Pure Bliss.
My life took a 180 degree turn today. The past week has been the most unenjoyable experience of my life, and now that it's over I can breathe a sigh of relief. I can't describe how happy I am right now.
Today's topic: My future career. People always ask me: Why do you want to be a police officer? Why would you want to put your own life on the line to protect others and enforce the country's laws? Watch these videos:
These videos are hard to watch, and haunt me every time. I know that could be me someday. I know my life could be over in a split second without any time to react, without a chance to say goodbye to my family and friends and tell them I love them. But that doesn't stop me. All I can do is rely on my training to help keep me alive. I've always seen myself as someone who is willing to help others and serve my community, and I honestly cannot see myself doing anything else with my life. I want to put people away who don't have the same opinions.
I know the chances of being in a shootout are slim, but I will always have to assume the worst will happen. I most likely won't have to deal with it being an officer in a small sized city. However, if I ever make the leap to a big city and work with SWAT or the DEA, each day on the job will be especially dangerous. It doesn't change anything.
All I can do is do my job and hope people appreciate it.
