It’s that time, time for Evaluation Only. So, we’ll see how things come June 7th.

I’m watching “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”. I remember when it came out in the theater. My mom dropped me off at the theater which is now the BevMo in Colma Center. Yes, I watched it by myself…but only because my brother wasn’t in town during that time. I had to convince her to let me go since it was rated PG-13, the first year that they did. I think it got rated that because of the guy pulling peoples hearts out with his hand.

Go Shortround!!!!

It was just kill, kill, kill - cougar mauls 5 goats at Gilroy home

It saddens me sometimes when I think about what is allowed to happen in this world.  The article says that they issue about 200 permits to residents so that they can kill a mountain lion.  Mountain lions aren’t natural predators of humans.  If they are going after your livestock and/or pets, that’s what they do.  The residents know that these creatures live there.  I would think you would just make it harder for them to get to the prey they want so that they feed on the stuff that’s hopefully readily available in the wild.

I understand that people get scared, but c’mon people!!  We as human beings moved into what was originally a large ecosystem that did not include us!  Now we are here, great.  I like being a part of what this planet is.  Not going in and changing it completely to suit our likes or to assuage our own fears.

I do plan on having some children someday, and I would hate for there to be no more of any particular animal, especially one that is well known, for my children to see.

Well my first three days back have come and gone, all in all not too shabby. My confidence is back up and is gonna be full swing next week. I think that despite having a tough FTO, things should work out. It helps that he and I get along, also that I have a flexible spirit to take his critiques, which can be scathing from what I have heard. I haven’t had any yet, but I’m sure it’ll get there one day. I also have the support of the other members at the station, which bolsters my confidence.

I have been thinking however, that with all of this time I have taken in training, I have somewhat neglected my friends. It’s been forever since I’ve seen Ed and the rest of his family. Neko has her busy life, Enzo and Idiottool are far far away in SJ area. As soon as this is over in the beginning of June I will be able to make a more conscious effort to have my relationships back.