Well I'm down to about three more months. I've experienced a lot in my two tours over here. Maybe more than I would have ever wanted. I think I've had enough adventure for one lifetime.
I've spent the past nine months escorting convoys to all corners of Iraq. I've spent countless hours in the gun turret of an up-armored humvee. Most of the time it has been pretty uneventful. It has been time I use to reflect on my life and the choices I've made. I wonder what it will be like to finally be home, and if it will be easy to adjust back to normal life after being away from home for the better part of two years. Only time will tell I guess.
Though it has been uneventful most of the time, the times when shit did hit the fan will live with me forever. I've been lucky to spend so many months in this country and not have a scratch on me. It's going to be crucial that I stay on top of my game these next few months.
One thing that stays on a soldier's mind more than anything is things back on. I was hoping that my relationship with my girlfriend would last through this whole deployment. I thought she would wait for me, but with three and a half months left she didn't want to wait any longer. She threw me away, and started seeing someone else. It hurt like hell, and I was pretty depressed for awhile. I couldn't sleep at all, because I new she was in bed with somebody else while I'm in the desert rotting. I've gotten past that now, and worrying about myself and coming home safely. There's plenty of fish in the sea right?
Well I guess that's about all for today. I hope you've all enjoyed reading my thoughts.
