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[vasa]

So where do we go from here? I start another year full of hope for the future. Where will it end up this year? Will it end as so many years filled with apathy, disappointment and isolation as so many others? Hum. You know I can't remember what I did last year or the year before that or the year before that. It's just another day that has gone. Like

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[asifallforever]

take the day off and go fishing

[vasa]

haha, I wish. I have gate duty every other day even though I am hurt.

[sugarcherrybabe]

We'll have fun together in this new year ... that's something to look forward to.

[como_se_dice]

I think that worrying about tomorrow is not good today. Just take it day by day :D

[vasa]

heh, well I used to live like that but in the end it doesn't work for me. My vision is long and without proper planning I just move from day to day with no plans and no real goals. Without that vision I might do something bad like I did in Jun of 2003 when I re-enlisted in the Army. Shortsightedness...

In 2004 I did learn how to slow things down for a little bit but it is really hard for me sometimes. I always have to be doing something and as I was taught I must always have plans within plans within plans to drive and focus me.

[como_se_dice]

damn! It seems to work for me.
Good luck :D

[vasa]

heh, well it depends on what kind of person you are. It doesn't work for me because I am a busy body. I always have to be doing something. I relax by keeping busy doing something else so it is hard for me to just go without a plan or a goal. I am wierd and a little uptight sometimes. I am working on it :(

hello

[undernova]

I am an ex-bandsman, spent the first half of '03 with the 101st moving into Mosul.

You're surrounded by the oblivion - don't let it sink in too deep. That place can do that to you.

How about this: if you like the job, but hate the employer, you can do exactly what I did: switch to the Navy. Night & day, my friend.

Would you ask any of your co-workers if they know Jeremy Middleton? I have no idea which old friends, or even which bands, are there now.

I'm sorry you have to go through this. You will be stronger for it, I promise.

Wishing you, & everyone around you, safety.

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[vasa]

Like I told some others I like it here alot. Scenery wise Iraq looks almost exactly like Fort Hood. The duty is not bad and I get to perform alot. Iraq is not an issue at all. Being here is actually quite refreshing.

I am done with military service for now. I might come back but I doubt it. The money I make in 3 months is what I could make in one month using my skills so I am done for now. Also, I have started to want my personal freedom back which would not be possible in the military. The Navy is a not bad but I like to march. That is why I chose the Army Band and not the Navy. I love to march as much as I love to play drum set :)

I will ask my co-workers if they know you...when did you go to SOM? I went in 2000.

When I get out of the Army this year I am going to coem back here working for KBR or CMH most likely. The money is really good and I prefer being away from the US so it's not bad. Thanks alot!

[digitaldmc]

i tell you, soon this will all be over, and you will be home. ttrust me, everything is better on this side of the world.

[vasa]

heh, I really don't want to go home. I like it here alot. It's more interesting than being at Fort Hood. I get to perform and play music for people who actually respond and are interested.