About This Weird Dude
What was my Dream?
Tiny Jory was just a weird nerd with a big heart and tiny hands. The other kids didn't like me much, and I didn't blame them! I liked to read the dictionary and encyclopedia. Tap a lot. Bite my bullies. Was effective! By Gr. 2 I was inquiring why I was weird. Having adults listen to me wasn't going to be very fruitful. By Gr. 6 I wanted to be a Microbiologist. Micro? Tiny like me? I decided that I was going to cure the common cold. Everyone got it or else it would be called the uncommon cold. I'd grown quite sad though, and might be for a long time.
Expanding a Dream
I'd finally found a place I fit in. Found a best friend. My best friend taught me how to deal with my bullies, "Run, Jory... Run!" By Gr. 8 I'd buckled down. El Presidente of the school. Team captain of the B-side basketball team. Mind you, a Little Jory wasn't any good at dribbling except over the ladies. An electronic band called "Free Hotdogs". Playground supervisor to defend little kids. And I'd get the highest honour I would in my early life; second highest on the honour roll.
Life had Other Plans
High school would lead me to Bat Country. We moved again, everything fell apart, and my grip on reality was slipping. My Grandpa passed away from cancer. It was too late to save my own grandpa, but I'd reasoned with that Microbiologist goal, I could up the ante. Cure Cancer instead. I tried telling adults I couldn't handle the high school environment. I met a girl who was magic. But the best magic would be the answers I'd been searching for all along. I had the big three, my three wishes. But above all, the one thing I didn't want to be was a high school drop out. But I did 3 months shy.
Journey to Serenity
Shit. Life was always a journey. Every time I thought the journey was over over, I'd quickly realize I was just onto the next chapter. It would take years for me to understand and get those answers, but I could only be better. Only get better. I had a dream one night of being an electrician. Guess I trusted my gut on that one. But how could I help people being an electrician? If there's a will, there's a way.
My New Goal
I found new dreams on my way out of Bat Country. I reasoned I could help people with my electrical knowledge. I could become the best electrician. I could prove everyone wrong. Think I did just fine there. I intend to start a non-profit electrical company. Specifically for those with disabilities but can't afford the cost of electrical to make life more manageable. I was sad for most of my life, I never want anyone to be as sad as me. As for me. I've never had so much fun or been more happy. Don't let anyone take your soul!
