So we shall see

Well, yesterday was my birthday. No real celebration, which I do not mind. Just sat back and relaxed drinking a couple of 40's. Today I head out to talk to a recruiter. I have decided to quit my job in retail and go active army. So today I found out most of the information I need to know. I do not plan on leaving until after the holidays though. So, we shall see how this turns out.

What the...

Exactly how I feel today. Last friday, I had to take one of my soldiers to Fort Huachuca to the medical facility to get him evaluated. We had to reschedule for Oct 10-11. This is to get him discharged and start getting disability for PTSD from being in Iraq. And to top it off, yesterday I received in the mail a subpoena for Oct 17th. I have to testify against this guy I got in a fight with. Of course the previous Sunday will be my second child's birthday and the following weekend I have drill, which means I have to work four 10 hour shifts at work....ugh. So things are not looking great for me next month. At least I have December to look forward to. 2 weeks off work to go to Germany for training. Until next time.

Sober

Yup, that is how it has been since Labor Day. Guess Reverand Mother finally got her prayers answered. After being home since Dec 05 and drinking nearly every day since, it is time to stop. That's all I have to say about that. Been working a lot lately, still trying to get the management pay. Yeah, I am considered a manager, but still hourly and not salary. Hopefully soon. Took the family to see Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer on Saturday. It was pretty good if you are into those kind of movies. Of course, as with all other comic book movies, it steers away from some "facts".

As far as military side, I am an E-6, Staff Sergeant. Right now I am focusing on becoming a warrant officer. All I have to do now is finish a 2 1/2 week course and then take an English CLEP test and then I can apply. Once approved, I will be nondeployable for 2 years. Also a 10K sign on bonus. So, hopefully I can accomplish all this within the next 6 months.

That be about it for now.

Wow, a new post

I know, I am nothing like some of these other bloggers that post multiple times a day or everyday. Unfortunately, where I work, I do not sit at desk with access to the internet. Anyways, there is nothing new going on with me at this time. Same old crap different day. I get up for work, come home and drink, go to sleep, and repeat. Well, maybe not everyday. I just hope that one day, life will get better.

good day

So, today I had a good day. Took the day off work, had to take the wife to an appointment, good results, and played 2 scratchers....won 14 dollars, well I wish it would have been the powerball that is now at 300 million. Anyaways, yesterday was my wife and my anniversary...8 years. Passed the 7 year hump...so they say. That is about it for now.

Cheater

Ok, so I know it is a bad thing to cheat. However, I have been threatened with a demotion if I do not pass this course for the military. First, I found a website that gave all the answers to every test imaginable. The only problem, he got caught and deleted it from his page. Two days before I searched. So, now I am stuck and have to have this finished by tomorrow morning. We will see how it goes and if I keep my rank. F them anyways, I'll file an IG complaint if anything happens.

On a lighter note, work was actually ok today.

Here's a joke I heard:

A vampire walks into a bar and asks for a cup of boiling hot water. The bartender says "I thought vampires only drank blood." The vampire proceeds to pull a tampon out of his cape and says " I'm having tea."

Hot! Hot! Hot!

For those of you that actually read this, I am in AZ. A suberb of Phoenix anyways. Today was one of the most recent hottest days. I went to work at 7am to realize, the AC did not work in the store. It was finally fixed at 1:30, but it will take at least 12 hours for the store to get to an agreeable temerature. On top of that, there were 12 pallets of load to do, which I unfortunately have to break down to distribute to the appropriate department. And of course, the warehouse is always hotter than that of the rest of the store. I finally left at 5pm. I can't wait for winter.

Nate-Nate

Today was my nephew's b-day...I love him, he is so cute. If anyone could see him, you would see goodness and kindness in everything. He is perfect. I love my nephew.

OMG

Like I am having a few beers now. I see I haven't posted in awhile, but who actually reads this? This is more like an open journal/diary for anyone to read. My life sucks. I had to borrow money from my father-in-law to catch up on bills because, well, I'll leave that out....but it is very disappointing. Anyways, my life is going to work, coming home, drinking beers, and repeat. Tomorrow, I have to pick a buddy up who is 2 hours away. He will stay with me for a few days and he has PTSD from Iraq. Then on Tuesday, I will take him home after I take him to my unit to fill out paperwork to get discharged. That is my life in a nutshell.

If you're reading this

This is the song of my life right now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ixC-LYDGc

For those of you on dial up...sucks to be you, but it is better with the music. Here are the lyrics:

If you’re reading this
My momma is sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I’m laying down my gun
I’m hanging up my boots
I’m up here with God
And we’re both watching over you
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go.
If you’re reading this
I’m already home.

If you’re reading this
Half way around the world
I won’t be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and the weak
I’m laying down my gun
Hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don’t regret that i followed in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If you’re reading this,
I’m already home

If you’re reading this,
There is going to come a day
You move on and find someone else
And that’s okay
Just remember this
I’m in a better place
Soldiers live in peace
And angels sing amazing grace

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If you’re reading this
If you’re reading this
I’m already home