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[mijan]

So, let's start with the small stuff.

First, I have a sunburn.  Which sucks, but I'll survive.

Second thing is better; the reason for the sunburn.  I spent the day down at the horse-farm, and had a good time removing rocks from the main paddock, as my way of working off the fee for the lesson.  (I got the sunburn while working in the paddock.)  I

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[crimson_stained]

*misses already*

[enderxenocide]

*hugs* Oh, you'll be so missed! I'm absolutely THRILLED that you won't miss the premire! That would be just, guh. And, of course I want to send you care packages. Let me know when you get the adress!

And more horseback riding! *is jealous* The only good thing about sunburns that eventually they'll be tans, but keyword there is "eventually". You know, I never thought of it that way, but the "not feeling contected to the horse" thing, that makes a hell of a lot of sense. Seems like I've been missing out! I'm just so used to it, it feels like a second-nature.

I can't wait for chapter 9! It's well worth the wait, though.

love, Rooney

[curia_regis]

Wah!

I'll send you a care package. Just give me your address when you get it. :) Um, not sure about whether edible foodstuffs (like chocolate, mmmm) can be sent overseas though. I'll check.

[mijan]

I think they can be legally sent, but they might get rather beaten up along the way. Simple letters are really plenty to send, especially if you live overseas.

*huggle-glomps*

[oconel]

*hugs*

I'll miss you and your post, girl.

I don't mean to pry but why did you get involved with the military?

[mijan]

I've been in the Army for three and a half years. Since BEFORE September 11th. I "got involved" for several reasons, not the least of which was that I wanted to serve my country. I can write another post sometime, but the whole thing is a very long story.

Either way, I take a lot of pride in what I do. I'm a commissioned officer in the United States military. Yes, there are problems going on right now, but nothing's perfect.

[oconel]

I'm afraid you misunderstood me. I knew you had been in the Army, the thing is that I never asked why before. My question had nothing to do with Irak if that was what you were thinking.

I asked because I wouldn't like to be trained to be a soldier. I don't like guns and I'd like to understand the reasons why somebody decides to do it. Just that. Sorry if my question bothered you somehow.

[mijan]

Oh no, it didn't bother me at all! I just misunderstood

[hidden_gems]

You're in the army? I had no idea -- shows how little I know about some people, even though I really like them... **sighs**

I'll miss you *a lot*! It's going to seem quite empty out here without you. Hey, maybe during that time I'll finally get round to reading "Eclipse" and "Only Your Shadow" -- no, I haven't forgotten! And who knows, maybe I'll ask for your address so I can send you my reviews! **grins**

[mijan]

It's okay. I haven't gone advertising it. I try to keep my personal life away from online, for several reasons.

Anyway, yes, I've been in the Army for three and a half years. I enlisted in Nov. 2000, and now, I'm a Lieutenant. It's a big part of my life, and I may make a career out of it. (But I still like to have fun, and I still like my Harry Potter stuff.)

:D

[hidden_gems]

Wow, that's impressive...