Adventures of HG at NRTI

Today was another long day, even longer than yesterday. Even though there was no PT this morning, I still had to be in class by 0800 (8:00 a.m.). We are still working on codes today and there's a lot to learn. I don't know how I'm going to cram all of this knowledge into my brain, but I'm going to have to figure out a way. There's just so many codes! For example, (and don't quote me because I don't have the book in front of me) there's assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, sexual conduct, sexual battery, rape, arson, aggravated arson, burglary, aggravated burglary, etc, etc. And we have to know the differences between the regular code and the aggravated code. Oh boy! So we spent eight hours doing that today.

After class, I went straight to the gym with the guys. I spent 15 minutes on the elliptical, 10 minutes rowing, 10 minutes on the bike and I worked my arms a little bit lifting some weights and using a few other machines. After a good hour workout, I hurried to Walmart for a few necessities. Unfortunately I left a bag behind and only noticed when I got home (about a 15 minute drive through the mountains in pitch black). I called Walmart and they said they would hold my items until I came back. Thank you Walmart! Oh and I also bought a shirt on clearance for $3.00. This isn't a great pic, but....

When I got home at about 2000 (8:00 p.m.), I put all of my groceries/goodies away and made dinner. It consisted of a package of ready-made-beef with au jus form Walmart, a can of green beans, applesauce and water. While waiting for dinner to finish in the microwave, I hurried up and put lunch together for tomorrow. Basically my lunch is the same every day; it consists of a PB&J sandwich, a small box of Raisinettes, three cookies, a few small carrots, some chips and a bottle of water or Gatorade or soda. :) For breakfast I usually have a granola bar and banana. I try to eat my lunch slowly throughout the day, splitting up the goodies. Supposedly it's better to eat small meals constantly throughout the day than gorge at each set meal time.

Anyway, after dinner I hoped in the shower, got all my stuff ready for tomorrow, including my gym clothes and my uniform. Now I'm working on sprucing up my new business card for tomorrow. Supposedly some people from DNR (Department of Natural Resources) are coming to campus tomorrow. I think they're only hiring for seasonal positions, but at this point I'm applying for anything and almost everything! I better get to bed soon-I have PT at 0600 (6:00 a.m.) tomorrow. Oh fun!

Here's some pics of the guys!


(Chris-foreground, Matt-background)


(Mike)


(Ben)


(Travis)


(Wes)