GraceMarie's Adventure Blog

****************************** FROM 9/30/2018 ****************************** If the last few months have taught me anything, it's that I have made mistakes in my life. There's something about filling out endless pages of background information about myself that has elicited this feeling of reflection. To be more precise, that I have been too quick to judge or write off people in my life. I don't take betrayal lightly. I also do not like my character being attacked. Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way that there are multiple ways to handle a situation. Along this journey of discovery, I have lost many friends that I thought were going to be life long friends. While I don't regret any of my decisions, I take these unfortunate situations as learning experiences. I've found that forgiveness is not a lost cause. You can in fact forgive someone for wronging you, without giving them permission to hurt you again. Yes, when you forgive someone, you open yours...

I've formulated, imagined, and rehearsed what I would say to you if I were to get the chance. I'm sure the preparation would go straight out of the window if I were to actually be given the opportunity. What would your reaction be? Would be it be of surprise? Would it be relief? Would it be complete understanding? Would you reciprocate the feeling? How do you know if what you're saying are the right words? Is there even such a thing as the right words?

I am currently finishing up my 4th week on my new squad in the South Mountain Precinct. I successfully finished FTO, and was not kept on for longer for additional training-yay! I still have a lot to learn, but I am a full fledged solo capable police officer for the Phoenix Police Department. This journey has not been easy. It's been frustrating at times, it's made me laugh until my eyes tear up, it's made me cry, it's broken my heart, challenged my understanding, and it's introduced me to some of the best people I have ever known. I love this job and I love the people this job has brought me to. Time is flying by, and before you know it, it'll be April and I'll be off probation. I'm having fun and I'm continuously learning, and that's all you can ask for right? On another note, in the middle of August, I got to travel to Banff, Canada. Wow, it was absolutely incredible.  I will definitely be making a post about my trip there and sug...

Our dating culture is so impersonal. Let's be honest with ourselves, it's all about hooking up and not having any commitments whatsoever.  It's not about getting to know people. It's not about finding a life partner. It's about swiping "right", and judging people based on their looks not their personality or intellectual compatibility. Is there even such a thing as a fresh of breath air then? Does that guy even exist??  I haven't seen him.