First Blog / Background

I'm going to attempt to summarize who I am, how I got here, and include some recent events.

Bear with me...

This is my first official blog. I've dabbled in the "blogosphere" before, but wanted to start something a bit more formal.

I am currenly in Sioux Falls, SD working as a contractor for the US Government. I graduated from Colorado Technical University in 2006 with a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice. For the past 18 months, I have been in many hiring processes with various law enforcement agencies all around the midwestern region. I have finally been offered a job which I am comfortable with taking. A few more tests and I will be sworn in and employed. Much more on that to come in later posts...

My family is spread out all over the eastern seaboard. My Mom and Step-Father live north of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I also have a step-brother who is married and has two boys who live in Lancaster Co. My father and his wife live near Lexington, Kentucky. I have grandparents in PA and in Nashville, TN. I also have one step-brother who lives out here in South Dakota with his wife and two daughters.

My brother is in the Marine Corps and is currently stationed in Algiers, Algeria as a Marine Security Guard at the United States Embassy. He hates the location, but loves the Corps. He is in his fourth year and has two to go. We're all looking forward to seeing him back in the States.

I have a beautiful girlfriend who lives near Madison, Wisconsin. For the last two years, we have been driving back and forth to spend time with each other and have successfully made a long-distance relationship work.

Obviously, there is SO much more I could add to this... but, as promised, I have kept it short and sweet.

I hope to keep this updated and interesting for all to read! Check back and enjoy.

God Bless America.