"Ralph!!!" .."whats up Chuck?"

...so maybe i have a weak stomach..or maybe i just dont do well with the combination of diesel fumes and rough seas...or maybe i should just learn to take the magic pill and be done with it...no no nothing permanent guys, just a dramamine! eesh
i guess its been a few days, so thats not a guess because i cant remember my last spellbinding post...don't hold your breath on this one though..but we'll see
-> its cut out that whole raining business(probably because i wanted it to stop) but more than likely it has something to do with actual weather patterns, but who really knows (?)
-> this school is....well.....it is what it is ALTHOUGH it does have certain perks..ahemm: getting cheap and reduced rates on trips to the BVI (british virgin islands) on special off days..ha "liberty day"..thats a new one! but i'll take the 4 day weekend, thanks
--> boy do i hope someone has paid that movie gallery fee
----> im not in the sharpest mental state right now, certain events (nothing to worry about as far as my well being) but certain events are weighing heavy on my mind...it seems that its getting down to big boy decision in life sorta decision making time for myself, and while its not really a "tough" choice, it can be. on the one hand i have the relativly easier route to go toward, and on the other is the more challenging route, both provide roughly the same financial stimuli to stay in school*which means plenty to cover it* but im leaning toward the harder route...for anyone that knows me, that shouldn't come as much of a surprise...but yea
-> today i was reaffirmed in my understanding of how fragile life can be. another soldier died in iraq, but this time it hit a little closer to home...its strange how the names don't mean anything to you until you hear them again...only this time in a more somber tone...never knew him personally, but was close to his family in my younger days...he will be missed...
--> "Explain why you desire to become a Marine Corps Officer" (sustain 100 words, maximum 150 words)
The desire to be the best I can be, has always pushed me to define new limits of personal success. One does not become a Marine Corps Officer by chance or fate; it takes dedication. I live in the greatest country in the world only because those before me have sacrifced so much so that I can reap its benefits. It is my wish to serve my country proudly to ensure the freedoms for future generations, just as they were garnered for me, years ago. I can think of no better way to serve these United States than as part of the most revered fighting forces on the planet.

....on monday i meet with the gunnery sgt. to go over my packet for application into the Marine Corps Platoon Leader Course...it is a highly competitive opportunity with which i think I have what it takes. the above is my "tentative" response to the lone non standard information question in 25 pages of "yes and no's" ....if you've got any feedback feel free to let me know....
its bed time now
...hopefully this hasn't been some depressing event..but i guess they dont call it a blog for nothin'

John Dryden - “We must beat the iron while it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure.”