Knuckle head.

I called in to the academy today. Did I have a good reason not to go? Of course not. But let's just leave it at that.. =/

As I was half awake - half asleep early this morning, I apathetically picked up my cell phone and dialed the phone number to the Director of the academy.

Director: White.
Me: Good morning, sir. This is Cadet Pak, P. from BPOC (this stands for basic police officer certification) class #248 calling to inform you I will be absent today. My brother, Cadet Pak, E. will be absent as well.
Director: Okay, Pak, P and Pak, E. I'll mark you both down.
Me: Thank you, have a good day, sir.
Director: *Click*

As soon as I hung up the phone, I called for my brother (Pak, E). I knocked on his door and there was no answer. The door was locked. I figured he was asleep since he just got off his grave yard shift.

I remembered speaking with Eric earlier, while he was brushing his teeth but it was briefly. I told him that I was going to call in to the academy today and he replied, 'Okay, that's cool'.

I don't know why, but my brain translated his message, 'okay, that's cool' as 'okay, I'm not going in, too so call in for me as well'

I took a nap for about an hour then I received a call from my brother. I pick up the phone as I was thinking to myself, 'Why would my brother call me on the cell phone when I'm in the bedroom right next to his'.

Me: Um, what's up?
Eric: Hey, did you call in to the academy for me?
Me: Uh, yeah.. Where are you?
Eric: *laughs* I'm here at the academy.
Me: Whaaat? I thought you were in your room this whole time!
Eric: No, I've been here.. Mr. White took roll call and he asked, "Is there anyone present, who's name I didn't call?" So I stood up and told him I was present. Then he goes, "No shit. The other knuckle head who called in mentioned your name as well." Practically the whole class started laughing.
Me: *laughing* Wow, that's funny.

Sometimes I wonder where my mind is and if it's going to drift off into space for good and never find its way back, lol.

Old fart.

I think I might be having an age crisis. I dunno why, I just feel really old.. I am no longer who I think I am or the kid trying to figure things out. I'm an adult either succeeding or failing..

Here's a short list of what makes me feel old at the moment:

1. I know what nostalgia is.
2. I ache bad after exercises.
3. I get irritated by loud music.
4. I squinch my eyes to focus.
5. Today is my 26th birthday.

After reading my list I've decided to not get sad over it, but go exercise, watch some movies, read a book, eat a lot of ice cream, then feel sad.. =/

Lovin' is what I got.

This is Me, Eric, and Wymond at a party. Eric didn't know the lyrics too well, lol. We rehearsed the song only once before we played it for all the people there.. Props to Wymond for playing the solo part on the second try.

Recap #2.

So its been an eventful 3 weeks into the Police academy..

We got dismissed from class early today, so I thought I'd use this leisure time to catch up on what's been going on with me this past week.

Monday - I took my third exam that covered criminal procedures and arrest, searches, and seizures. I scored a 96 on my test! Studying is really paying off. The academy instructors honored me with an academic and physical commendation award. I also got appointed as one of the class leaders (a rank of a Corporal), so I'm proud of myself for all that. In case you're wondering what the duties of a class leader is.. They basically are in charge of a particular squad, my squad being "Squad #3", and you are representing about 15 cadets' interest, leading them in physical training, and enforcing academy rules.

Tuesday thru Friday - We spent a lot of time learning the Texas Penal Code. As an instructor talked about officer professional development, he quoted, "We are evaluated and classified by four things: By what we do, by how we look, by what we say, and how we say it." To me, this quote is the epitome of being a police officer and I wish people in my class would take the objectives more seriously because there are cadets who seem to just be in the academy for the uniform and lack discipline.. It's whatever though. There are going to be dirt bags in every profession, no matter how much professionalism the job requires.

Today - If you love four seasons, Houston is not for you. Summer lasts from like late February to December here. I looked at the car thermometer and it read..



Sometimes living here is like being trapped inside a zip locked bag..

Airplanes.

Philippians 4:13

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

Without God, I'm nothing and no matter how hard I try to do good, I can't do it on my own strength. I feel defeated when I try to do things on my own.

It's in my weakness that God's strength is made perfect. I'm not a perfectionist, trying to do all things on my own, but someone who knows I can do all things only through Christ who strengthens me.

Recap.

Last Monday thru Friday - I started the police academy. I attend from 8am to 5pm. There's a lot of material we've been covering, like U.S. Constitution, Stress Management, and Criminal Justice Systems.. I have been taking lots of notes and studying every night. Also, going on very few hours of sleep. I use the weekends to re-charge my brain batteries, so it works out..

On Sunday - My brother's and I took Mom to Cheddar's for Mother's day. I've never ate Cheddar's before, but I can say this.. It wasn't like most upscale restaurants we take her to. At least I can spend less than $40.00 and leave Mr. Wallet and myself pretty happy. The meals that we ordered were all fairly large to where you can share with another person. The customer service was good, considering that everyone and their mother were there and the place was packed at 3pm in the afternoon.

Today - We took our first written exam at the Academy and I Aced it. We also took a little physical fitness test. The instructor had us do as many push ups as we can in no given time frame and as many sit ups as you can in two minutes. I cranked out 80 proper push ups and 82 sit ups in 2 minutes. Most of the cadets averaged about 30 push ups and 35 sit ups. Although I'm more physically prepared than the other cadets, I feel like I could have done better.. Tomorrow we're probably gonna do a run test, so I'm looking forward to that.