I didn't get what I wanted but the EFFECTIVE solution is...

Well, I found out this week I did not get what I wanted when I didn't get the job at the Office of EMS.

The following were my options:

I could ineffectively sulk in bed and sleep all day, which I did for one day. This didn't help to situation at all.

I could apply for another job which is some of what I want but not all of it.  This would be a band-aid because I know I have the intentions of moving on to the Office of EMS.  I am not sure if I am still going to apply or not.

Effectively, I went out of town for the weekend to Virginia Beach for Rescue Squad Convention and spent time with friends feeling loved and accepted.  While I was there the Assistant Director for the Office of EMS told me not to get discouraged and that it was a tough decision.  He told me to reapply for there next job opening because they looked forward to adding me to the team.

Effectively, I have recommitted myself to my work, always giving 110% and never less.  Always doing what I love to do, stay busy.  It means getting into work at 7am and not stopping till 11pm.  Always looking for improvements to make.  It makes me happy and gives me a sense of power when I see positive change.  I can go to bed the rest of the night and sleep contently, as long as someone else doesn't require my assistance during my REM cycle.

What I have that makes my life HAPPIER from myself:

I have the best job in the world.  I feel satisfaction when I pick up the 90 year old lady off the floor at 3am in the morning because she has no one else to talk to.  I am happy when I get an awesome trauma call and even happier when I have a student riding with me who gets to do their first needle chest decompression or get an intubation. 

I am receiving an awesome education with some help from my parents and grandparents.  I couldn't be in a more rewarding field and this education makes my job more interesting by the day.

I have a gym membership and personal trainer.  I am happy when I go to the gym and even happier when I get home from the gym.  I feel better now than I have in the past year.

From others:

I have great friends who are supportive, a great shift at work, and an awesome boss that has his employees interest at heart in every decision that he makes.  

I have a supportive family that gives me unconditional love, even when I have made the stupidest of decision, and I have made some REALLY stupid decisions.  

I have a membership to great organizations like VAVRS / NAEMT / and VEMA.  I get to interact with some very talented people and learn constantly from them.

What I have done RIGHT:

Two months ago I decided to get a personal trainer, now I feel better than I have in the past year.  

I have continued my education as a full time student every year since graduating high school.

My Wants:

I want to get hired with the Virginia Office of EMS, finish my bachelors, start on my Masters in Public Administration, be able to pass the candidate physical ability test after finishing with my personal trainer, finish my externship, and get my associate emergency manager certification.

Something I could add to my life:

I could have a better social life and see my friends more often.  This would fulfill my needs for love, fun, and freedom.

In Pursuit of Happiness

I Got What I Wanted When:

1) I finished working out for the day.  The work out this morning started my day off in the right direction and now I am motivated to try and put a large dent in school work today.

2) I ate healthy for the day and this gave me the energy to accomplish the many tasks ahead of me.

3) Completing three assignments for the morning was an accomplishment and allowed me to enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

I Did Not Get What I wanted When:

1) I haven't heard from my job interview and this is a job that I really wanted.

2) My car started to make a strange noise this morning.

3) I let the little things get to me at work and I get infuriated so easily.

Here it is

I must admit, I freaked out when I saw this assignment.  Setting this up was pain free as possible and smooth sailing.  I am excited to blog with everyone in class.