Solitary Confinement
Afishionados,
You can be an alcoholic but pretend that you’re not. You can talk about standing up to those who oppress you, but until you actually do it, you’ll never be free. And you can pretend that nothing is wrong, but it doesn’t make it true.
I’ve been out of the Navy since April 27th. It was an early discharge, but it was an honorable discharge. I didn’t do anything wrong and I won’t miss the Lincoln.
I’m trying to piece my life back together; trying to regain my footing. I have a plan in place to finish college, because that is what I really want to do. A plan to get as far away from nuclear power as possible and do something more creative.
But life is full of intricate twists and turns. When those close to you can no longer be depended upon, where does that leave you?
I’m leaving this weekend to go back to Ohio for the first time in years, where I hope to see everybody in my extended family. My brother is, at long last, getting out of the Marines and he’s already home. My youngest brother has promised me one of his infamous bonfires. It will be the first time that the three of us have been together in quite some time.
If Washington does not have the answers I need, then perhaps Ohio does. Catch you on the flipside.
May 24th, 2007 at 3:18 am
Michael, I really hope you find what you’re looking for. If it isn’t in Washington or Ohio, you’d always be welcome to join me and Bean as we search SE Asia for it…
May 24th, 2007 at 8:06 am
Hang tough big guy.
Maybe this was what you needed.
I’ll be keeping that sidecar spot open for ya.
TV
May 24th, 2007 at 8:33 am
Peace and strength - hope you add to your storehouse each day.
May 24th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Everything happens for a reason, although you can’t always see it there is always something around a corner, and happiness doesn’t always come overnight. Find your mantra, hold onto it and it will happen. I feel your pain, and I know how it feels when the ones that should be there for you up and leave…. but I sure wouldn’t be where I am at now if that hadn’t happened.
If you need to talk you know where I am at.
May 24th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Transitioning out will be the hardest thing you ever do.
I have nothing to add.
May 24th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Congratulations on getting out of something that wasn’t fulfilling for you. Sometimes you just need to take a step back and refocus your thoughts on what you really enjoy and then try and make something of it. I know it is easier said than done…otherwise I would do that myself. It is just that the company I am with allows me to try different career options within the company so I can’t really complain that much.
Hope you find what you are looking for in Ohio.
If not, try Canada and in particular Alberta. The economy is pretty hot these days and the forecast is for it to stay that way for a while….provided you like oil
Best of luck and take care!!
May 26th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Bowling For Soup doesn’t seem to like Ohio because the Mexican food sucks. Maybe you should follow their admonition and move to Texas, home of The Smiling Infidel?
Like you, my cousins are all transferring out of the military one by one. What is it they say about rats and sinking ships?
May 27th, 2007 at 6:33 am
Dont tell me yer gonna start takin classes in poetry! Thatd ruin evrything!
May 27th, 2007 at 9:45 am
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re coming back to Ohio???? That is Awesome! Email me or leave me a comment on myspace and let me know when and how I can get ahold of you. Braydon is turning 4 June 9th and you haven’t even met him yet. lol This is so cool.
May 29th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Seems to me you’re doing a Good Thing - get to where your family is and get some hugs.
May 31st, 2007 at 8:48 am
Don’t know u, but need to ask if you are thinking of suicide? Depression needs treatment, get help, get meds….ok…call crisis line in any city for help.
June 14th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
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