Lord of the Free Cows ([info]grininwolf) wrote,
@ 2004-10-09 21:50:00
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Current mood: drained
Current music:Seven Wiser - Losing Grip

When the World Goes Splat
So what do you do when it suddenly hits you how much you're gonna have to sacrifice to have the life you want, the job you want, to do that which will make you feel like you are contributin to society? Well, these last couple of days I have really started to realize that almost everything I really want in life will have to be put on hold to make room for the current goal I am chasin. I will more than likely not have a gf anytime soon, I will more than likely lose the majority of my friends due to me not havin time to maintain the friendships, and I will more than likely lose myself and what makes me be to changing to be what I have to be for my job. So basically everythin I cling to in life I will have fly right out the window. Hmmm, seems like this could be one of the roughest decisions I have ever made in that I will stick to it even though I know how much I sacrifice for one job. Someday I will be an old man and I will look back at the life I lived and then I can question myself and ask, "Was it really worth what you gave up?" I only hope that when I get to that point my answer is yes. As it stands right now I don't know if I think it is worth losin everythin I am right now, but I wouldn't change the decisions I have made for any amount of money. I guess all I can do is hold on and try not to become too much a man that no one can recognize from whom I once was....

-Josh

"This job is a lonely job...throw your ruck on and walk for miles by yourself...That's just what we do"




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[info]eyesofgrey
2004-10-09 10:38 pm UTC (link)
Yeah...being a part of the military in any capacity is a special job and it takes a special kind of person. I know there are some who think that anyone should be prepared to be a soldier. I can understand this perspective to a point, but at the same time, not everyone is capable (irrespective of the amount of training they receive).

I can also understand where you are coming from as it relates to making sacrifices...it's true. The life of a soldier is a very rough one and to some degree a very lonely one. It's no suprise to me to see groups of soldiers (particular younger ones) sticking together as their own little posse. You may not be around these people forever, but you realize early on that if the "right" situation arises, these people may save your life or depend upon you to save theirs.

In many regards I don't envy you. I don't know if I could make it in the military or not...but I've never had a desire to go. I'm not sure I have the heart for it, and I know that I wouldn't be doing anyone any favors by going against the grain that directly. At the same time, you know that you have a very important job and that you can take a lot of pride in what you do. It's not everything, but it is, perhaps, a doorway to solace.

-- Chris

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[info]revhibiki
2004-10-10 06:38 am UTC (link)
What is the terror of death?

That we die, our work incomplete.

What is the joy of life?

To die knowing our task is done.

Stick with it, bro. If the people are your friends, they'll understand that this is what you want to do, and where you want to be, and they will stand by you. Yada yada. Please insert fifty cents to continue. This message will self destruct in five millenia.

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[info]cosplayangel
2004-10-11 04:49 am UTC (link)
Awww, yeah that's not right they keep you from seeing your girl over the weekend. I don't know anything about the army but I'd guess when you're finished with training they don't pull leave time away like or I'd hope not. So there you go ^_^ Not to long and you can have time for pretty girls ^_~

As for the question was it worth what you gave up. Being home schooled and being a non party person (I've skiped every party I have ever been invited too by people at school) people would I say missed out on a lot but to me it doesn't feel that way it was my own idea and I like my life ^_^ So you picked the army don't let people make you feel like you're missing out on something becasue of it stick with what you wanted.

Yeah I know I'm not Yoda or anything but.... hey I give hugs! ^_~ *huggles*

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[info]robo_bug
2004-10-15 09:48 am UTC (link)
Josh,
All I can say is that people like yourself, I admire. The willingness to make a difference in not only your own life, but in the lives of others is always a nobel cause. When you look back at what you have done, make sure to take into account the lives you have saved, and those that you have protected from harm. Your reward will be greater than that of a man unwilling to make sacrafices.

Take Care and God Bless,
Chad

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