Challenge accepted:

*BIG SIGH*

You know, it really really reallllly rubs me the wrong way when people tell me I can't do something ("can't" as in "unable").

I have had many people tell me "Don't you think [insert occupation here] would be so much easier than becoming a firefighter? I mean, that's just so hard!" Ummmm... Yeah, it's tough, but if it was easy everyone would be doing it! 

 Or "Have you ever considered [insert occupation here]?" No. I have never, ever, ever (Taylor Swift status, right here) considered ANY other career. Like, ever.

It's not about doing what's easy, it's about doing what I love. When I talk about the calls I've run on, I feel alive inside. I feel bright and fiery. I can't see my own face, but I'm pretty sure my eyes light up and my cheeks flush. The whole shebang. 

I firmly believe that I was not put on this earth to be ordinary. I am not cut from a cookie cutter. I am not one of the masses. Despite what Tyler Durden says, I am a gosh darn unique snowflake!!!

So go ahead. 

Tell me I can't do it. 

Suggest other careers. 

Doubt my dedication. 

Don't believe in me. 

I dare you.

I like a challenge.