Okay so I know the question of the day is
W_T_F
are you doing going to Iraq??
Shrug.
I'm goin'.
I'll be working as an instructor...
training other instructors
developing curriculum
offering administrative support
and basically making a lot of money
and
more importantly,
taking up a challenge.
I need one.
I need many.
I'm just figuring that out.
The importance of having one I mean.
Do I know, if I can manage myself with an almost entirely male population all loaded up on testosterone and machismo?
Nope.
Do I know if I am doing the right thing by my family?
No, I don't know that either.
Do I know, if I'll be safe in the middle of the Sunni Triangle?
nuh uh...
But.
I'm sure as hell going to find out.
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If you do the right thing by yourself, if the core of you is going to be fulfilled, then the answer is yes. You are doing the right thing by everyone. Sometimes you have to break the rules of society (which are not always tangible things).
A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
I dig it. I'm glad to see someone who wants to make the most out of life, and help others at the same time. I have a nephew who will soon be working in the green zone in Baghdad.
Life should be an adventure, and by golly it's good to see that you appreciate that. Cheers Hope!!
Go Get em Sunshine!
There are a lot of unknowns, but that's what makes it so exciting and adventurous!
linda--"rule breaker" got stamped on my ass before I left the hospital. well on one side anyway...the other side said "pain in the ass".
Mattman- give him my email and Ill buy him an MRE!!
Sage-- I intend to. ;)
Jay--YUP YUP YUP...and the cool thing is I can keep blogging as usual.
I just want to scream, "DON'T GO!"
Iraq scares me and I can't imagine any amount of money would make me want to go there.
How long is it for? Will you take your family or leave them? Gosh, I'm just worried about you. *hugs*
Fairy--no worries, my boss is a a former Master Sgt in the Marine Corps and our headquarters is surrounded by Ghurka guards, the only group superior to these badasses are jarheads. Taji is fairly stable in that IRaqi fairly stable way. I can't wait! and no, I'm not afraid at all. I'll have R&R and no it's no place for the kiddos, but they'll be fine. Dad is an equal partner and we have two sets of grandparents in close proximity...I plan on posting more about what you are asking. The family dynamic is a whooooooooole other post.
This may be that elusive something you have been searching for all this time.I knew you "sounded" a lot happier lately.
Be safe.
This is a great adventure that includes an excellent cause. Congratulations to you for taking the risk.
It sure is a difficult decision. I can't imagine going now. I've heard of stories of people who were called back into service and who had to go.
But to choose to go is another story. God speed on his safe return.
That is what I had heard you were going to do. So are you a part of the service (like enlisted) or how did you get this gig? We will miss you and wish you would not go....but you are a stubborn woman! he he he How long will you be gone?
I applaud you for making this choice. You don't know the answer to some of those important questions, but you're going to go anyway.
Peg...maybe so--but part of me still waits for this to blow up in my face. Wait did I just use the words blow and up? ack.
Wow--Thank you, Brett. Send me a Cubbie hat and I'll wear it over there! xo
Grasshopper-- I figured word would travel fast...ladies start your webcams...
Travis--well now that you put it that way.
Yep, I definitely going...heehee.
There is challenge and then there's CHALLENGE! It's an amazing opportunity and you'll no doubt be great at it.
Cool. You're like a dude at heart, with a little female sweetness mixed in. Good combination....
mnwhr...you say the nicest things.
phil...yep we've talked about that before. I think you are probably right...though I dont know how sweet. lol.
I am JUST NOW able to check your blog!! Whew..time flies and it's all work lately.
I'm catching up...just wanted to ask if you are going enlisted and do you know how long you'll be there? In a way I don't think you'll be going enlisted because you said it's paying good money and being in the military and making good money are two different things (I used to be in the Navy years ago).
Go with your heart. The rest will fall where it may and it will all be OK.