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About Me

I'm a soldier. Seems so odd at times to think about it, that I'm a war veteran, done my time in Iraq, seen many things. Honestly Iraq has effected, changed, warped, whatever what I used to be into who I am now. I brood on a lot, always reflecting on my past, on what I've done, and what I could have done differently. I know I've changed, a lot, as many have over there. I'm now not the odd weirdo who is sweet, shy, and innocent in the heart anymore, I'm far more blunt, straight-forward, and to the point than ever before. Some think I may have issues, others respect how I am. I just am what I am, and I know what I want to do. I don't get along with many, and I downright detest who many are. I can be quick to judge and slow to forgive, and without pity a lot, but I probably will not change for a very long time. Label or judge me as you wish, I'm pretty curious to see what the tally will be in the end.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who can hold my interest. If I don't know you tho, I suggest introducing yourself before trying to add me as a "friend" to your "friends list." If you just "love" rap, are a Christan fanatic(or any sort of religious nut), "love" God, or anything else that irritates me, don't bother. Oh yeah, and if I don't know you, I will outright just ignore your friend request. If you want me on your list for whatever reason, it'll be because we actually talk on a regular basis. Sending me one or two messages only isn't going to be enough.

My Blog

So I'm a frosh...

Been at Muskegon Community College for my first week, so far it isn't so bad. Except for Spanish 101. Gawd, this is just 101? Are you serious? Granted I'm just another white boy, but ffs I picked ...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:49:00 GMT

So much for clubbing tonight

I love when I've planned out going out to a club tonight, and now none of the guys are answering their phones. Was planning this most of the week, and of course plans just fall through. 2n...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Birthdays officially blow....

Yeah, ok, so I turned 28 yesterday...."But you are still young!""Not even in your prime years yet!"and blah blah blah...Come on people, first off, I'm in the Army. Second off, I used to be Comba...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:23:00 GMT

Doing your time...

I ran into a friend the other day. He's doing his final train-ups before going back downrange. ie Iraq. Amazing how my buddies have done at least 2 tours there, 1 has done 3 and anot...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:07:00 GMT

Damn I'm lazy...

Rah, 3 days where I had a fair bit planned out, and I didn't really do half of them. I have to study for the promotion board, and I didn't. I need to get my Class A's ready for the board, ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:39:00 GMT

Stepping up...

April 22nd keeps getting closer and closer. What's so big about it? Well, for me it determines whether or not my battalion deems me fit to become a Specialist Promotable. From ther...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:31:00 GMT

I hate my job

The joys of being in a PATROIT unit on Fort Bliss. I used to be in a combat arms job, now I'm doing dull, boring work that basically irritates me. My job is now basically being a bitch, do...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:10:00 GMT

fuckchristmas.org

I so utterly hate what American politics has become. I hate how Dubya gets on stage, says some bullshit speeches about the "positive" things happening in Iraq, talks about "staying the course," ...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:53:00 GMT

"LDRSHIP" values... what a myth...

For those of you scratching your heads about the LDRSHIP bit, in the Army it's just an acroynm for 7 words, the Army Values that forms the core of what a soldier should be. Loyalty, Duty, Respec...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Sep 2005 01:55:00 GMT

Can't get much more bitter than this...

Little shit pisses me off too much lately. I lose a pair of sunglasses(granted, they're Oakleys, but still...) I want to scream. Misplace my wallet for half an hour, just about punch a wal...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Jun 2005 20:39:00 GMT