This is the first time I am writing a blog outside of the classroom. The main reason for me writing this blog is for my own benefit of getting my thoughts plans out onto a document. Through writing these posts, I will most likely learn more about what is expected of blog posts as well as become a better writer than I already am. I also hope to discover novel ideas as I am actively thinking about different topics being covered in each post. If anyone ever reads these I will be quite surprised, but the off chance someone does I hope I don't bore you to death.
A little bit about myself; I recently graduated college two weekends ago and currently waiting to get accepted into graduate school. With a degree in crop science, I hope to someday work at a seed company in the Midwest creating improved varieties of maize/soybeans/wheat/sorghum. I have always had a huge interest in plants since I was a kid, beginning when I was first given a banana tree for my birthday in middle school. This event sparked a huge interest in me that soon consumed my life and all of my future plans for a career. I knew right away I wanted to breed crops; from planting every seed I could get my hands on to attempting to cross peas in my parents sun-room, I knew plants were a part of my life. Besides plants, I have recently taken a huge interest in computer programming. This was sparked when I researched the famous Elon Musk and discovered he was a self-taught computer programmer. I did not understand the importance of computer programming in the world that we all live in today, and I am certain I still do not come close to fully understanding the basics of programming or the total applications it can be utilized for. I hope to someday understand this completely. In addition to both the plant science and computer programming, I am also an avid exercise enthusiast. I have been quite involved in improving the human body and mind for years and I know without a doubt that this outlet has helped center me through many overbearing situations. People come and go, situations can sometimes not go your way, but when I enter the gym, the only thing that matters is looking myself in the mirror and proving myself wrong when it comes to my limits. This is a little bit about me, and I will most likely go into greater detail as the posts accumulate over time, if I continue with these.
I have always believed that the people taken the unbeaten path will someday be the leaders of the world, and I hope to someday be one of those people. Things in life have not always gone my way, and I am very satisfied for that. Without that struggle, I would not be where I am today, nor the man I am today. One of my favorite sayings I had heard from my old college football coach was "You get what you get in the short term, but you get what you deserve in the long term." This is very deep and inspirational to me as it helps me to understand that the short term means nothing in terms of you overall life success. As I frequently say, "Trust the Process." This will be the end of my first blog post of many more to come. Until next time.
