Mediocre Post and Rambling Thoughts

I have a lot of different disjointed thoughts is my head.  Not one of them complete, nor worth a write up of their own.  Oh well, here is some of the things running through my head today.

  • I am tired of being expected to take a bullet for a bunch of people too cowardly to take one for themselves in defense of their own country.
  • If you want us to leave, then let us!  Don’t say go home until the bullets start then beg for us to do your job and stop the fighting.
  • I almost bought it the other night. If I have to go, I prefer to go down doing my job and not as the result of an accident!
  • If I did medicine like maintenance fixes vehicles, there would be a lot more dead folks.
  • I can finally see the light at the end of this deployment.
  • If I am lucky, I’ll be home for my daughter’s birthday.
  • I miss my family. I would really like to start living my life with them at some point.
  • Why is it that I worry so much about other people’s perceptions? Why can’t I be the popular guy instead of the geek just once.
  • It amazes me how people I thought were friends, or at the very least colleagues, can be that insulting and just not see beyond their own narcissism.
  • Or is it the truth?  That scares me most.  Its a conscious process for me to avoid it and make sure I am doing right.
  • I wish I didn’t have to worry about censoring myself here. OPSEC, personal, or otherwise.  Making this place private sort of defeats the purpose though.
  • I wish I could share more of the pictures I have taken.
  • Why can’t I find anything worthy of writing about?  It can’t be that boring here.  Maybe I am just tired.
  • Wow! This post is really mediocre. I should just delete it.

 

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2 Responses to “Mediocre Post and Rambling Thoughts”

  1. Arl says:

    Well I’m happy you didn’t delete this post! Each thought was insightful to me…sitting here half a world away, especially #1 & 2. I pray for your safe return to your family, and hope you do make it time for your daughter’s birthday. Then you will be amongst family and friends who LOVE that geekie guy. No one else really matters anyway. I am a Soldier’s Angel to a medic. I found your blog fairly recently, and it helps me to understand what goes on over there and feel connected. Thank you. Bless you. Hang in there. You’ll be eating cupcakes before you know it. Arl

  2. Jac says:

    It’s not mediocre to me!  I’m glad you didn’t delete your post and I thank you for your service to our country.  Hang tough.  I know it has to be very difficult not to get discouraged but, if possible, please find solace in the fact that there are people back home, who have never met you, but pray for you and your fellow soldiers.  Stand tall and be proud, because we sure are proud of you. 

    I’m a new reader to your blog (transplant from “rumination of a soldier”) and think your writing and your perspective are truly great. 

    Be strong!  You’ll be holding that baby girl on your lap soon; teaching her how to ride a bike; taking pictures of her as she leaves for prom; and walking her down the aisle, before you know it.  Time passes fast.