Average teenager vs. 19 year old Army PFC

Your alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes. He stays up for days on end. -- -- You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water. -- -- You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at, as others are hit, and keeps moving forward. -- -- You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt. -- -- You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags. -- -- You talk trash on your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again. -- -- You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. -- -- You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. -- -- You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He does not get to eat today. -- -- Your mom makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for months, but makes sure his weapon is clean. -- -- You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today. -- -- You are angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He is told he will be held an extra 2 months. ---- You call your girlfriend and set a date for that night. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home. -- -- You hug and kiss your girlfriend like you do everyday. He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume. -- -- You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet. -- -- You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own government and remembers why he is fighting. -- -- You hear the jokes about the war and make fun of the men like him. He hears the gun fire and bombs. -- -- You see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the bodies lying around him. -- -- You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does what he is told. -- -- You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call and write home, sleep and eat. -- -- You crawl into your bed with down pillows and try to get comfortable. He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap only to be awakened by gun fire. -- -- You sit there and judge him, saying the world is a worse place because of men like him. If only there were more men like him!!

Regimental Ball 2006

Whats been up.

Ok, so I decided to write a quick note since I haven't in a while and just let anyone who maybe checks this what has been up with me. I had an awesome weekend. It was Regimental Ball, which is always a good time, but it was even better this year. I didn't go by myself or take someone I didn't know real well. Instead I took the most wonderful, awesome, adn special girl in the world. That made it so much better, and frankly in general, I have been to better run balls, but I wouldn't have traded this one for anything. Maybe someday I'll get a pic up for all to see. Anyway, I have been pretty busy, between being a 1st Sergeant and taking 20 credits. Then well when I have free time, I definitely don't spend it here on campus. :O) I finally got to see the design for my ring, which here at Norwich is a big thing. I mean getting a ring is HUGE. There are even rules about who can get it, and why you might have to give back your ring to the university. We actually get 2 rings. one is cheap and is to be worn in the field and the other is gold BIG and to be worn with more formal clothes and uniforms. I ordered one I really like, and I can not wait to see it. It was big step and frankly cost me quite a bit, but then there were people who spent like twice as much as me. I was sick all last week which was no funat all. Long story, but I still have a few problems which are slowly getting better. Oh yeah and I got a ticket on my car for parking where I wasn't supposed ot. I knew I wasn't supposed to, but it was only 20 minutes. Still security managed to find me. That is a whoel nother issue, but why fuss over it. So that is about it, but wanted to give some info for anyone who might read this and be wondering if I fell off the face of the earth.

My Ring Design 2008 - only 188 days left.