My Life is My Family

I have never really spoke about my family or even about myself. I'm not a huge fan of talking about myself so I will tell you a little about my family. I have one older brother and my mom and dad. My mother and father have been married for longer then I can remember.

 My father, Al is your true American Dad. He taught me how to play every sport I ever played. He has given his heart to help me through sports and teaching me about life. He is a man that can fix anything. It doesn't matter what it is, he knows or will learn how to do it. Over the summer, me and my dad built 2 bedrooms and a bathroom in the unfinished part of my basement. We completely framed, dry-walled  wired, insulated, and painted this area. If it wasn't for my dad, I would be lost in this world.

My mom has been my angel through my life. She has pushed me since I was little to be great. She was my coach for soccer since I was 4 years old. She has always followed me and never let me slack. She never let me fall behind in sports or in school. No matter what I did she supported me. She will support me through hell and high water. She is my inspiration. I wouldn't be where I am today without her. I owe everything I have ever earned in my life to her.

Last is my brother. My brother is 21 years old. He is currently pursuing his career in firefighting and paramedic. Me and my brother have had your typical brother bond. Fighting one second and then best friends the next. It has just been recently that we have really began to bond. Once I took up football it was like something inside of him grew. He would come to all of my games in high school and dress up and be the best fan possible. He has done everything he can to support me. Even now in college he still tries to come up whenever he can to come cheer me on. He works his ass off back home and for him to make such an effort to see me play is a great feeling. I'm proud to have him as my brother. He is a positive vibe in my life and I wouldn't change that for anything. I would do anything for my brother.

This is a little about my family. As hectic as life can be, I know they will always get me through it.

Time for the Family to get Together

As October finishes and all the kids get passed their sugar high, the time for family to come together is just around the corner. Thanksgiving.... A time for my family to get together and eat as much as possible. Every year I always travel down to Fallbrook ( in California) where my grandparents live and get my fat on. My grandma is one of the best cooks I have ever had. She always sets out a feast of appetizers that alone could fill an army. Once everyone has enjoyed the appetizers, then the main course comes. She slow cooks a turkey in the oven and smokes a ham all day. It is truly a feast for days. We all sit down for dinner and enjoy the meal. We share family stories and recall the "DUH" moments everyone has had in the past. Once the meal is over we all make our way into the living room and watch the football game. We sip on some coffee and wait until or stomachs make enough room for the army of sweets and desserts that come. We always overdue it every year. We always have a ton of pies and enough sweets that you wont be able to stand the site of pie for weeks to come. I cant wait for thanksgiving. Its the first time I get to see my entire family together since I have left for college. It is a great time to see my family and spend time with them because I only get to see the entire family together twice a year. So in 12 days, I portion what I eat.. In 13 days I am traveling home!... and on the 14th day.... I'm gunna let my inner fat boy loose!

Take Me Home....

Anyone ever get homesick? I know most students who go to Weber State are from Utah but this is for those who are from out of state. I constantly find myself thinking about home. I picture myself back on the beach or out in the desert riding with my family. Its like a whole other world out here. The lifestyle is different.
I am from California, born and raised. I miss everything about the place. I can even say I miss the 5 o'clock traffic. I miss going to the beach and just laying up for the day. Taking in the sun and enjoying the company. I miss the bonfires on the beach after a long day and just digging my feet in the sand as the sun sets. My heart belongs to California. Its a different world. Its like I can just press pause on life out there and kick back.
Another thing that brings me back is thinking about high school football. I know a lot of people cant really relate to this but for my other football players who read this, you can relate. I miss the friday night lights. I miss dressing up on friday and having the school see us and just know who we are. I know I play at a higher level know but its a whole different experience. Playing with your friends on a friday night, win or lose, you have fun. You grow life long friendships. Sometimes you even gain a brother or two.
I will always live in California. I love the place. You cant go wrong with a place that has beautiful beaches, amazing weather, incredible food, and hell, we have the govanator! =] Its my paradise. Its where I can,"Just relax, lay back and be easy."-Radical Something
25...this is the amount of days before I go home... So Cali... I will see you soon
This Song always takes me back....
California-Radical Something

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nHHgvtC7A

Who I am off the field

Most people know me as the starting placekicker for the Weber State Football team. What a lot of people dont know is who I am off the field.
I'm from Redlands, California. Last year I recieved my lifeguarding license. I worked over summer at a water park to make some money for the upcoming semester. I would have never guessed that my experience would be put to the test my first year on the job.
One day during my rotation on the current pool, I heard a lady asked for help. I jumped in the water and swam to her. She was there with a relative for his birthday. I asked her what the problem was. She told me he was unresponsive and was having trouble breathing. As I began to work with the man, he began to foam blood from the mouth and nose. I quickly whistled for help and escorted the man to the edge of the pool. There I had to assist the man onto a backboard and lift him out of the pool. He continued to to foam from the mouth and nose. We assumed he was having a stroke. We called EMS and got ready to administer CPR. We checked him pulse and it was far below normal. We continued to work with the man and ended up reviving the man before EMS arrived. EMS took over and escorted the man to the hospital.
After the tragedy, I was pulled into my bosses office. He told me that the EMS said I did an outstanding job and if it wasnt for me and another lifeguard, the man wouldnt be alive. It was a wild experience. The feeling of saving someone is hard to describe.