Decisions

I haven't made it public knowledge yet but I realize that by putting something on the Internet it is instantly public knowledge. What am I talking about? I've been offered a job with Outward Bound in the Florida/Alabama area. This would be a very enjoyable job but also a sizable pay cut. It's not like I'm making that much to begin with. I can't even afford to have an apartment right now. Everything I make gets tunneled into gas, food, and primarily student loans. By taking the new job I can realistically expect to get out of debt in 25 years. Not what I want to see happen. However, I have another option. On this other route it would only take me up to 5 years to pay off my debt and I could still afford to have my own place. The downside is I don't want the job. It's very stressful, limiting, and unfulfilling (at least for me). Could I last in an environment like this long enough for the benefit of being free from debt with any chance of former passion still intact? I'm being dramatic now. I hate big decisions. I want to do the right thing for me. I'm not even trying to be selfless this time, it's about me and my future.

I found something today while I was cleaning up from Christmas season 2008. I wrote on a church bulletin "Who doesn't trust in this $? Who doesn't work for $ so they can provide for themselves shelter, food, coverings, pleasures. No we make lifestyle choices because our faith is in $, not God. St. Francis woke up & realized that our lies are held captive to $. He gave wealth away & set his life to serve the poor and trusted God would sustain his life w/out $."

Thinking and praying, thinking and praying....

Last Segment of the Grand Illinois Trail

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Kim and I finally finished the Grand Illinois trail with this epic ride. We met a dog musher, a sniper, quick sand, river crossing, sun burn, head wind, bugs, and a glorious finale.

Running at Kettle Moraine SP

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This is a beautiful place. Pictures to be added later of my adventures.

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for the bike loop

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for the Bike Loop

After work today I felt drawn to absorb as much glorious sunshine as possible. What better way is there then going for a nice long bike ride?

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Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Lubbock Valentine's Day Run

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Untitled

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Siberian Express

Check out my route thanks to Garmin from the Siberian Express near Danville, IL

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Major Goolsby's Run into the New Year

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Major Goolsby's Run into the New Year

check out my data from the New Year's 5K