Officially on the home stretch towards my 15 day R&R back home in South Carolina. I am so ready (been ready for months actually) to see my wife and daughter. I absolutely miss them like crazy. I'm also ready to relax and enjoy a few other comforts and hobbies while I'm home. 6 June here I come!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Journey From Mariabronn" by Kansas
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
And God Preheated The Earth
As the sun rose over the desert this morning (it's evening here now) the temperatures were already in the low 90s. In another month or so we'll be having days where it's 120 degrees in the shade.
In the meantime I look forward to a break from all this in 12 days when I head home my mid tour leave.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current Song Playing: "Lets Work Together" by Canned Heat
Friday, May 21, 2010
Little Lady
I miss this little girl sooooooo much. I can see her changing in pictures, but know I'm still going to be surprised when I see her in person. I cannot wait. 15 more days till I get to see my ladies.
Photo by Kristin.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: Sounds of the toilet flushing...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
End Of Class
They say that all good things must come to an end. Tonight brings my final exam and the end of my math class. I can honestly say that I have a new appreciation for math that I never had before. This class has also awakened a desire to continue my education further. In about two weeks I'll take the CLEP or DANTES test for public speaking and that will complete (provided I pass the aforementioned) the requirements for my Associates in Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. It will be nice to know I've completed that before I go on R&R. This way I can start on courses for my B.S. in Fire Science Management when I get back out here.
Speaking of R&R, that is another reason I have enjoyed taking this math class. It has made the last 8 weeks go by pretty quick and put me that much closer to going home for my 15 days. I only have about 3 weeks now to try and keep busy before I get to see my ladies.
So here's to getting home soon and also to continuing my edumacation!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Starship Trooper" by Yes
Speaking of R&R, that is another reason I have enjoyed taking this math class. It has made the last 8 weeks go by pretty quick and put me that much closer to going home for my 15 days. I only have about 3 weeks now to try and keep busy before I get to see my ladies.
So here's to getting home soon and also to continuing my edumacation!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Starship Trooper" by Yes
Monday, May 10, 2010
Staying The Course
The advice in the title is something I am trying desperately to follow, but as the time slowly creeps closer to going home for my 15 day R&R I find myself getting more and more anxious for the time to pass. I desperately need to see Kristin & Katrina. Being away for this long is definitely a lot more difficult than I ever could have imagined when I undertook this venture.
As much as it sucks though (no better way to put it), I know that this is ultimately for the betterment of the three of us. Kristin and I have been tired of living in debt. We're now on our way out thanks to the extra money that this deployment brings. For the first time, we're feeling that burden slowly lift.
Another way this makes life better for us in the long run is that it gets us an assignment to Maryland. It has been a long 6 years in South Carolina. Overall, SC has been a great place to live, but 6 years at Shaw AFB has left me wanting a change of scenery. In addition to needing a new assignment, after living outside of the Mid Atlantic region for a few years, I'm ready to be back. Kristin and I both are. It's where we're from and were we feel at home. Of course, wanting Katrina to be close to her extended family is a big reason as well.
So I'll stay the course (have no choice anyway at this point...lol) and look forward to seeing my family soon.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Daydreamer" by Maze of Time
As much as it sucks though (no better way to put it), I know that this is ultimately for the betterment of the three of us. Kristin and I have been tired of living in debt. We're now on our way out thanks to the extra money that this deployment brings. For the first time, we're feeling that burden slowly lift.
Another way this makes life better for us in the long run is that it gets us an assignment to Maryland. It has been a long 6 years in South Carolina. Overall, SC has been a great place to live, but 6 years at Shaw AFB has left me wanting a change of scenery. In addition to needing a new assignment, after living outside of the Mid Atlantic region for a few years, I'm ready to be back. Kristin and I both are. It's where we're from and were we feel at home. Of course, wanting Katrina to be close to her extended family is a big reason as well.
So I'll stay the course (have no choice anyway at this point...lol) and look forward to seeing my family soon.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Daydreamer" by Maze of Time
Monday, May 3, 2010
Razor Sharp
Just doing a little messing around with Macro photography in my attempt to keep busy.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Shoehorn With Teeth" by They Might Be Giants
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Current song playing: "Shoehorn With Teeth" by They Might Be Giants
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