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"Hey Jason, welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us."
Aug 20, 2012
Jason Burkos replied to Eliabe Vidal's discussion Insecurity
"Wow, Eliabe, this is a heavy post.  I suffer from insecurity as well.  Mine is due to some bad experiences in the past, and those impact my daily life and future.  However, you seem to be in different circumstances. I was very shy…"
Aug 19, 2012
Jason Burkos replied to Will's discussion Imperial presidencies in the group The Great Debate
"The President of the United States does not have authority to spend money.  Only Congress can allocate money, and any spending resolution must begin in the House of Representatives.  The Federal Budget, if voted into being by the House and…"
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Jason Burkos replied to Victor E. Franklin's discussion Future vehicles
"Jeep - HORRIBLE on fuel.  Absolutely horrible.  I owned a Wrangler, ex-fiance owned a Cherokee, friends owned Grand Cherokees.  They are all dependable vehicles.  Yet in our current economy, fuel consumption is a serious…"
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My 144 gallon Oceanic half-circle reef aquarium. Working on making it a soft / LPS coral reef.
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"It sure is nice to be back! Since the last time I signed in, I finished my paralegal certification and am attending graduate school."
Aug 4, 2012
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Jan 3, 2011
Jerry D. Brown commented on Jason Burkos's blog post Thoughts on Another Year
"I'd like to know how things are working out for you if you have the time.  Maybe we could become friends and talk that way.  I really enjoyed how you opened yourself in your post.  I'm not used to seeing that in others,…"
Jan 3, 2011
Jason Burkos commented on Jason Burkos's blog post Thoughts on Another Year
"Thanks Jerry! Great advice.  I decided to take the entire semester off of dating.  The result:  much happier, and I have the time to focus on those things that are truly important - family and self development. All the best to you in…"
Jan 3, 2011
Jerry D. Brown commented on Jason Burkos's blog post Thoughts on Another Year
"Hi Jason,   I enjoyed reading your post.  You sound like a very nice-hearted guy.  Too bad for the chic.  She missed a great opportunity, but she is only one fish in the vast ocean of love.  If you conqueror your fears,…"
Jan 3, 2011
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Oct 15, 2010
Jason Burkos replied to Cooper M's discussion Asking for Help
"Hey Cooper...you've hit the stress point. Everyone hits it sometime...sometimes mid-life crisis, other times in college. Don't over analyze, and don't over worry. At 17 it seems important that you must graduate on time, get into…"
May 17, 2010
Jason Burkos replied to Chris Hamm's discussion Who Wears a Watch Anymore?
"I love an excellent watch, and I believe that wearing a watch is a way to define your personal style. Are you classical, trendy, artsy, etc...watches come in all varieties and define your look as much as your clothes. As far as the battery problem,…"
May 17, 2010

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I am a certified paralegal, graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa and Who's Who of American College Students in 2010. I am an avid scuba diver, maintain a 144 gallon reef aquarium, enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, politics, history, artifacts collecting, Theodore Roosevelt, and gourmet cooking for my fantastic girlfriend.
Books
Through the Brazilian Wilderness - Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Rex - Edmund Morris
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Edmund Morris
The Aubrey-Maturin Novels - Patrick O'Brian
Various Clive Cussler Novels
Various Dean Koontz Novels
Undaunted Courage - Steven Ambrose
Movies
Casablanca
Lord of the Rings series
Star Wars series
Braveheart
Gladiator
As Good As It Gets
Robin Hood (with Errol Flynn)
Documentaries
Music
Classic Rock
80's Rock
Ska
Classical
Quote
"History doesn't repeat itself...but it rhymes."
- Mark Twain

"Wherever you go, there you are."

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Thoughts on Another Year

Posted on May 7, 2010 at 1:32pm 3 Comments

Another year has come and gone...I turn 33 tomorrow. Sometimes I enjoy birthdays, other times I cringe. It isn't due to any histrionic reaction to the arbitrary number of my age, nor is it due to any true fear of growing older. My reaction is usually due to where I consider myself to be in my life.


This has been a tough year, but with many bright points, one of which has been choosing a career. Over the past year I have returned to school, and finally decided on a real…
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At 2:16pm on August 20, 2012, Herb Munson said…

Hey Jason, welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us.

At 1:29pm on July 26, 2009, thehuhman said…
Welcome Jason, to the AoM Community. We're glad you're here.
 
 
 

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