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| ROTC funness |
| 08.30.04 (2:58 pm) [edit] |
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This year will be my third year in ROTC, which means that we actually get to do important stuff this year. I guess I hadn't really thought too much about it, but it's gonna be a big change from last year. Today we got a whole bunch of emails about our organizational structure, and it's really interesting. I will be the platoon leader for Alpha Co. 2nd PLT. I guess it's sort of a middle management position, so that's pretty good. I'm really excited for this year though. I just hope I was paying enough attention during my 1st and 2nd years that I don't screw up too bad. I'm sure we'll all do ok though, since we've made it this far.
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| So relaxed |
| 08.28.04 (1:31 am) [edit] |
I've been working all summer on being less serious, taking things less personally, and being more calm, and from what I've seen of myself the past two weeks, it seems to be working. I even have Sara convinced...but she still worries it may be a hangover of summer.
The good thing is that I've had a lot more energy, been a lot more positive, and have gotten angry an average of less than one time per day, as opposed to last year's average of being angry all the time. All of my positive energy is spilling over to areas in my life making me more successful...I can actually get along with [almost] all the RAs!
Also, in about a week, Meg is coming to visit me, which will make me really happy. AND it will be my birthday! I'm gonna be in a crazy good mood for most of September, and I hope it lasts. I'm just so excited about Meg coming that I can't really sleep right now, and I had to find something to write about in my blog. I think I did ok with that. Less than a week, and I'll be hangin out with Meg! :D
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| People of summer |
| 08.24.04 (8:19 pm) [edit] |
In this blog, I was going to talk about the people I met this summer...in the factory and at the National Conservative Student Conference, but I realized how long it would take, and how I really don't feel like doing that much work.
Instead, I'm going to talk about the person I met this summer who's had the best impact on my life (or at least the past few weeks of it). For those of you who have not yet heard stories of Meg, now is your chance! :)
I'm doing RA training, so the past couple weeks have sucked, but I've been begging for the night to come. I get to talk to Meg at night, and it gives me something to look forward to at the end of the day.
I guess I should rewind. I met Meg at the National Conservative Student Conference, and we sat together most days during the conference. It wasn't until the last day that we really clicked, or at least that's the way I see it. We went and had breakfast on the bridge where the homeless people sleep, then we went kayaking with a couple of the other girls there. I stayed in the kayak, but I ended up completely soaking wet (the ladies were ganging up to splash me as much as possible). The two other girls had to go to the airport after that, so Meg and I went to eat at TGI Fridays. We had pretty good conversation, and Meg's parents were in town to pick her up, but Meg wasn't looking forward to going back on a five hour drive with them, so I offered to let her stay an extra night at my room. Her mom didn't want to let her, but I guess when they came to get her, she gave her dad the puppy eyes. Anyway, it worked, and the day I got to spend with Meg was the highlight of my whole time in DC. Since then, we've talked a lot, and she is just perfect. It's been just a little over two weeks since I've seen her, but it feels like it's been forever. She's coming to visit me for my birthday, which my mom thought was a bit scandalous, but my parents don't care...I give them more information than they care to know. So I guess in about 10 days, I'll have company, and it will be great. :D
Meg, I miss you so much. :(
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| Chronicals of Summer |
| 08.16.04 (1:03 pm) [edit] |
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This is the first part in a continuing series.
My summer started out working at United Technologies Electronic Controls, where I worked third shift for 60, 70, or 80 hours a week. The pay was great, and I made about $9000. I met lots of cool people and have some interesting stories that will be detailed later.
At the beginning of August, I got to go to the National Conservative Student Conference for free because of the scholarship I won back in January. The speakers were good, but hanging out with the other conference attendees was a lot more fun, and I'll write more about that in my next blog, which will detail the people of summer.
Last, I went to Michigan for a few days. Most of my friends had to work, so I mostly just hung out. It was rainy and cold almost every day, so it was kinda sucky, but I had some fun.
Most importantly, I bought a car. In honor of Amy Jo's car, mine is tentatively named "Mama Angus." It is my dad's old '99 Chrysler LHS. Yes, I bought it...I'm not spoiled, thank you. But it is leather...:) If anyone wants a ride, I'm here.
More later about summer people.
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