Holidays

Well this is a first for me. I never would've thought I would be blogging in a million years. But since the new year is approaching, I thought I would try to pick up something new.

I am in the military. The Navy to be exact. It is Christmas eve and I am standing watch with a side arm on my ship. I have been in this situation quite alot. I have missed so many holidays. Whether I was deployed or just didn't have the time or money to travel. I have done this for 6 years and it is all coming to an end. I am excited, anxious, and a little scared. But I will be very happy not to miss these holiday with the ones I care about. It is sad in this business to see how many people come accustomed with missing holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. That is one of many reasons for my decision to seperate from the military. I don't regret anything I have done. I wouldn't have met the people I know now if I haven't made that decision. Patience is a virtue, but at times mine is running thin.

Tomorrow I don't have to work. I will leave my ship around 8 in the morning on Christmas day. Go to my house and take my dog for a walk. Then I will drink some coffee, go to the gym, and watch TV. And I am actually very content with that. Because this will be the last Christmas away from my loved ones and that is a promise.

I hate starting out my series of blogs with such a downer, because this is not who I really am. I very rarely talk like this, but since the new year is approaching, I want to try to open up a tad bit more.

Well you will hear more from me soon. Happy Holidays