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[May. 21st, 2009|10:37 am] |
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I am now a Second Class Petty Officer. An E-5. Equal to a Sergeant, for all you sand crabs out there, haha. |
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[Apr. 2nd, 2009|12:32 pm] |
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I am now 22. God bless the navy for getting me this far. God bless the time when I will finally be a civilian again and can be truly, my own man. |
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| Some thoughts.... |
[Feb. 18th, 2009|10:31 am] |
So tonight I had to say goodbye to one of those people who made the Navy a fun place...Frank Gravinese. This man is one of my best friends and I wish he didn't have to go, but I wish him well as he goes off back to the States to be a civilian again and enjoy life.
I'm really going to miss him, but him going is one of the final nails in the coffin for my Navy career. I am not going to reenlist. In June, 2010 I will be a civilian again. I am going to college and I will earn my pay as a regular citizen. I will always love the Navy, however. If you have not been in the military, I am sorry, but you can not know the the depths of devotion and pride I have in the DoD. I can not say you can't love your college or your job or your family...it's just a seperate kind of love. Different and so very wonderful. But I am ready to bid it adieu.
One of the problems i will have in college and the rest of my life is the fact I will not stand for anyone talking shit on the military. Bad mouth the leaders and what we may do, but if you say "people who join are stupid" or "people in the military are brainwashed" or "the military is filled with nothing but murderers"...be prepared to argue with me. I am going to rip you apart and leave you bleeding with my words. I am very patient...I have no tolerance for ignorance.
I have been there. From the radio studio to a sailing ship to the sands of Iraq...I have seen a lot. If someone who has no idea what we do tries to tell me different...they are going to hate me because I will prove them for the ignorant jackasses they are.
But anyways, I am really looking forward to getting out and seeing my friends back home again. Sexy Couch, Cameron, Erin and all the rest...you guys are awesome and I miss you everyday. Hope to soon sit back on a couch, with some facial hair (because I wont have to shave everyday!!) and just chill.
Very shortly, one year....I will be home for good. |
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[Jan. 20th, 2009|07:32 am] |
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Alright...I don't do this much, but I needed to post something. If you are at all interested in comics, you should check out Batman R.I.P. Quite possibly the greatest story arc I've read inside comics...and that includes Watchmen. |
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[May. 22nd, 2008|11:39 am] |
MADE PETTY OFFICER! MORE MONEY! AN APRATMENT OUT IN TOWN!!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!!
You can now call me Mass Communications Specialist THIRD CLASS Eric Edward Jones. FUCK YEAH! |
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[Mar. 10th, 2008|06:56 am] |
Hello everybody! I know it's been quite awhile since I did an actual post...and let's face it, who actually still reads this journal of mine...but I figure someone still reads this and I owe them an update of my life every now and then. So...here we go!
Just got back from leave in the States and it was freaking awesome. It was quite possibly my favorite stint back home since I joined the military. I had plenty of time to relax, and I really needed it after my six months in Iraq. I got to chill and read a lot. It was so much fun to relive that simpler time in my life where I had the time to sit down and finish a book in a whole day. Man was that day awesome!
I also got to hang out with my friends. Some not as much as others, but I feel like I've grown closer to a few, Sexy Couch and Erin being the chief among them. It was amazing just hanging out with those two and realizing how lucky I am to have friends like them. Like Erin said "Everytime I hang out with you I feel like I grow to know you a little bit more." And how right you were, little lady (and by little I mean FREAKIN SMALL! lol, i swear you shrunk atleast an inch). In fact, it was while I was hanging out with these two that I finally made my decision to get out of the Navy.
The Navy was a good time for me and a great stepping stone for the rest of my life. I've learned a lot of life skills and the job has cracked away the shy shell that I used to hide from the world. Life is so much more fun for me now. It is awesome that I am living in Japan but I miss the States so much. I just want to go home now. Only about two more years and I'll be back home. The only trouble is discovering what I want to do when I get out. I am thinking of being an English teacher. It might not pay that well but I think I would have a great time doing it. I really don't know though. We'll see.
So now I am offically in radio and I have my OWN radio show! It is so freaking cool you have no idea. I love it and I will miss it...but what are you going to do? I want to be a civilian even more.
Ok...that's about it for now. I'm outta here. I miss GA but its only two years away. Two years....I can't wait. |
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[Mar. 7th, 2008|02:14 am] |
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After what could possibly be the best Leave period I've had since joining the Navy I am back in Japan. I miss GA. I miss my friends. I want to go home again. |
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| I'm soooo bored....if I was your boyfriend |
[Jan. 13th, 2008|03:45 am] |
1.)How many times a day would you kiss me?
answer:
2.) Would you call me?
answer:
3.) Would you have sex with me?
answer:
4.) Would you take me places?
answer:
5.) Would you love me?
answer:
6.) Would you lie to me?
answer:
7.) If I was sick what would you do?
answer:
8.) Would you leave me for one of my friends?
answer:
9.) Want to have a future with me?
answer:
10.) Would you listen to all my problems and help me solve them?
Answer:
11.) Would you introduce me to your mom/dad?
answer:
12.) Would you care about what I wore when we go out?
answer:
13.) Would you hang out with me AND my friends?
answer:
14.) If your friend tried to get with me what would you do?
answer:
15.) If we dated and broke up, would you want me back?
answer:
16.) If I gave you my heart what would you do?
answer:
17.) If I said I loved you would you say it back?
answer:
18.) How much do you like me 1-10?
answer:
19.) How do you feel about me?
answer:
20.) Have i ever made you smile?
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21.) Want to spend the night with me?
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22.) Right now, what is something you need to tell me or think i should know?
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23.) If you had an empty house would you call me to come over?
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24.) Are you gonna repost this so i can reply?
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REPLY!!!
repost even if your taken!
If your a guy repost this with, "If I was your boyfriend"
If your a girl repost this with, "If I was your girlfriend |
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| Homecoming! |
[Jan. 11th, 2008|11:26 am] |
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I'll be home the 15th of Feb till the 6th of March! Hope I get to see everyone. I miss America so much! |
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| Cause I got to... |
[Dec. 4th, 2007|07:29 am] |
1: Because you seemed like a nice/fun guy
2: You're always honest
3: Poofy Bubble Pope
4: I can't really think of anything at the moment
5: Rose
6: Must post it back |
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| Walking through the past... |
[Nov. 19th, 2007|03:39 pm] |
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I just spend the last two hours or so going back through all my old posts and reading the comments and such...I forgot how much went on in my past years of life. I reviewed a lot of it...hell, all of it...and I think it is a good way to measure how you've grown. I reading how I hurt Cam and started dating Tristen like three seconds after they broke up years ago and I'm thinking "Man, I was such a dick! No wonder everyone was pissed at me!" That was quite a few weeks of drama, let me tell you. Ugh, I was such a little idiot in high school. But there were some real good memories and comments. I was reminded of that party where Erin and Jaime sang to me...one of my favorite memories of all time. Truthfully, that memory got me through a night of bullets and fire over here without losing my sanity. And man...was I a pompous little asshole at time in high school! How did any of you like me?! lol, but it's all good. Sometimes I miss those years but I like who I am now, I just wish I got to hang out with my friends more often. But in three years or so I will be bidding adieu to the Navy and hello to civilian life...I hope I get to live near some of you guys, I really miss ya.
Y'all should go through your old posts, its freaky almost. And some of the comments are so heart wrenching! I forgot how many of you have been supportive of me for so many years...and how some wrote whole posts in the journal about me...Erin, I went back to read it...it still means a lot. Just go back and read your journals everyone, you'll notice how much you've grown.
....god, so much DRAMA is high school, lol. |
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| Eh, I'm bored |
[Nov. 9th, 2007|08:25 am] |
...Strangely enough, rather accurate. |
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| Update from the desert... |
[Sep. 29th, 2007|02:16 pm] |
It has been quite awhile since I've posted anything here...well, anything of any worth. I've decided since I have some downtime at work (for what seems like the first time in forever!) I would write an update. I've been out of contact with most of my friends since I arrived here so here's a little something to keep you posted.
Basically since I've been here I've been on a constant, endless trip around Iraq. I lost count of the helicopter rides after around 18 as I flew in all the crdinal directions to cover stories. I've seen some amazing deeds and some terrible conditions. I've watched on a foot patrol soldiers lower their weapons and open themselves up to attack just to help a young child stuck in some rubble. She had been playing and slid and fell into a small gap, unable to remove herself.
The one thing that has really struck me since I've been here has been the passion of the Iraqi citizens. EVERY SINGLE ONE I've met has admitted to living in total fear of the insurgents. Many have lost family members to the war and still grieve for their lost loved ones. Yet STILL they go out and stand guard over their neighboorhoods, throwing out the terrorists they can find lurking among their homes. Most turn down the oppourtunity to become rich by the terrorists for the hope that one day this taste of freedom they have is finally theirs.
They sacrafice everything for the chance to just go to work, send their children to school, and not have to fear a bullet and a bomb.
I respect the Iraqis.
I've also seen some terrible things. I won't post any of them here. Next time I am home we can sit around a table, nurse some beer and I'll let you know all about it. They just have no place here on a public website. Too disturbing.
They good thing is I am having a great time while here. I am surrounded by amazing people (even if they are the biggest assholes on the face of this planet) who have taught me a lot. And for my job in the military, I am at the absolute center. Where else is news happening no fast, so often, and has such an impact? Stories I've done have swayed the decisions of some high up people. It is pretty damn cool.
I just know that when my time to reenlist comes up, I am more than likely going to shake my head with a smile and thank them for the chance to serve my country, but the next leg of my life is going to be mind. I haven't decided what exactly I want to do, but I want to do something. I'm going to finish college somewhere and then get a job. I have a couple of jobs waiting for me if I want them when I get out, or atleast some people say I can get a job. Still not sure what I want to do though. Probaly not journalism, its too cut throat for me among civilians. Sooner or later in my life I'm going to write a book, but no time soon. If you have any suggestions let me know, I'm really thinking hard about it right now.
To wrap up I'm having a great time. I miss home and I miss Japan. I miss being in a relationship and I miss beer. And whiskey...mmm, whiskey.
Oh, think well of our troops. They deserve it. There are soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines that are risking their lives for both your freedoms and the Iraqis. Wish us well, even if you don't support those that lead us. Thanks.
Comments are always welcome! |
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| I'm bored and in Iraq...sue me. |
[Aug. 18th, 2007|03:18 pm] |
1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. How have I affected you?
5. What do you think of me?
6. What's the fondest memory you have of me?
7. How long do you think we will be friends?
8. Do you love me?
9. Do you have a crush on me?
10. Would you kiss me?
11. Would you hug me?
12. Physically, what stands out?
13. Emotionally, what stands out?
14. Do you wish I was cooler?
15. On a scale of 1-10, how hot am I?
16. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
17. Am I loveable?
18. How long have you known me?
19. Describe me in one word.
20. What was your first impression?
21. Do you still think that way about me now?
22. What do you think my weakness is?
23. Do you think I'll get married?
24. What makes me happy?
25. What makes me sad?
26. What reminds you of me?
27. If you could give me anything what would it be?
28. How well do you know me?
29. When's the last time you saw me?
30. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
31. Do you think I could kill someone?
32. Have we ever had sex?
33. Do you miss me?
34. Do you think i miss you?
35. What do you think I would be best at in bed?
36. Have you ever envisioned me without clothes on?
37. Why are these called blogs?
38. Have you ever put me in your spank bank?
39. Are you going to put this on your Livejournal and see what I say about you?
ANSWER AND I WILL ANSWER FOR YOU! |
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| And so I'm off! |
[Jul. 13th, 2007|07:41 pm] |
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I leave for Iraq tommorow. Hope to see a lot of you when I get back. I'll miss y'all. Farewell. |
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| Party over here! |
[May. 10th, 2007|10:56 am] |
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For those who don't know, there's a party at my house today, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. Come over. Do it. I demand it. Everyone is invited. |
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| Yo |
[May. 7th, 2007|01:43 pm] |
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Hey, I'm back in GA. Hit me up if you want to hang out. My cell phone is on hiatus until my lost baggage is returned so it's in y'alls court. Call me at 770-978-3665 if you want to talk. |
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| Hey y'all! |
[May. 4th, 2007|01:31 pm] |
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I'm coming home. The 6th at about 1:30 I'll fly back into GA until that saturday afternoon. Hit me up, let me know if you'll be in town. I want to see as many of you as possible before going to Iraq. |
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| And so I march off to war... |
[Apr. 19th, 2007|10:59 am] |
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I got my official orders. I'll be home around the 6th or the 7th, which ever is that sunday, for a about a week before I start my training. I'm going to try to hold one party so I can see everyone. I don't know, we'll see what happens. If you wish to see me, let me know. I want to see everyone atleast once. To be honest, I'm kinda freaked out people. I'm going to need all the friends I can get when I get home. |
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