Getting started

After much procrastination, contemplation and hesistation, I decided to plunge into the world of blogging. I thought it would be a great way to record my thoughts, dreams, goals ambitions and sometimes frustrations with life, even though they are relatively few:), at least for now. Additionally, I need my own personal outlet to build upon and something I can say is my own slice of cyberspace. While I do spend a considerable time on various forums such as gaming, fitness, MMA, local, national and world events, movies and others, I thought it would be great to finally have my own space, or my "thing".
As for me, I'm 42 years old, laid back, but competitive in some aspects, especially fitness and sports. I also served in the Marine Corps and have a 4 , rather 5 year college degree. I have also worked a variety of jobs, from private investigator to bouncer to factory worker. Currently, I work for a large government agency. By nature, I'm a quiet, private and standoffish person, but now since I'm blogging, that aspect has been eliminated to an extent, lol.
Currently, I will use this blog as a way to keep track of my workouts and focus on fitness goals and pursuits. I am also relatively new to Brazilian Ju Jitsu, or BJJ as it's commonly known and will post my progress in that sport, which I have found after years of experimentation with various fighting arts, is a perfect fit for me. While I enjoy boxing and other similar combat sports, I prefer to be on the ground. BJJ is tough, very tough, but satisfying to me.
I will also add on occasion some movie reviews, favorite books, personal thoughts, some astronomy pics and my fascination with video gaming and thoughts on MMA. What I won't write about constantly is how rotten life is, even though it can be at times, and how I hate my job and boss. Don't get me wrong..griping can be beneficial, even theraputic, but excessive complaining and negativity is toxic and counterproductive. I feel if one is always focused on the negative and looking down, how can you go forward? You can't, as it's virtually impossible. Sure..I have days when I'm down..we all do, but I just work through them. Always look up and surround yourself with positive people, and you will succeed!
As for work, granted, this is more or less a job that "pays the bills" and not where I want to be a year from now, but I'm thankful I have a job to go to each day. Also, believe it or not, I have the greatest boss in the world, until she decides to leave for greener pastures like so many others have before her. Also, while my present job is not my true calling in life, I feel we are all placed somewhere for a reason, and each placement is a step closer to that calling, if we continue to persist and climb those steps. I truly feel that we all have a purpose and divine calling, but not necessarily in a religious sense.
As I write, I am desperately seeking my true calling and reason in life, even though some may feel that if you haven't attained that objective by a certain age, then you have missed the boat. I tend to disagree with that assessment. I know people who have reached their calling in their 50s, 60s, 70s and even higher, but I hope to attain it long before that, lol.. I feel the journey to the calling is also very important, and will equip us with the knowledge, strength and resillience to fulfill whatever is required of us when we arrive at that goal.
As time progresses, I'm sure I will get better at blogging. This blog is definitely "under construction". I'm sure like any other activity or endeavor, blogging is something that improves with time. I'm not trying to "outblog" anyone, just a place to put my thoughts. Tommorrow I will start posting my workouts and methods of training that I have adopted, then add other subject matter later on. Also, Since I am still more or less technically in the 90s, and that's saying a lot, I will eventually post pics and videos of workout sessions. Enjoy!