Conflicts

So while I have been deployed there are alot of conflicts I have gone through. Nothing is like the one that is going on now. When we left home we got a bunch of people who were not organic 1161st. Which means we got a bunch of people from other units to fill our numbers. One of them was our platoon leader who is a Lieutenant. Being an LT I have to give him the proper military respects, however this moron is only 23. He has no experience leading anything other than himself and he doesnt even do that right. When we first deployed he wanted nothing to do with the training that we did as a platoon, you know team building, to make sure we all get along. Well when we got to Iraq he decided he wanted to be a bigger part. All he does is get in the way, He has even tried to get SFC Garcia, a good friend of mine and the second platoon platoon sergeant, in a ton of trouble. Some of which has included me and is part of the reason as to why I got removed from my platoon. This guy has admitted that he has tried to get Garcia fired from his job. Now let me tell you that Garcia has been in the military for 20 years and is about to retire. So I would think that having 20 years of experience is a little bit better than zero freakin experience.

Well anywho, a bunch of NCO's are getting together tomorrow to talk about the crap that has been going on, and how our chain of command is at fault. They want me to be there but I dont think that I want to be involved with that because I have this feeling that it is going to backfire on them all. I am really sad that I am not part of the Platoon but I feel as though I am away from all the BS that is happening. So I would like to say for the record, I DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO BEING A TRUCK DRIVER AND I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT OF THE MILITARY.

-It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop-
Confucius

MY POOR FEET

So a while ago I went for a run. I was running for about 45 min, when I came back I had huge blisters on each foot. It was so painful for about 3 days. So once that was all good I started to prepare for the 5k that I did today. Well I ran that which was the first 5k I have ever done. When I got done with that I didnt have blisters ohhh no. What I had was two raw spots, one on each foot. Both of which were far worse than any blister. I cant even walk right now. I hope that this heals quickly I cant stand to be in pain when I walk.

-It is good to learn what to avoid by studying the misfortunes of others-
Publius Syrius

THAT'S STAFF SERGEANT LATHROP TO YOU!

MEH

So today I have come to realize that with this new job in the office, I tend to hang out by myself. I went to lunch today by myself, kinda boring. I usually dont have time anymore to hang out with my friends from my platoon. I work 4-midnight everyday and then sleep right after that. All of my friends work the nights, so when I am done with my shift and ready or bed everyone else is still working. Im not exactly sure why I care that eat alone, but for some reason I like to talk to people. Oh well I guess, I am not going to worry about it anymore, if I hang out with people thats fine but thats not the important thing. Its more important for me to talk to my wife and family than it is to worry about who I hang out with over here. Really starting to miss everything back home lately. I have been thinking alot about Toby lately, I wonder if he even knows that I am gone, or if he will recognize me when I get home. I unfortunately have even thought what will happen in a few years if something were to happen to him. I really dont like to think about it but I know it will happen eventually. Any who these thoughts for this blog havent been that happy I guess but I am doing well and trying to enjoy myself when I can. Hopefully Ill be home in late February.

Ask yourself this question:
"Will this matter a year from now?"
Richard Carlson

1:37 AM

So yeah thats what time it is right now. I have slept for a total of about 1 hour and 20 min. This has been happening more and more lately. I will sleep for an hour or two then I wont be able to sleep again for a while. What is the deal? This really sucks, I havent slept a continuos 6-8 hour period (without some kind of sleeping aid) since the first deployment. I gotta see if I can blame this on the military some how. Other than that things are alright here. I get to go on a mission again soon, yeah I am actually a truck driver not a secretary. Glad someone finally figured that out. Well thats about all I got for now, stayed tuned for more updates.

How ya doin'? Peace be with you. Praise Jebus.

Homer Simpson

(just thought that was humorous, dont forget to praise Jebus)

Things that I miss

So anyways I was sitting here trying to think of what to write about, when I suddenly started thinking of the things I am missing out on. For one I just looked at a friends facebook and saw their hiking photos. Great shots of Mt Rainier, that's one thing I would love to be doing right now. The other is my wife of course, I miss her the most. I also miss my dog, Toby. Elizabeth said that he has been depressed without me, I cant tell if its true or if she is just trying to make me feel better. There are numerous other things that I miss but the one big thing that I am going to miss in January is my best friends wedding. I have known Aaron for at least 20 years and he was my best man. They tried to push the wedding back so I would make it in time but they couldn't push it out any longer than January. I appreciate them trying to make it so that I can be there but it is just almost impossible. I guess I will have to make it up to them when I get home. Any ways that's about all I have for now, I don't want to dwell on these things, makes it harder to be here.

-One way to get the most out of life is
to look upon it as an adventure-

William Feather

New hours

HOORAY. I finally got new hours at work. I am now working the swing shift, so afternoon to late evening. I am excited cuz this means no more early mornings and more time to spend talking to my wife on skype. Thats the best part in my mind, my wife means everything to me and I miss her so much. Only like three and half months till Hawaii. Yeah woohoo.

-A loving heart is the truest wisdom-
Charles Dickens