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Monday, 18 March 2013

  • Roving, Rambling

    So Ive been able to travel a bit lately and Im not to impressed with the places I saw. There seems to be many more abandoned buildings in the downtown areas I visited. Has anyone else noticed the condition of our cities? maybe Its just Ive never been downtown in Raleigh or Charleston and Richmond. Even so The economy of the eastern states is depressing.. Trying to find a nice bar is like looking for a needle in you know where... Also whats with the damned weather??? I literally went from AC in my car to full blown 8inches of snow and blasting my heater in a matter of min.

    Whats wrong with the planet sheesh... Any way. Hey Xanga old friend how are you! I am currently in NC and enjoying the heat. (its snowing just a few miles up the road... (maybe an exaggeration.) Im preparing myself to go to school.. (at 25 Im not exactly excited..) But wish me luck as I begin a new life!

    P.S I missed you guys. happy

Monday, 21 January 2013

  • Intersting people you never meet

    I cant wait to be Out. To go to school to meet someone other than a soldier with their preconceived notions of war and death. Im sure it wont be easy integrating into your society but I will give it a chance. If no one has constant visual on my every waking moment that would be a single improvement. Not to mention the Lack of Someone always trying or at the very least wishing you were dead. Im sure I could handle the big "What should I wear" and "did I do my homework" questions. The single most difficult situation I think I would find myself in would be communicating. Its harder than you think. I cant yell or scream at you to do what I want. (seems to be the only way to get through to joe) and the twitch in my face might not help. I will need to pace myself with cursing and being overly descriptive about the war and my feelings toward it. (I come across a bit harsh now that I think about it) I need to be in better touch with my emotions. (something that hasnt been done in a while) I also think Im far to trusting. In the millitary I talk straight there's no need to lie or mask anything. If their in my command they already know where I shit let alone how much I make and even my Soc #. in the outside I think it will be different I were to say to much or let something slip and you used it against me, what recourse would I have. Yes trust will be an issue. Patience as well. We in the military love to think were patient but were wrong. We have a high bullshit tolerance yes and we stand in line for HOURS! But talking to someone or trying to explain something to them. no way. You either get what Im saying or my boot in your ass will help you. Anyway here's to Six months left, people you meet online and to being a civilian for the first time.

    Cheers ~DOC

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

  • Struggleing a bit.

    Since being back I have not slept more than 3-4 hours now at a time and am really starting to notice. Also I haven't had a drink which is strange. Another thing I notice about being back this time is Im not just "one of the guys anymore.." that sucks Im one of the pricks now (never thought that would happen) but the Kidd's are getting trashed (I cant blame them Ive been there, just look back here a few years.) Anyway just noticing that we don't stay young forever and that this war really really blows.

    Is it just me or is there a palpable tension in the air here in America. Im telling you we soldiers feel it, its thick and oppressive. The Television is full of angry political messages and people just seem to be altogether tense. Is it just because we got back from hell or is this place about to blow? Let me know !

    All in all its just good to be home. so lets just all cheer up ok?   laughing

    Oh p.s one of my good friends is over there now. If anyone is feeling particularly patriotic heres his address.  

    SGT. Richnavsky,

    C troop. TF 1-14 CAV 302 SBCT

    FOB Wolverine APO. A E 09355 

    ~Doc

Monday, 19 March 2012

Saturday, 17 March 2012

  • Well I made it..

    Ok Im back again no internet overthere lol I knew it was wishful of me to think I would lol.

    Oh wow it feels SOOOO DAMN good to be back... Ah wow I am glad to say im also getting out!! No more millitary for me thanks Im done. And its about time to its hard to believe its been six long years.  Anyway Just want to say hey I missed you all! (not really) and I will update shortly Got a lot I want to talk about.

    ~Doc

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