2 Year Mark

It's a couple weeks past, but on 7 July 2006, I hit my 2 year mark in the Army. For some reason it doesn't really feel like I've been in the Army all the long. However, it feels like I've been in Korea for a lifetime. Most people say that it's not the "real Army" over here in Korea, and I can see why. A lot of discipline and military bearing goes out the window. It's pretty lax. Some days, I don't really feel like I'm in the Army at all... Just an ordinary job, in a not so ordinary place.

Lately, things have been pretty good. For the longest time, I refused to get to know a lot of people, or just didn't care to. I just wanted to ride my time out, and go home. But I've actually grown quite fond of most of the people in my unit. It really is almost like a family. A lot of these guys would do anything for me, as I would for them. It's been good times hanging out lately.

With that said, I still can't wait to get out and come home! The military is good for some people, but not for me. I know I can easily advance in the military, but it's not what I want to do. I came into the military to get experience. I've got some, and now I'm ready to move on. Like I said, I chose a certain path, and I'm sticking to it.