I am so tired, I finally got the hang of sleeping while driving and let me tell you we are on the go all the time. I love this job I have already been some very cool places. One of my life long dreams was to see California and I was really lucky that my first trip was to San Francisco. I can’t get use to the eating on the road I miss my home cooked southern food already, truck stop food consists of fried food or nothing, I am afraid I will get fat so as soon as I get my own truck I will have to get me plenty of exercise tools and weights. I am really glad the guy that’s training me is really cool and laid back. He said that it helps that he already trusts me because I am a good driver, he told me most of the time it is two weeks before he can sleep with a student driving but by the second night of me driving he was snoring up a storm. That made me feel really good and I wasn’t as nervous about making a mistake after that if he trusts me why shouldn’t I trust myself. Well wouldn’t want to get in trouble my first week so I will keep you posted and every time you pass a big truck think of me.
Get ready here I come
I am so excited I finished school and officially have a CDL. I can’t wait to get going with my trainer, I haven’t met him yet and know nothing about him so this should be interesting. I am heading to California for my first load and that’s a long way from here in Nashville. I really hope I get along with my trainer because we will be spending twenty-four hours a day seven days a week together for the next four weeks. I have everything packed just waiting for the call from him telling me when we leave. I have to be prepared for all kinds of weather so packing is a little hard. I also have to go buy some twin sheets for my bunk in the sleeper. I am so ready just want to get on the road already. I know I will miss home and I’m sure eventually it will get old but I want to travel and this just seems like a great way to see this great country I live in.
I am glad our first trip will be out west I have always wanted visit California but never had reason to, and the best part is now I will be getting paid. I just hope I can get use to sleeping while moving and the odd hours I will be keeping to make my deadlines. I really want to make a good impression, I am a really hard worker and I want them to be able to depend on me and know I can get the job done the right way and on time. I will keep you posted but for now wish me luck!
Job opportunity
I have decided that after quitting school and being lazy enjoying the holidays these last couple of weeks I need to grow up and get serious about getting a job. I have always wanted to see the United States and I’m still young so I am thinking about learning to drive a truck.I have been looking into this and I think I can do it. I have to take a training course and pass the DOT exam to get my CDL and then I’m on my way. Can’t wait for this new chapter to begin I just hope the living on the road doesn’t get old.
A Surprise
I was reading an article today about women drivers. The article stated that contrary to popular belief, most women are better drivers than men. I was quite surprised by this statement. I have spent most of my life believing the opposite. After living through many of my own experiences, I thought that girls were bad drivers. Surprisingly, according to the numbers women are safer drivers than men.
I was also unaware that in many cases, car insurance for women is cheaper. There are companies that actually seek out women drivers in order to get the lowest rates. I always say that the numbers don’t lie and I guess I’ll have to change my opinion. There are also other ways for to obtain cheap car insurance for women. By taking advantage of discounts and enrolling in driver education courses, women can get insurance that is very affordable.
I guess the battle between the sexes will go on for awhile longer, but I am certainly disheartened to find that men are on the bottom end of this deal. I will be glad to know that at least my wife will be able to afford the coverage she needs while driving around. I guess the insurance companies haven’t seen her driving yet!
Holidays
I can’t wait to go home to see the family for the holidays. I am leaving early from school, so I can do my shopping and be able to get it all done in time. I have to wait to do it there, because taking it all on the plane would cost too much and I don’t want to have to mail it to myself there. It is just easier to shop after I get home.
I am lucky in that I already know what I want to buy for my family. They are relatively easy to shop for anyway. For my nieces and nephews, I will just go hit up Toys R Us with my sister and let her pick out what they like. There will be jewelry for my mom and sister and my dad is simple to shop for. I just get him whatever new gadgety tool that is out on the market and he is happy. Makes for an easy shopping trip. Yay for me!
Caught a big one
Well our trip went well. I caught a really big Marlin, that took six hours to bring in. For those of you who do no tknow what a Marlin is, here is a picture of my big fish as I was fighting it.
This was just an amazing fishing trip. I never thought to catch one of these like this. He was five hundred pounds and mean as could be. You have to give a guy some props for that catch. You should have seen the look on my dads face when he got a look at it. I think he will be going with us on our next trip to the gulf coast.
Road trip
My buddy Kyle and I are taking a road trip to New Orleans. I know that it is way after Mardi Gras, but a little down time in the French Quarter will be good for us anyway. We also plan on a fishing trip in the Gulf while we are down there. That, in fact, is the main reason for the trip. Deep sea fishing for the win! I plan on bringing back a lot of fish for a big fish fry. Woot!
4th of July
We had a great Fourth of July this year. We decided that we would go to the beach to watch the fireworks and it was a great time for all. The kids were happy to play on the beach and they made some sandcastles that would rival the best ever made. It was fun to watch them at their work.
The fireworks went off at a little after nine and it was a really nice show. The event lasted for about forty-five minutes and had a great finally. After all the fun and excitement we were all tired and ready to get home. I guess that’s the way it should always be.
Moving to LA
There are a few times in life when a big decision is made. This was the case last month when my cousin Judy decided she needed a fresh start. She gave me a call and said that she was going to move to California to continue her career. It made sense for her but we did not want her to go out there alone. She insisted and so there seemed no way of talking her out of it, I decided to help her all I could.
The first thing we needed to do was to find some Los Angeles movers who could collect all of her things and get them there safely and at the right price. I went to my usual source of information the internet and started looking around. I found that there are many LA movers available. All we had to do was find the right one for her.
After my research was completed, I notified Judy that I had found the Los Angeles moving company for her. I gave her a call to let her know and she was very happy and excited that her dream was coming true. It was a sad day when she left but we think that she will be much happier now.
Safe driving
With the advent of the cell phone, millions of Americans are using them. The problem is that many Americans are endangering others by driving while texting or being on the phone while driving. There are some laws in some states to prevent this, but they are difficult to enforce.
A new study shows that use of a cell phone while driving dramatically increases the chances of an accident. I think that further education on the matter will help prevent the problem and save lives.