Melanie

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:32:33 GMT

I'M ENGAGED!!!!!

My late Christmas entry

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:01:55 GMT

Not that there is anything to report...
Me and a few friends exchanged gifts, I gotta cute purse with a matching wallet, and speakers for my Ipod mini. And then we got a bunch of little gifts from "Operation Christmas" or something and also 3 big boxes full of cute little stupid presents from who knows who nice people for the females in my unit, males got 4. The thought was very appreciated. So christmas was ok. We all pretty much slept all day. Then I had a mission at night, to pick up bus loads of people from the airport, but the flight was cancelled, so it was just a nice joy ride lol. Then I called a bunch of people like my whole family, Amber and Becky! It was good. I so can't wait to get my cell phone back so I can call them all the time and hopefully with better reception. :) And people can call me when they want, even better. Like my dad will tell me how he would just hope that I would call for the longest time. lol

OOH! I have had a thought recently of opening a restaraunt with my sisters. I guess its just a dream right now. And if I do get stop lossed and go to Afganistan in 2007, then I should have enough money saved up, I might not even need a loan, but if I do, I could get a VA loan for 10,000. So, as long as my sisters like the idea, it may not be just a dream. I know there are a lot more details to make it work, but we have several years to figure them out. But if it does happen, will everyone eat there? lol

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Wed, 07 Dec 2005 09:22:23 GMT

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Tue, 06 Dec 2005 04:58:33 GMT

I LEAVE IRAQ TODAY!!!! Yipppeeee!!!

Well, Kuwait may not be the states, and has tents and cots... but its safe there, and its a change, so I'm still excited. Tonight its just one more step to go home. And of course, I got 3 packages from my high school the day before I leave. 1 was all books, and they sent lots of chocolate (YAY) and some letters again too. Some of the letters were really cute (in an eigth grade way... horrible grammer and writing) it had some pictures, my friends brother was in one, and Mary's sister wrote one, it was cute. They were mostly the usual, photo copies of "Dear soldier"s but a few were a little more personal. I felt so bad. Me and some friends made fun of some of these kids soooo bad. Like... why in the world would you write to a soldier about how your mom is a cafeteria lunch lady who makes $350 every two weeks... and how you are not ashamed of, but don't want to grow up to be...
And then some of the kids only did it becuase there teachers had nothing better to do than to make them write letters... so they were incredibly lame. AND this other kid was asking a bunch of questions, like "Do you like the military" and out of nowhere "Do you like spam? I like spam." So whenever I'm down I can take out these letters and have a laugh. lol

Self analysis/ complain entry

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 18:54:19 GMT

I feel so completely alone. There are times when I want to have a load of friends,a boyfriend and be social, but then theres those times, where I just want to be a loner and I don't feel like talking to anyone.
Everytime I sorta start seeing a guy and getting a little serious, I destroy it. Maybe I just havent found that one yet. A guy could be 90% perfect for me, and yet even that is not good enough for me.
It's like now. I've been talking to this guy and had a crush or whatever, I liked him... but then he started coming over all the time (breaking the rules and actually coming in the room) For a little while it was perfect. We would hang out, watch movies, cuddle and kiss (and thats as far as it went) and talk about our families and home and everything. It was like he was the one, then all of a sudden, I don't know when, everything hit me, everything I couldn't stand, small tings, like the way his whole mouth engulfed my when we kissed, and that I never found him attractive, that he was a physco about his college football team, the fact that he is 11 years older (although he didnt act it) and that he was a bit boring and I dunno, its like I'm still young and want to have fun and enjoy life a bit before I'm 31 and ready for a family.
Maybe I shouldn't think into things so much.
And maybe I should stop hiding out in my room.

I've set a goal to get out... and do anything I have ever wanted to... when I get back to the states. Where the rules are less strict and I can wear my pj pants outside.

But thats all for now because it is time for gilmore girls!!!

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 18:59:24 GMT

Credit here I come!

This thanksgiving is gunna suck. I have to work a 12 hour shift, and they only have turkey at the lunch meal. But sadly, this will be better than last thanksgiving, I was still at reception at Fort Stewart, didnt know anyone, well except this guy I was sorta dating who I waited for all day, and all I had was a turkey sub from subway... I will never wait on a guy like that ever again! So... at least I know people this year. I'll try to get out of the office long enough to grab my roomate for lunch. And they better have pumpkin pie!

Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:33:35 GMT

How is one website going to say that my towns population is 12,497 and another says 3,900? About half say one thing and the other half says the other.

I'm sure its the 12,497 one.

Can you see how bored I am? Looking up my towns population for fun!

Curiosity killed the cat.

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:45:03 GMT

If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want--good or bad. When you're finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or moritified) about what people remember about you.

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:43:13 GMT

My school is so cute. Sending me packages, even after I said I might not get it, since I'm leaving so late. I've received a few packages before with cute letters and pictures. Maybe I'm a lamo, but I hang a bunch of them on my wall from every package. It meant a lot getting even stupid packages full of things I would never use. It was just nice to know that someone cared for me or appreciated what I'm doing over here.

On another note... Disturbing moment of the day: A chaplain cursed someone out today... in the "chapel"... about moving "his" things around. Everyone was shocked!

My dad is stuck on Fords. He said he's getting buddy buddy with a car salesman, so he can try and get me a good deal, but he is mentioning cars such as the Ford Fusion or the Ford Focus. He likes Fords because they are cheaper up front, and he says that the Fusion has good gas mileage. But everyone I know here still recommends anything but Ford. Knowing me, I may end up choosing more over looks than anything else.

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:02:53 GMT

My arms hurt.

I got shots today. Yippee? I got my flu shot and Hep A (I don't even know if I got it before, if that matters) One on each arm, and then some other one. PPD or PDD, something like that. One more step down on my journey home.

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 17:00:15 GMT

So I finally did it. I finally got myself promoted. Well, its still nothing special. Just another automatic promotion because I was in for 2 years. Wow... two years. I can't believe its been that long already. Half in training, and half in Iraq. I hope it's much better after returning to the States.

The promotion ended up being better. Because they screwed me over, and changed the time at the last minute, there was a lot less people than usual, and it's practically required to give a little speech. The less people the better right?

Well, now thats all of that formal stuff is over with, I can enjoy my extra 100 a month... when I get back to the states that is.

They are starting redeployment briefings, which are given about a month out, in about a week, so even though I know I volenteered to stay (in Kuwait) until February, its so exciting. I just can't wait to get to Kuwait.

We get our shots this week too, including the flu shot :(

Even though we are leaving in about a month, our LTC wants us to move to this building this week that we built (well overwatched and payed for that is, really all the credit goes to the hard working Iraqis) But we knew it was going to happen. He wants to move in just to say that he occupied a new building over here. So woohoo, he looks better.

All of our stuff will be packed up by the 22 of this month. It is finally starting to happen!

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:43:53 GMT

It's sad... I think this memorial was easier, or less sad than the last. Does is get easier with each death? It just doesn't seem right. It makes me feel horrible.

On another note, it seems almost 100% positive that because I gave a maybe, it really meant I was volenteering to stay until February. But like I said before, it just means more money for my car, to save for the future, whatever. The only down side is that my favoritest friend and roomate, Heather is apparently on the first flight out, in early December. So, I'll be lonely, very lonely. I believe there is about 40- 45 under enlisted soldiers staying until February, hopefully people I like to talk to. I may have to learn how to drive a stick. LOL This could be bad. The last time I drove a stick I went from 1st to 3rd and totally messed up and gave up, but besides that I was almost a natural :) But ick! I'll be living out of just my duffel bag and one carry on for probably at LEAST a month, and prolly living in a tent again, with my sleeping bag and a cot. WOOHOOO!!! Camping in Kuwait! Again...

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:55:03 GMT

Some guy came to my room, that has never come by before.

He asked us to go to a party.

...They were really desperate for girls.

Doesn't that make me feel great!

I told him I was anti social.

26 OCT 2005

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:53:43 GMT

I'm not in the mood to go into this subject very deeply.

The memorial is Saturday.

MSG Wallsmith and SSG Acevedo.

They were both great NCO's and great friends, to everyone.

It's horrible knowing that they both have several kids, and were so close to retirement. I couldn't even imagine, being their family, so close to redeployment, excited and hopeful, waiting, preparing for their return, but seeing thosearmy personnel, who didn't even know them, informing me of the horrible news.

It's worse when you know the details and the gruesome facts and can picture what they went through. It just goes through my mind sometimes. He seemed so calm, himself, telling people what he saw... I couldn't even imagine. You know, it's like, I've never even seen more than a papercut really.

It really makes me appreciate those who go outside the wire all the time so much more.

SSG Acevedo ... he's up there with his buddy, the one he was always walking with, SGT Vilorio. Irony?

Another friend got hurt, but not badly. Popert will be fine.

I still don't think it has fully hit me yet.

Opinion please!

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 15:00:09 GMT

Honda civic or Ford escort?

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:51:15 GMT

Total shock!:

This girl, that I really hate, from California, has never heard of Fluff!!!

I was completely shocked.

I just couldn't imagine a place without peanut butter and fluff sandwiches!

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:04:04 GMT

You Are 25 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Am I suppossed to be happy or sad that I act 5 years older the I really am?

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:47:06 GMT

yup yup yup

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:40:52 GMT

I was burning maps for the second day in a row. Let me tell you how much fun it it: --------

I mean its already over 100 degrees outside and I'm standing next to a fire all day. I got a small burn from just being outside in the sun, not bad though.

Plus one of these maps tried to save itself by cutting me. I hate paper cuts. Well, I got my revenge. Its well ashen by now. Silly map, don't you know its pontless? It's like a bee trying to protect itself. Your gunna die anyways!!!

I guess some people or things just want to give it their all, go down with a fight.

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:35:33 GMT

I have finally gone to the TMC. Well actually I went yesterday, but I took some pills and passed out last night. But anyways... its a kidney infection. I had no idea your back could hurt from a kidney infection. It sucks... I guess I haven't been drinking enough water. lol I got some pills and a check up in 9 days. I wonder how long this will take.

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 03:20:55 GMT

You know what sucks that has probably happened to everyone at one point or another, in fact I am almost sure everyone has this problem

Have you ever woken up in excrutiating pain?

Well that almost happened. I'm starting to think that I didn't really wake up untill I went to the bathroom, because it didnt hurt getting dressed, but somewhere in between going pee and brushing my teeth, my back just started hating me. I mean if I moved a fraction of a centimeter it would start screaming at me. And it still continues to this moment. I tryed to do pt, the bike in fact, but moving, AT ALL kills. So skipping pt this morning, to go to the TMC, to be told that I'm a liar, I don't hurt, and given lame pills that don't work just to shut me up.

Wish me luck!

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 05:08:56 GMT

So this is how it is going to all work, or at least this is as far as we know right now.

There will be at least 3 flights leaving from here, one in November, one in December and one in January. And regardless of when you fly, they say block leave won't start untill March.

And they are sending my CPT in November, most likely, so I will be stuck untill January or whenever the last flight is.

Just more to save for my car and gas... and all the other shopping I know I'm going to do as soon as I get back.

POOPEE

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 15:28:31 GMT

So apparently showering here or even washing our hands is absolutely pointless. You know, the other day "those" people tested the water and discovered that there were particles of poop and pee in the water. I knew the water was gross before, cuz they told us and put a sign in the bathroom, saying "Do not drink or brush teeth with this water" So knowing this just makes it ten times worse. Even more so, when you see people ignoring the signs and brushing their teeth with the water.

I can't wait to go back and take a CLEAN shower!!!

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:25:06 GMT

So today was a surprisingly good day.

We had PT, like usual... very boring. Bike 30 minutes...

Breakfast- thought I had to eat alone, but my company surprised me. They were playing collateral AGAIN so company was very good.

Then at work... I actually had work to do. And shockingly, I didn't mind all the walking around to all the companies.

Then we got out of work early to do what? To have a water balloon fight! Thats right, a water balloon fight, in Iraq. They planned it as some Capture the Flag sort of game, but we had a lot more fun with all the friendly fire. Then it was all the highest ranking people against everyone, until the balloons ran out. Everyone was soaked. It was a blast.

Picking up my laundry... The sunset was beautiful!!! Clouds and everything!!!! Thats right CLOUDS!!! They're coming!!! lol

It has still only rained once, for 15 minutes. But clouds are a big step.

I'm in a such a good mood, I'm almost looking forward to the step arobics, that my squad leader just decided yesterday to make us all do once a week, just because she does PT in the evening and doesn't see us during pt and wants to try the arobics because SHE likes the way she saw them do an ab workout... People who try to quit smoking are really annoying and should not speak or have any human contact for at least 2 or 3 months. They might have better luck quitting then any way.

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 17:23:26 GMT

This whole Iraq thing is extremely boring. But we will be packing up everything within a month! I still don't get to leave until January, and they won't let us go on block leave until March.

X-mas in March! Woohoo!!! I can't wait. I'll be cooking a big turkey dinner... in the middle of March. Who wants some?