Granby Living Jan2018
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SALUTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS<br />
Role with <strong>Granby</strong> Ambulance Association<br />
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<br />
Began Serving as a First Responder in <strong>Granby</strong> — Fall 2016<br />
<strong>Granby</strong> Connection<br />
I have lived in <strong>Granby</strong> my entire life.<br />
Other Places of Service as First Responder<br />
I have also served as an EMT for American Medical Response in Springfield, Massachusetts.<br />
Full-Time Occupation<br />
Nursing student at Endicott College<br />
What motivated you to serve as a first responder?<br />
I love science and biology, so the medical field allows me to combine my interests with a great opportunity<br />
to help those in need.<br />
Saluting Michael Spence<br />
<strong>Granby</strong> Ambulance Association<br />
What is the most rewarding aspect of your work as a first responder?<br />
The most rewarding part of being a first responder is serving the people of the town that I have<br />
always loved being a part of and have grown up in. Being able to make a positive difference in someone's<br />
time of need feels fantastic.<br />
Would you like to share a brief story related to your work as a first responder?<br />
My favorite times on the job are the times I respond to calls with children who have an interest in<br />
what we do as first responders. Being able to show young kids the different parts of the ambulance<br />
and all the equipment we get to use feels amazing and turns a potentially scary experience into something<br />
interesting for them to learn.<br />
Age — 19<br />
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A: First of all, you have my permission to STOP searching for balance.<br />
Achieving total balance is a myth. Balance is not a final destination—it’s<br />
something you experience by participating in your life journey. Instead of<br />
trying (then failing) to get to that non-existent destination, try this instead:<br />
Write down your top 3 priorities in life right now. Then, as you go through<br />
your day, weigh each decision and obligation (big or small) against your<br />
priority list. Does it align with your priorities? If yes, then stick with it. Not<br />
so much? Let it go. This exercise will help you focus on what truly matters,<br />
and you’ll learn to lovingly say no to the rest. This will cut stress and help<br />
you feel more balanced, one decision at<br />
a time. For more tips on healthy living,<br />
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please visit KristalFiorentino.com.<br />
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