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Firemedic

The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now." ~~ Bill Cosby

About Me


My Mission Statement
To create harmony throughout my universe, using my own knowlegde of compassion and self-being as an example to others.
My AffirmationAs a man among men, I am righteous.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
I am a fulltime firefighter/paramedic. I am a divorced male looking to rejoin the single world. I spent 8 years in the Marine Corps Reserves as an Infantryman, and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Sheild/Storm. I am involved in 3 different veterans groups, the Sandwich VFW, the DeKalb County Marines-Marine Corps League, and the Sandwich American Legion. Being a firefighter/paramedic is the best job in the world, and I also work on the side at the Allstate Arena as a medic. I have been able to see a variety of things there that I would have never thought of, and get paid to do so. When I am not working, I enjoy going out and spending time with friends and family, going to the local watering holes and throw back a beer or two while listening to some great music, espeacially live bands. I also like to motorcycle, and I study Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa Te karate. I like to have fun, and make people laugh. Life doesn't always have to be serious and complicated.
Walking Into The Light By Shawn Walker
Do You Think You Know Me, And What Is In My Heart?...You Could Not Dream Of The Paths I Have Chosen, Of The Darkness Through Which I Have Walked. I Have Witnessed The End Of Dreams...The Dominance Of Shadows. I Have Conquered The Reality Of Regret, And Witnessed New Stars Reborn. I Have Shed My Life Of Humanity, Only To Seek The Shelter Of A Warm Heart. I Know What It Means To Have Fallen, Only To Have Lifted Myself Back Up Into The Light. Do Not Judge What Is In My Heart, For It Is Merely A Mechanism...Prone To Malfunction. But The Power And Passion That It Holds Is Boundless...Measureless. From Within, It Spawns A New Dream, A New Reality. It Manifests...It Conquers. Have You Taken The Time To Truly Know Me?...To See What Is In My Heart? For it Reflects The Truth Of Your Own Heart. My Totems Have Been Raised, And My Geist Is Becoming Strong...Soon, I Shall Hold It Within My Hands, And I Shall Exude It From Within. For I Am The Shadow, Walking Into The Light.
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My Interests

Working hard, Playing even harder, karate, having the occasional barley pops, and riding my motorcycle

This Symbol(Yin-Yang) represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle represents "everything", while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies, called "yin" (black) and "yang" (white), which cause everything to happen. They are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other.

While "yin" would be dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, and weak, "yang" would be bright, active, upward, hot, expanding, and strong. The shape of the yin and yang sections of the symbol, actually gives you a sense of the continual movement of these two energies, yin to yang and yang to yin, causing everything to happen: just as things expand and contract, and temperature changes from hot to cold.

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Music:


I like a good mix of music,
COUNTRY-George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., Conway Twitty, Charlie Rich, Charley Pride, Eddie Rabbit, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Milsap, & Country Gold are just a few examples.

80's ROCK- AC/DC, Ratt, Def Leppard, Loverboy, Ozzie, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Guns 'n Roses, Ronnie James Dio, U2, The Cars, Journey, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Tom Petty, Chicago, Queen, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Sammy Hagar, Survivor, Asia, Simple Minds, Alan Parsons Project, Yngwvie Malmsteen, Boston, The Police, White Lion.

CURRENT ROCK- Greenday, Kelly Clarkson, Ashlee Simpson, Avril Lavigne, Pink, Alanis Morisette, Blink 182, Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Foo Fighters, Staind, Nickleback, Goo Goo Dolls, Blink 182, Hollowshot, & Dual Illusion !!!!!!

Plus a whole lot more.......................... LOL

Marines Hymm
From the Halls of Montezuma, To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of UNITED STATES MARINES.Our flag's unfurled to every breeze, From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far off northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job -- The UNITED STATES MARINES.Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By UNITED STATES MARINES.

"RAINBOW CONNECTION" by Kermit the Frog

Why are there so many Songs about rainbows And what's on the other side Rainbow's are visions They're only illusions And rainbows have nothing to hide So we've been told and some chose to Believe it But I know they're wrong wait and seeSomeday we'll find it The Rainbow Connection The lovers, the dreamers and meWho said that every wish Would be heard and answered When wished on the morning star Somebody thought of that And someone believed it And look what it's done so far What's so amazing That keeps us star gazing What so we think we might seeSomeday we'll find it That Rainbow Connection The lovers the dreamers and meHave you been half asleep And have you heard voices I've heard them calling my name Are these the sweet sounds that called The young sailors I think they're one and the same I've heard it too many times to ignore it There's something that I'm supposed to beSomeday we'll find it The Rainbow Connection The lovers, the dreamers and me
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Movies:

comedy's, action, drama & yeah occasionaly chick flicks ! ;)

Television:

CSI, Survivor, the Great American Race, Law & Order, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, The Unit, Without A Trace, NCIS

Heroes:


All of those Marines who have gone before me, and all those who have worn the uniform of this great nation and laid down thier life while serving our Country, and those 343 FDNY Firefighters who perished, saving over 25,000 innocent lives on 9/11/01.

Coach Pax, Coach Weeks, & Coach Gerrish-You all pushed me to the limits and instilled the disciplined in me that was needed to get through the most toughest times of my life-Marine Corps Bootcamp, and returning safely from a combat zone. How you all have touched my life, you will never know ! Coach Pax, you are my Joe Newton.
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My Blog

Check out this event: 233rd Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Hosted By: Troy Walker/Dekalb County MarinesWhen: Saturday Nov 08, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington BallroomCorner of Normal & Lucinda, on campus of NIUDeKalb, IL 60115United...
Posted by Firemedic on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:27:00 PST

Where Are You

I felt like putting some feelings into print, as I have not done so in a while. This is how I have been feeling for the past couple of weeks, and for those of you that feel the same way, hopefully you...
Posted by Firemedic on Sun, 25 May 2008 02:38:00 PST

If You Were Tagged!

BARE WITH ME!!!! YOU GOT TAGGED BECAUSE I GOT TAGGED AND THATS HOW IT IS !THE GAME....LIST APPROXIMATELY TEN THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF( IN YOUR BLOG) THAT YOU DON’T MIND SHARING WITH OTHERS OF ...
Posted by Firemedic on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:42:00 PST

What is Love, Do You Truely Know?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delig...
Posted by Firemedic on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:53:00 PST

The Seven Directions

I Speak for the direction to the EAST, the place of the LOVER and the child. The color is yellow, the season is spring, and the animal is the eagle. This is the direction of youth, innocence, new life...
Posted by Firemedic on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:19:00 PST

Dear Soul Mate

This is an awesome piece written by Jeff Mason. I came across it while looking at some profiles, and it does reflect everything that I believe in and feel right now. I could have very well written thi...
Posted by Firemedic on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:40:00 PST

How I feel right now

Today hands down has been the worst day of my life. Today, after 1 1/2 years in a court battle for custody of my kids, because my ex wife married a convicted child sex offender, the judge turns aroun...
Posted by Firemedic on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:33:00 PST

The Invitation

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive. It does...
Posted by Firemedic on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:14:00 PST

Goodbye, 2007

Goodbye, 2007 As the close of the year Two Thousand Seven draws near, I would like to take this time and reflect back and recap some of the important things that happened in my life throughout the pa...
Posted by Firemedic on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:55:00 PST

Getting Screwed Over

You know, everyone has a group of people that you trust and look for with support. Tonight, I attended a meeting for a veterans group, where I am a very active member. Soon after the meeting started,...
Posted by Firemedic on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:24:00 PST