So, as I approach the one month anniversary of my arrival to the lovely state of New Jersey I find myself counting down the days until I shall depart this place. It is not that I dislike New Jersey, but it is hard not associate this state with the stupidity that I have experienced here. When first issued my bulletproof vest and helmet my original thought was that they were to be worn to protect me from flying bullets. However, upon further review, and Navy Individual Augmentee training, I have found that I wear these items in hopes of saving myself from the stupidity flying around this place.
Honestly the training and hospitality of the Army has been outstanding and a welcome change from the day to day routine of ship life. The frustration comes from the lack of leadership coming from the Navy side of things here. I hope and pray that my time in Iraq will be spent with people and Sailors that I see eye to eye with.
And that is that.
In other news...
I have been reading quite a lot while I am out here. Most recently I have tackled the task of reading the trilogy of books by the author Brian D. McLaren. I am about halfway through the first book in the series, "A New Kind Of Christian". It is quite an interesting read. Thus far dealing with modern and postmodern Christianity and viewing Christianity from an intellectual perspective. It is quite thought provoking and one of the better books I have ever read in relation to dealing with, struggling with, modern Christianity. If you ever have the time to read these books I would highly recommend it. However, be prepared to be reading for awhile as they are a little bit slower reading than average books. Lots to absorb!
Not that I am writing this post to start some long drawn out religious or spiritual discussion, but just to let you guys know what I am up to and how I am dealing with my down time.
Speaking of down time...
I will be getting about 6 days off upon completion of my training. I was given 2 choices... 1. Stay on Fort Dix and work at the Navy offices here, or 2. Go to New York City and spend the week with my gloriously generous friends who just so happen to reside there. Need I say more? I will post some pictures of my trip to the city upon my return.
After New York that will be it for me and America for awhile. Gotta love this place! I'll miss 'er, but because I love her I must go. I am going to go do what I do where I gotta do it! Are you picking up what I am putting down? Well alright!
Okay, now I am just rambling...
Thank you to everyone who has been so kind as to send me letters, cards, and baked goods! God Bless your Monster cookies Amanda Spell! And how can I forget the chocolate chip pound cake from my Mamacita? You guys are the best!
Me love you long time!
Until next time.......
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I'm so glad the cookies arrived... I was beginning to wonder! Ran into Heath today - he is doing well and we talked about you, of course. Love you bunches and I am thrilled for you that you get to go to NYC for a few days. Enjoy your time and keep us posted.
Love, Amanda
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