Monthly Archives: February 2011
Down By the Water
Sometimes, we as people, take a lot of things for granted, especially in the civilian world. For instance we, as young adults, take most of our natural abilities for granted; one such thing we take for granted is our ability … Continue reading
… But the Night Before Was Dark and Stormy
It was finally time for this adventure to begin. Now the day before had been filled with chaos, and that was only cut short by the idea that tomorrow we would start what we had all initially set out to … Continue reading
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The Morning is Bright and Blue
Contrary to what I led you to believe, the next morning was not as bright and blue as we were led to believe it would be, it was dark and cold and after 2 hours of sleep, I could literally … Continue reading
I Don’t Think We’re In California Anymore, Dorothy
After all that, about a year of searching and trying to find something to do with myself, with my life, with trying to understand why I existed, I was finally moving in a positive light. Everything was moving at the … Continue reading
And Once Again, We’re Off to See the Wizard
Now the day was finally upon us, it was time to leave. I had been looking forward to this day for months and after all the useless, but not wasted, time I had spent training and exercising and learning it … Continue reading
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At The Threshold
After the initial and introductory phase into the NG I can honestly say that I was not impressed. In fact it just seemed like dress up, but that was all about to change after this RSP. This was only my … Continue reading
What You Call Teaching, I Call Failure (Part 2)
So here I am, continuing to reminisce about the time I was in the National Guard. Now before I forget where I left off, I’m going to jump right back into this. But wait one minute, before I get back … Continue reading
What You Call Teaching, I Call Failure (Part 1)
Before you sign your name to anything you should at least have an idea of what you’re signing, a common understanding, it’s no different with the military. Better yet you should have more than just passing knowledge of anything, I … Continue reading
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And Once Again, Back to San Diego
Now after all the wining and dining that the recruiters do, the pretentious fakery of courting a person to go join your particular branch of the military. First there’s the awkward phone calls, then there’s the even more awkward meals … Continue reading
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The New Year
I didn’t end up seeing my recruiter for about 15 days after the new year, mainly because I was putting it off and also because I had to take care of some legal situations I had inadvertently thrown myself into. … Continue reading
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The Long Road 