Rusty Potato Chips and Crunchy Screws

Not really sure where the title is coming from, but this is the blog that expresses my true boredom. Especially today. Moreso than ever, today. Duty days usually aren't bad for me. I mean, I have the internet at my disposal, and a limited amount of cell phone connectivity, so I can usually survive. I brought my new book; "Good Omens", and am currently reading it intermittently. My mind is on something, or someone else though. Can't really get this out of my head, nor do I want to. Yester day/night was a ton of fun. Stellar amounts of fun. I just wish neither of us had to go to sleep that early.

So, right now I'm in a teleconference. Is it bad that I'm just kind of zoning out? This stuff they are talking about... it's kind of dull. These exercises, they just seem kind of silly. I suppose it's good in the end though. It prepares us to deal with any obstacles that we may come in contact with while we are out to sea. We may in fact deal with hostiles this next deployment. They didn't add more guns to the ship for no reason. :) But don't worry, I'm sure we will be safe! Did I ever tell you the story about the bad guys we chased while we were in the Med. Sea? Yeah, that was fun. Scary, but fun.


I've decided not to go to North Carolina this weekend. I really can't explain why, other than it doesn't feel right. It doesn't feel right, and I don't want to waste money on something that would, in the end, be so pointless. It would be more of a, "Hey! It's been 5 years since I've seen you! It's great to see you!" Yeah. So now what? I'll stick with what I've got. I've got a lot. It's taken me a while to realize it, but I do.

One thing I hope you realize, is that I really don't want to go. You can understand the feeling of leaving those you love dearly, with the anticipation of having a great time, and creating new memories. The one thing that kills that feeling, though, is seeing those loved ones standing on the shore, knowing that it will be six months before you see their faces again. I'm going to bring my laptop, and go to as many foreign internet cafes as possible. Video chat, for the win. I'm sure you will be getting your fair share of African junk in the mail, too. Postcards, amongst other things.

I'll be able to foot part of the bill if we get a place to stay. I'll definitely keep up my end of the bargain, but I just have to use my money wisely. One thing for sure, however, is that I WILL be getting compensated for housing upon my return from deployment. I may be able to assume responsibility over a larger portion of the bill, thus making it easier for us to survive.
When are we buying that track pack for rock band, by the way?