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Melissa D'Arche
- 20, Female
- Glendale, AZ
- United States
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- Hometown:
- Glendale, Arizona
- I Live: (City, State)
- El Mirage, Arizona
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- :-\
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I am getting into volunteering with Buckeye Fire Department, Engine Company #702. I test for National Registry in August, wish me luck! :-) Anyhow, the reason I would like to join is because this has been my passion since I was 15, I was always fascinated with EMS/Firefighting. When I was 16, I rolled my 5-seater vehicle 3 times, and luckily, came out unscathed. While I was on the backboard, I had an epiphany. Hahaha. I just can't see myself doing anything else. I return to school in Fall of 2009 to pursue an associate's in Para-medicine (or nursing, haven't decided yet). My ultimate goal is to be a flight medic. I haven't the slightest idea what I am doing, so if you would be so kind as to give me suggestions so that I may, at the least, get on with even a private ambulance, I would very much appreciate it. :-) Thanks!
- Relationship Status:
- Other
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Buckeye Fire Department, Engine Co. 702
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- EMT - Basic
- About Me:
- M.E.L.I.S.S.A. Twenty. I'm a mommy. ;-). "Philosopher"
I love adventures...the dunes, the highway, the beach, camping, going shooting, and just hanging out with friends, or my kids, among other things.
My friends are my family, I hold them close to my heart.
I am a student at Glendale Community College, in pursuit of my EMT-Basic Certification. I graduate in May of 2009.
I believe that life is too short to have one passion, thus, I have many. I also plan to get my real estate license, cosmetology license, a business management degree, a skydiving license, a pilot license, motorcycle license, the list is never-ending.
I am growing tired of short-lived, meaningless romances.
I am deathly afraid of cockroaches...it's quite ridiculous.
I live for my kids. <3
I love poetry, especially Jaime DeWolf. The man is a genius.
I am a kid at heart.
I like earning things by my own merit, I don't like hand-outs.
My dad is the coolest dad you will ever meet.
I have way too much pride.
I may or may not have mild to moderate OCD. :-D
Usually, pathos overpowers logos and ethos. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. :-/
I over-analyze E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.
It bothers me when people misuse the word literally. Ex: I haven't talked to her in forever! Literally.
I try to bite my tongue when people are grammatically incorrect.
I am often misunderstood.
I try to be nice to everyone...even my enemies.
I would much rather be intellectual than physically attractive.
I am allergic to alcohol. No joke.
I play semantics.
I believe in people. I think everyone has potential. The difference is, some choose to take advantage of it, while others meander.
I am mediocre. :-)
I'm kinda shy at first. But sarcasm is my forte. :-D
I hate when people mistake my kindness for weakness.
This is not how I imagined my life at twenty. But I love it anyhow.
I have a crush on someone.
I love country. Probably more than anyone would ever guess. It makes my heart flutter. :-)
As you can see, I over-use emoticons. Get used to it.
I forgive, but I do not forget.
I am not easily provoked to retaliate, cept when I'm driving. Word to the wise: Don't cut me off. :-D
I don't take anything seriously when I don't have to.
I want a truck and quads.
I still feel like I'm fifteen... I mean, it's really hard to believe I'm twenty. Is that bad?
I've never had a broken bone.
I am fragile, but tough. Does that make sense? Good.
I am driven.
I hate my car.
I love my car.
Any questions?
- Day Job:
- Executive Assistant
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- All Valley Home Health Care and Nursing
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Foremost: saving lives. Secondary: I love the adrenaline rush!!
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