Let me tell you about who discovered DNA or maybe you would like to know about the principles of Film Noir?" Nope, that is definitely not going to satisfy the Comcast bill. So for step two, stay tuned. I can't possibly disclose all my ideas in one blog. What's the fun in that? I leave you with this, true success is a long and arduous adventure; I've heard and must believe this because I'm reluctantly in the "journey" part. So, Join me in reaching the pinnacle of success as we explore what it takes to rise above and Live Large! I'm hoping in the end this will not be...only a test. utahlivinglarge.com
WOW! And you haven't started taking the required English courses? What the heck does imbroglios mean? This writing stuff must come natural to you. It certainly sounds like more than... a test. Looking forward to the next posting.
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Brandon,
I agree with your mom, you are an amazing writer already. I love your style. Congrats on going back to school. Good luck and I'll be anxious to track your progress on your Living Large journey!
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Ahh, you are too kind. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. Be patient with me as I learn and develop my blogging skills. I hope to have more time after the summer semester. Cheers!
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Hey Brandon! I am with everyone else. You may be just getting into your education but you use words most people don't even know. I can already tell you are a very talented writer! I am not the best writer.......just really good at picking out mistakes! Maybe you can hire me for that publishing company someday!
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Dude, Your hired! Now for starting that dang publishing company...someday someday.
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