posted by tommie on Oct 25
Yet again I’ve I’ve been drawn away from my blog by the every day occurrences of Iraq. Lately I’ve been trying to jot down all my ideas about politics and government, story ideas, and keep up with work. On the bright side I did sign off my leave counseling statement a few days ago which means it is only a few weeks left to go.
In addition to getting ready for leave and redeployment now I got to get my stuff ready to change rooms. That means narrowing down the crap that I have somehow managed to gather during this deployment to what I actually intend to keep, shipping home the additions to my book collection and mail my keyboard home.
But back on track and in large in Iraq. Work is just as slow and busy as usual. Long shifts of the same thing day in and day out; however, it is much better than going out of the wire I suppose. All I know is that it’ll be a much needed break to finally come home for a little while. Still no date as of yet, be then again I couldn’t say anything about it anyways due to operational security.
Alas it is already after four in the morning and I still have to get up in the morning to pull internet guard. Not exactly crazy entertaining but it gets me away from the usual dilly dally of the work routine. Have a wonderful day and take care of yourselves!
Out of ideas and exhausted as hell, Tommie Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Pup)
posted by tommie on Oct 5
So yea, as the title so obviously puts it I am currently on a “Heroes” roll. Between yesterday and today I’ve watched 6 of the 7 discs for the first season and am currently starting the seventh. If you haven’t already I suggest watching it, the show has a darn good story line and to me shows that we should be more accepting of those different then us.
In addition I just wanted to say that things aren’t going too badly here; however, I wanted to let everyone know to be careful. Yet again I have a bad feeling and the last time that happened one of my aunts houses got washed away by Ike, not to mention the several occasions before that incident.
Remember to keep those that you love close and hold faith in anything and everything that you do. There is a plan for all of us and the only thing we can do is to try and achieve that plan to the best of our abilities.
Tommie Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Pup)
posted by tommie on Oct 2
In our lives there are always things that are not quite so out in the open, things that you don’t really want the entire world to know about. Each and every one of us has these at some point in our lives and most of us carry a few things to the grave. With so much pressure being constantly put on our youth to meet standards and to match up to the dreams of their parents and grandparents I find it more and more that they really don’t know their kids at all.
Most of the time this isn’t even an actual effort, it just happens. Sometimes people keep these secrets for fear that the world won’t accept us for who we are and what out personal beliefs are per certain topics. Even I, who on most topics you ever could come up with is as open as a book, have some secrets that I’ve struggled with concerning letting family know about. Friends and certain individuals have learned things about me that in general aren’t that bad; however, the fear of reaction or public consensus have held me back all the same.
This post is mainly a challenge to those of you who are my readers and to myself. At some point in your life share these “deep dark secrets” with those that you care the most about. I understand that it can be frightening; however, if we can’t trust these people to love and accept us then what can we expect from the outside world or even ourselves. Be it in person, over the phone, or in a letter I encourage you to take that step and share something small at first moving on to larger things later on…
On an entirely different note: my squad has officially labeled me as a cultist because of my general beliefs in the government and how I would operate as a leader. For some reason wanting to lead future generations into a bright new age labels you as a cultist; however, I’ll shrug it off as close mindedness and look for support else where. Personally I see no problem with a totalitarian structure with egalitarianistic beliefs. *shrug* Some people disagree with that thought…
Chaos and confusion, Tommie Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Pup)