Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Greetings from the other side of Earth
Hello hello!
We're about three weeks underway here so that means we're starting to settle into a routine. They keep us busy aboard the ship, which is actually a good thing even though it causes a lot of belly-aching from most of the guys. We have to maintain our weapons or vehicles daily, then get classes on any range of subjects (lately it's been Arabic, patrolling, threat weapons, and country briefs), prepare our own classes to teach to the company, teach classes to my squad, work out daily, eat, get haircuts, complete assignments, and any other number of dog and pony show acts. But like I said that while it's busy, it does help the time pass.
I found out yesterday that I won the MEU board to get a meritorious promotion to sergeant, which will probably take place on November 2nd. That's a pretty solid deal given all of the Marines I was up against, though I think a lot of my higher-ups did some good politicking in my favor (which of course they can use to make their own fitness reports look better, which I'm fine with!) It's a win-win. It won't change my job any, it will just be a nice little bump to my government pay check.
We're slated to do our first training off-ship fairly soon. It will be nice to stretch the legs on solid ground for a while in a new place, but chances are there will be some misery involved, too. It should be a good experience overall. Other than that, not a lot has happened (unsurprisingly). I hope all is well back in America and I'm wishing I could be there to enjoy it with you!
We're about three weeks underway here so that means we're starting to settle into a routine. They keep us busy aboard the ship, which is actually a good thing even though it causes a lot of belly-aching from most of the guys. We have to maintain our weapons or vehicles daily, then get classes on any range of subjects (lately it's been Arabic, patrolling, threat weapons, and country briefs), prepare our own classes to teach to the company, teach classes to my squad, work out daily, eat, get haircuts, complete assignments, and any other number of dog and pony show acts. But like I said that while it's busy, it does help the time pass.
I found out yesterday that I won the MEU board to get a meritorious promotion to sergeant, which will probably take place on November 2nd. That's a pretty solid deal given all of the Marines I was up against, though I think a lot of my higher-ups did some good politicking in my favor (which of course they can use to make their own fitness reports look better, which I'm fine with!) It's a win-win. It won't change my job any, it will just be a nice little bump to my government pay check.
We're slated to do our first training off-ship fairly soon. It will be nice to stretch the legs on solid ground for a while in a new place, but chances are there will be some misery involved, too. It should be a good experience overall. Other than that, not a lot has happened (unsurprisingly). I hope all is well back in America and I'm wishing I could be there to enjoy it with you!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sweet Home, Chicago.
Hi, family! Starting in October you'll have seven fewer hours to drive to see yours truly.
This morning I accepted a job with The Urban Network at the University of Chicago and am moving back to the windiest of cities! (I also thought it would be good to prepare for Shopping Weekend 2012 and set up camp early.)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Happy Birthday, Daddy Dave!
Steve Owens... hatching the plan for David's 53rd birthday celebration....
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Virtual Guest
Hey, family!
I can't make it in person for Megan's coming nuptials, so I'm looking for volunteers to facetime me in for the ceremony. Hannah thought she might need an internet connection for the program; can anyone do it on 3G? I'd love to be able to attend from DC!
Lw
I can't make it in person for Megan's coming nuptials, so I'm looking for volunteers to facetime me in for the ceremony. Hannah thought she might need an internet connection for the program; can anyone do it on 3G? I'd love to be able to attend from DC!
Lw
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Istanbul!
Some teaser photos from my trip. It was completely awesome and you all are lucky that I managed to come back. Or not, because then you'd have a great excuse to visit Istanbul (not that its existence isn't enough). In any case, if you'd like to see more, check these out.
Arriving at dusk
The grand bazaar
Yeni (New) Mosque (finished in 1665)
Tea on the ferry
A kitten
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
On the news with Ann & Greg!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Happy quarter of a century, Greg!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Happy Birthday, Jill!
We've been putting Jill to work. (sorry, it's not a Deere, JB. We had to work with what we had) She seemed to enjoy it so maybe while Eric is deployed, JB can use her on the farm.Welcome to your first official family Birthday!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
One of these boys has a birthday!
26 years ago, my favorite son was born. I was sick almost the entire pregnancy, but it was totally worth it!
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