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An Open Letter to the Armed Services
Dear Officiates that Oversee the Recruiting Process, Once upon a time I was a recruit for the California Army National Guard, and I did everything that was needed of me, and yet I was wronged. Now I’m feeling more and … Continue reading
Fear, or the Absence Thereof
Taking some time off and thinking about everything, my reasoning and what had essentially led to my decision in joining the Army I would have to say now that it was because of this unwitting desire to feel fear. As … Continue reading
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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
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 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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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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Christmas Time
After pretty much not doing anything for a few months it was nearly the holiday season and once again opportunity can knocking on my front door, this time in the form of a subscription to Blender Magazine. So the day … Continue reading
The Long Road 