Tag: Okinawa

Ripped

Saving money has always been hard for me because I try to live higher and more on the edge then my budget allows. I’ve managed to get away with it for quite some time now, 22 years to be exact. Soon I will be depleting funds faster then I can replenish; at least, that is [...]

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Goya .44

flickr: Goya 44 Magnum
Hiromi showed me this badass store in Jusco that sells Okinawan shirts and other clothing. She took me there because she knows I love the Goya. I also am rockin’ the Goya-wear but my shirt is different. I liked hers but mine is way better. Trust me. I’ll show you guys later. [...]

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Typhoon

A typhoon is headed our way!!! All bases on the island are now in TC-1C! The winds are picking up and they sure do look destructive!! Maybe I’ll get some pictures, but if it rains, I’m outta here!

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Relocate

Alright, so I haven’t got an entry in within what? The last week? I’ve moved bases! I am no longer part of 3d MRB, now I am part of the 31-MEU and I am in the 31-MSSG. The MEU is a Marine Expeditionary Unit meaning it is a rapid deployment unit. We can be ANYWHERE [...]

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Prospect

You know, after a few talks and thinking over about my plan, it isn’t going to be easy to find a job here in Japan. Not after they have tons of service members to choose from with a college degree. So what am I going to do? Be a mover? Construction? Babysitter? Ahhh! Its cool. [...]

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Verdict

After many dreams and day-dreams and many thoughts about what life would be like IN the Corps, and OUT of the Corps, I have finally decided on my FINAL decision.
I can’t live a life with even the SLIGHTEST chance exist for me to go to Iraq again. I am going to EAS and no reenlistment [...]

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Workers

flickr: Hammer missing Sickle
My hammer. For one week, we did everything. We counted, we woke up early. We moved, opened, counted, re-counted, closed and put hundreds of boxes and thousands upon thousands of peices of gear. No matter how hard we work, we get no glory for our pain. This is the life of the [...]

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Inventory

Well, so its began and its been going on for two days and we are about to start day three at 0330. Counting an entire battalion’s warehouse worth of gear is great for your legs and mind, and basicly your entire body. Hits all the spots just right. I just can’t wait til the big [...]

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Aqua

I got to get this e-mail posting option to work so I can moblog. For now, just enjoy these saved pictures.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

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