"Only when the Power of Love outweighs the Love of Power will we truly be at Peace"

-Jimi Hendricks


Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery but Today is a Gift, that's why it's called the Present.

-Crazy Old Turtle

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

I love Tag

So I don't think I was actually tagged but I like these little games so here goes.

Two names you go by:
1. John
2. Snackpack(cause I eat EVERYTHING)

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Cammies
2. Dog Tags

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Play Games
2. Lift Weights

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. To just GO already
2. My Zune(it has been hiding from me for a few days now)

Two favorite pets you have had or have now?
1. Copper. I loved that little dog. He would howl at the sun when we got home from school
2. Milo. Best cat ever. I miss him so much that Harrison makes me a little jealous of Kara!

Two people who will fill this out:
Don't care whoever

Two things you ate last night:
1. Potatoe soup
2. Peanut butter off of a spoon

Two things you ate today:
1. Slimfast shake(breakfast of champions)
2. Boiled egg(great source of protein

Two people you last talked to:
1. Shania(Cause I love to flirt)
2. Kate (cause I Love to laugh)

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. TMO (Fingers Crossed)
2. Going to rent a revolver and shoot for a few hours

The longest car rides I've been on:
1. 29 Palms to Vegas
2. Idaho to Texas for a family reunion when I was little

Two favorite holidays:
1. Halloween
2. 4th of July (but only in small towns)

Two favorite vacations:
1. Colorado. I love that cabin!
2. Kellies this last march

Two Favorite Drinks:
1. Dr Pepper
2. Water

Birthday:April 22

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Swim Qual and such

So first of all I fear nothing!
But swim Qualification sure stinks!

Now everybody knows Marines for our confidence and ability to kick butt. Few people, as it turns out, don't know that we started out as strictly sea-faring warriors. When the Corps started we were strictly snipers on Navy ships. Now we have held on to our tradition as the military's best shooters, but the Navy ship thing has changed a bit. Marines still get deployed to sea on "Floats" as they are commonly called, but we aren't glorified pirates anymore.

With that being said, we are still considered Amphibious Warriors. Whish means we HAVE to swim.

Now I don't mind swimming, it's all good and dandy. I like the workout you get from a good swim. But swim Qual is a whole different type of poison.

Now imagine swimming several hundred meters. Peice of cake right. Now imagine doing it with Cammies. Once again not that hard. Now imagine doing it with boots, flak Jacket, Kevlar, rifle and a combat pack on. This is awefull!

Thankfully I had the strength of mind to complete my second class swim qual. Which means I don't have to do it again for 3 years.

AWESOME!

In other news I got glasses and still refuse to wear them and I have a dental appointment on Friday the 13th. Scary!

I should be home(Idaho/SLC) on leave 25th to the1-2 ish so plan around me!