Made of Storm

It's rainy outside today. This is rather unfortunate because it's that time of year again. The Perseids Meteor shower is at it's peak today and tomorrow. I read an article on Wikipedia this morning about it's predictability and patterns. It seems that this Formation comes the same time yearly, and has done so for around 2000 years. I guess that's a pretty long time, eh? It's hard to imagine something that occurs regularly for so long. I guess that when I read the article, I imagined the solar system as kind of a giant Metronome. The pendulum of time is always swaying back and forth, and this whole thing is like one huge clockwork machine. God is awesome, yes?

Another occurrence that goes off without a hitch every two years is our Change of Command. We're getting a new Commanding Officer tomorrow, and the events of the past 6 months have led up to this day. Tomorrow will be his first day on the ship, and you can expect that the floors and walls will be spotless. Immaculate. I suppose tomorrow will be a long day. I hope I can grab some sleep after watch tonight.

Meanwhile, things are going well! I'm still pressuring my Chief to pass up my leave Chit, and then I'll be on my way to Ohio! I'm stoked. It should be a great drive, and I should have a great time once I get there. :-p So many things to do!

Right now, I'm sitting here trying to find things to do. Watch is boring as usual, but thankfully I have my iPod. I've had it on random, but it never seems to be random, you know? Predictable is the word I would use to describe the playlist.... I've had some pleasant surprises though! The Fratellis, "Creepin' up the Backstairs" is pretty good. :)

My parents being out of town this long is pretty cool. I've had my time to myself (For the most part), and I've been cut a bit of slack. That doesn't necessarily mean that I've slacked off on chores or cleaning up after myself. It's just nice that there isn't a higher authority there to tell me what to do. A vacation from the ordinary, if you will.

Running is my new thing, apparently. It's great to get off work, go running, take a nice cool shower, and relax. I think I'm in better shape now than I was when I got out of Boot Camp. Good stuff. I'm at 170 right now, which means I've gotten rid of 8 pounds somewhere along the way. Hrmmm....

Alrighty! I'd say that it's about time for me to cut y'all loose. :) I'm still on track for that Midnight call, so stay tuned.