September 14, 2007
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New Beginnings
Holy crap, I’ve been gone for a while. In no particular order, I would like to give a big thanks to those who checked on me while I had disappeared from Xanga. So, Thank You, Sharon, Jane, and… well, that’s it. The rest of you, whatever.
Huge updates. Huge. The first thing is that I am officially a civilian, again. I had actually been working this since February, but didn’t really say anything. Second, I am back in NYC (with Tigger) and job hunting. The need for a paycheck is great. The Army owes me a bit of money, but since they have been screwing up soldier’s pay since the Civil war, instead of getting it 2 weeks after I left, it has been 4 weeks, and the problem is only now getting resolved. I also have the need for hours of structured time, since trying to fill my day, every day, without single direction, is killing me. One day off is great. 7 is painful. Also, job hunting feels like a job.
In other news, today I took the FBI Phase 1 Examination. I would tell you about it, but we signed this pesky Non-Disclosure Agreement, so I can’t really say much other than what you may find in books already published on the subject, or the FBI’s own prep manual (which is where the books get the info). Let’s just say that even though I am quite good at math, the test is not designed to be completed in the alloted time. Also, there is no penalty for guessing (as in the SAT), and they stress this point in the beginning. There was actually a three question section where I looked at it and said “screw this,” and filled in three random bubbles.
In any case, I will find out the results in 7-10 days, so everyone cross their fingers, and feel free to cross toes, also.On a final note, Sunday (16th) is my birthday, and I will hit the big 26. Yup, getting old. For those family and friends that I normally exchange gifts with, here is my Amazon.com wishlist.
I am definitely behind on stories, such as my trip to Movieland (theme park in Italy), when I went skydiving (tandem jump, and there’s a video), my trip to Pisa, and getting Tigger across the Atlantic Ocean. These will get updated eventually.
Black 6, out.
Comments (6)
Hi, Well first it is good “hearing” from you. You did have been “concerned”. I am proud for you. I have heard from other soldiers about how there bonus pay and such is not being paid to them. I checked out your wish list. Some things I understand but Super Paper Mario? Just does not sound like You? smile smile. I look forward to the video and I was wondering how it was getting Tigger across the pond. Now you are just a baby–my b’day is tomorrow - Sep 15th and I am way way older than you
but hey I am proud. By the way the job market here is beyond great–and do know “some” people that works at the FBI in town–don’t ask why-NO I did not do anything wrong. Anyway if your ever like to head south be sure to yell and more than welcome. The beach here is beyond beautiful and is wonderful to run — okay I walk on. Take Care, Sharon in Charleston, SC
DUDE YOUR STILL ALIVE……
Ok so for the record I assumed you were ok instead of checking on you bc we’ll I know you know how to take care of yourself and if anything was up you’d have said something.. But its good to hear your alright and mixed feelings about the civilian thing. That could be good and bad, depending on how you look at it. FBI would be sweet, I might apply with them, we’ll see. Good luck to you tho, with the FBI and any other job…
And pills, yea lets not go there..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Seems like a year of big changes, not that you’ve really been doing the same thing or staying in one place for very long.
Civilian? Cool. FBI? Cool.
Kanye’s Graduation? Very cool.
I’m listening to Flashing Lights right now.
Enjoy your day
Good luck with the FBI test…A couple of the guys I’m in country with are taking it when we get home…
A train leaves Washington, DC traveling at 90 mph west, and another train leaves Seattle traveling at 110 mph east. The conductors on both trains are drunk, and there is a woman passed out on the tracks in Cleveland. Which of the following will most likely occur?
a) The trains will collide in Cleveland, crushing the woman to bits.
b) The conductors will be stopped for DUI, and the woman will be saved.
c) Terrorists. 9/11. Saddam Hussein.