Counting Down

First I wanted to apologize for not posting more often. I'd like to say I have reason but I don't. I think alot throughout the day and for some reason can't put anything I want to say on screen.
   I've had a slew of mixed feelings. I'm excited to leave, yet scared of the unknown. Worried that (through no one's fault. Just because of the distance my job puts me at and being gone for flong periods of time) I will lose touch with the relationships I've made these past few years. You can say that a true friend will always be there, and in some cases i believe, but we all know it will not be the same as it has been.

   4 weeks. One and a half weeks left to work and move out of my apartment. One and a half weeks for Christmas/New Years. And one week for paper work and good byes and my "Real" life starts. I don't know. In some ways. I kinda wish I could've just shipped out when I officially enlisted. I would've already gone through boot camp, A School (Job Training) and would've been out in the fleet for 2 and a half months. All this time to sit and think (without school or even band to distract me anymore) is driving me crazy. I'll be alright this time next month. Having already gotten into the swing of things. For you all who have read previous posts you will be glad to know that from the 220 I used to weigh. I've stayed at a comfortable 200 give or take a few but no more than 5 pounds!

Anyway. These next few weeks are going to be crazy. I'll work till next wednesday all the while packing up my life here in Stephenville Tx to move back to Madisonville. The 24-27 will be spent with family. Then it's on to Austin for the Trans Siberian Orchestra!!! with my wonderful woman Kate! I'll get to see Ashley and Trey (Sister and Brother in law, an Officer in the Navy) at the Sparkman Christmas get together.

Cool. Well keep following everyone. I have found someone to write my mails sent from Illinois here on "The Chronicles" to follow my boot campt trials so stay tuned for more.

And I promise it won't be as long of a wait as last time.

Your voice of "The Chronicles"
Dustin Sparkman