Changes In Life

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nemo09

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For once, I'm not bitching. Imagine that.

About a year ago, as many of you know, I had joined the Navy. First as a Crypto, and then opted to become a Nuke-Tech instead. Sweet. I'm sure i'm going to be called a pussy by many of you for this, for backing out of my obligations, etc. But, oh, about half a year ago I began thinking that maybe the Navy wasn't for me. Heck, it might still be an option, but for now I am going to try something that isin't so permanent.

I just didn't want to get locked into something that may make me miserable for six years. Plus I began finding that, although I really do enjoy physics, I'm not terribly good at it.

I pulled out of the Navy, took the SAT, and the ACT. I performed splendidly. I started applying at various universities, and filling out forms for scholarships, grants, aid, etc.

Now, I'm getting it all back. I got accepted at the school I'd love to go to, I have the money, I have everything I need to get myself through school. I'm considering a History/ English double major, and I get to say goodbye to the train wreck that is my life in only a short 2 months.

Yeah, my mother is still a huge bitch, who cares little for her children, and my home life is the circus it's always been. Is it still miserable? You bet. Do I still work a shitty, dead-end job? yuh-huh. Not learning anything in school? yep. But I get to kiss all this sorry ass shit goodbye, and start someplace new. Far away from my mothers constant threats, far away from everything that makes me unhappy. No one can take this away from me. I earned it all myself. Soon my life will be mine, and mine alone. I can't wait.

My morale couldn't be higher. Only two more months of this life, and you bet I'm crossing off the days.
 
that's cool man, i kinda did the same, only difference was, i was good at my job - very good. Point is: its good to start again, life can get you into a rut and the people that are happiest are the ones that let down the tires a little so that they can get out.


also:what's with me and the metaphors today?
 
Yeah, Money vs. Happiness.

Happiness wins.

I got to go to my future campus this last weekend. It was killer. Registered for classes, did all that crap. It was a beautiful place, with so few people. I freaking loved it.

Percentage wise, there were just as many idiots, but, there are alot fewer people, so it's liess noticeable. I still love the convo I had with a Sigma Nu frat guy.

Frat Boy: "So, what are you planning on studying?"
Me: "English with an emphasis on Literature, and History."
Frat Boy: "Ugh, dude, be prepared to read alot."
Me: "Yeah, Literature. That usually refers to books, which usually, usually must be read, but uh thanks for the heads up." Almost didn't know what I was getting into."
 
My son wants to be an ancient times type historian. Not like, Indiana Jones, more like the guy that has a shit ton of tomes and books and stuff for no reason. God only knows why...BORING BORING BORING. He wants to learn ancient Greek and Latin and Egyptian. Thats a lot of learning. Not sure where to start with that but I promised him some stuff for his birthday on the subjects.

Keep looking to the bright side Farcuer, and yeah, your mom might be a bitch, but the good news is that you really don't have to choose to be associated with her unless you want to.
 
Although I don't know you in the slightest, nice work. I'm glad you found what you really wanted to do. I hopped around from career choice to career choice all throughout high school, and finally settled on the Marines. Even though I can't sign up for the DEP (Delayed Entry Program) until July this year, I have totally made up my mind. Glad others have too!
 
Sounds fair enough to me, mate. Six years is a long time. You are hardly going to be making the big bucks in the Navy so unless you feel it is your calling then leave it.

Be good to your mother. You'll miss her when she is gone.
 
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