Entry 1 - Blogging Noob

I have often been told I write well. Writing has never been my fancy to be honest, but I feel like I should try my hand at blogging because I am a long-winded talker. That's why I started this. Now I'm not sure what I should blog about, so I'm going to try a few different areas of interest and see what happens.

One major thing I see me focusing on is improving my life. I am far from perfect, and strive to make improvements in every area of my life. Certain aspects of my life get more focus then others, but I do try to give time to all things that are important to me.

For instance, I have a huge interest in being prepared. You could call me a "Risk Management Professional". I don't have the time or money to accomplish everything I'd like to, but I am able to sneak improvements in here and there. I have a budget I make due with during the week. It pays for my gas, food for lunch and breakfast, and I use what's left for my preps. I'll go to the grocery after I've planned out my meals, and buy what's needed for the week. Then I'll stock up on a few items here and there that are good for storing. I can't get much, but it slowly adds up.

I don't wear a tinfoil hat though. I want to be ready for the stuff that's most likely to happen to me and my family. I tend to refer to a mental probability matrix when I plan for things:

This ensures I don't waste time and money on stuff that won't matter.

Right now, and for the foreseeable future, my main concern is stocking up on food. My family is ready for something little, but that's it. It's a great feeling though when my wife needs something she thinks we're out of, and I reach in the pantry and get it for her.

Thanks for reading, I'll post again soon...