...We are proud to claim the title of UNITED STATES MARINES...

[failaquen]

Well I realized after I got a Comment from Becky on Myspace that I hadn't filled people in on what's up with my knee. So I went back to the doctor, he ordered an MRI, got the results of that and it turns out I have a "Bone bruise" on my Fibular Head and Fibular Platue. Fantabulous. Who bruises their bones... serriously. Anyways, add that to the strained lateral-collatteral ligament and posterior cruciated ligament along with a strained meniscus, and perhaps a touch of tendinitis in my popliteus muscle. All from chinese situps? The more I think about it probably not, prolly some other pathology that just manifested finally, though I know the bone bruising came from my fibula sliding out of position and back in. As of right now I'm set to leave for Boot 20060619 (June 19th). I'll make sure that someone adds my address while I'm at boot if any one wants to write me. I can't wait to get there, from what I've been told the past 3 people who have left from here are Squad leaders at least so that'll be nice. I should be finishing up Phase I right now. Oh well 10 weeks from now I'll be starting Phase II. The more I hear about boot the less it bothers me, I think I've finally realized that it'll do me good. Plus as soon as I can I'm going to be putting my packet in for "bootstrapping" up to the O-1E pay level. Which would kick some serious ass. Oh well figured I'd update for all those who hadn't heard from me recently. Keep in touch, and as of right now my cell's deactivated so call the house (before 2330) to get a hold of me I'll drop that number in a private conversation if you don't have it. Til later, keep it real.
-J

PS: Since we're celebrating Memorial Day here's to my Grandfather, who's among the former Marines. He recieved his Purple Heart after he was shot through the ear during the fight for Iwo Jima. Considering he was a flame thrower (avg life during a battle was 5-12 min) I'm very grateful he only took it through the ear.