My niece

This kiddo always makes me smile; I'm so happy to live a lot closer to family now,  after 12 years in the military.

A few things Im thankful for

I have a lot to be thankful for, and I thank god for it everyday. There are many things, but I will share just a few.  First off, I would have rathered being in Oahu right now, but sometimes things don't go the way we want them to go.  Living in Oahu was just not meant to be, but maybe in the future.  Leaving was the hardest thing to do, but it was for the better and everything worked out.  I'm thankful for the path that god has put me on, because a year ago I wouldn't have seen myself living in Chicago.  I'm thankful to be in school, have a job, a roof over my head, and also living a lot more closer to my family.  I'm sure my family is annoyed by me by now, but hey! I LOVE YOU! : )

Hawai'i tour

My Hawai'i tour, will definitely go down as my more depressing times, in the military. I rely on running more than I did at previous duty stations. People don't see it but I struggle everyday. Running keeps my mind off of being older, never married, and with no kids. I want all of that but nowadays its tought to achieve that. Most my age have allready lived everything I want. Some are going on a second round. The thought of not being able to pass on a legacy sucks. I flush it out of my head during every run. I'm just happy that I have something to keep my mind occupied, and one of the main things that bother me, off of my head. You include that, and family are my main reasons for always being on the pavement.