Day 148
Hey, everybody. Just wanted to let you all know I was still alive. It's been slow here, and that's how I like it. The air is turning cool and gentle--I didn't think that kind of thing happened here. I wish I could have an opportunity to explore the country, but it's just too dangerous.
I wanted to give a shout-out to someone in Nevada who was kind enough to send me a postcard, but left me no name or return address, which makes it kinda difficult to respond. Dude, thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Give me an address next time, and I can thank you directly.
I've been hit unexpectedly by homesickness on an unprecedented scale. This isn't my first deployment--I've deployed twice with the Navy, both times to the Mediterranean. In those days, though, I didn't really have close friends that weren't on my ship. I had no roots in Jacksonville, so when we weighed anchor and cast off, it was almost like a massive RV road trip. I hated my job, but at least all my friends were with me. Now, it's the polar opposite--here I have only co-workers and colleagues. My family, friends, everyone who matters to me is in the States, eight thousand miles away. Also, a Navy deployment is typically six months. I'm away almost a year. I miss my people badly.
Guys, I think of you every day. I miss you, and I'm literally counting the days until I can come home again. You guys give my life meaning, you put me in context. I can't wait to see you all again.
I wanted to give a shout-out to someone in Nevada who was kind enough to send me a postcard, but left me no name or return address, which makes it kinda difficult to respond. Dude, thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Give me an address next time, and I can thank you directly.
I've been hit unexpectedly by homesickness on an unprecedented scale. This isn't my first deployment--I've deployed twice with the Navy, both times to the Mediterranean. In those days, though, I didn't really have close friends that weren't on my ship. I had no roots in Jacksonville, so when we weighed anchor and cast off, it was almost like a massive RV road trip. I hated my job, but at least all my friends were with me. Now, it's the polar opposite--here I have only co-workers and colleagues. My family, friends, everyone who matters to me is in the States, eight thousand miles away. Also, a Navy deployment is typically six months. I'm away almost a year. I miss my people badly.
Guys, I think of you every day. I miss you, and I'm literally counting the days until I can come home again. You guys give my life meaning, you put me in context. I can't wait to see you all again.