FReeper Canteen ~ Part VI of The Mongols ~ December 14, 2004

www.coldsiberia.org ^ | December 14, 2004 | LaDivaLoca

[Lady Jag]

Gentle thoughts for today:

1. Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

2. There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

3. When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

4. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

5. Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.

6. A penny saved is a government oversight.

7. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

8. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.

9. The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

10. He who hesitates is probably right.

11. If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.

12. If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

13. The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

[uncleshag]

Ty! Not a dancer, but I try.

[Soaring Feather]

And do very well I might add.

[kemathen7]

Not sure what I'd like my specialty to be. I'd like to do something healthcare-related, but my civilian career is anything but (I'm in human resources).

I have an appt with a recruiter later this week.

[kemathen7]

Thanks much!

I wouldn't mind the Army National Guard - I'm more familiar with the AF, so I was going to explore that route first.

[tomkow6]

 

Thank you, Fawnn!

Hi, Fawnn's SIS!

 

Hi, Fawnn's MOM!

 

[armyavonlady]

My perception is the the Air Force takes better care of its people anyway. No tongue lashings, please. Just an opinion from an ex-Army type.

Whatever you decide to do kemathen, best of luck. The folks in the canteen will lead you in the right direction.

[tomkow6]

 

 

Thank you, Fawnn's MOM!

 

[kemathen7]

Thanks ... I knew I was coming to the right place.

I grew up in Colorado Springs, so I am fairly familiar with the Army and AF. AF seems like a better fit for me. We'll see :-)

[armyavonlady]

Once you decide, let the gang know. I have a funny Army v. Air Force quality of life story from a tour in Korea. Well, it's funny now. It was not the least bit funny at the time.

[tomkow6]

 Hi, Kemathen7!

Welcome to the Canteen!

Wanna buy a burka?

 

 

[armyavonlady]

If you plan to buy a burka from tomkow, make him model it for you first! I have yet to see a decent photo of tomkow wearing one of his own products, despite the other interesting photos he brings to us every day!

(Written with a smile on my face, of course).

[HiJinx]

so tonight I was just going to try to get some Christmas wOOhOOs moved to Fotki, maybe color, do some catch-up work on my about.com site, do something about the dirty dishes in the kitchen, tackle some laundry, and spend time in the Canteen and on some other stuff I've been neglecting.

?????

You call that slacking?

Oh, man, what is it with Ohio women?

[tomkow6]

.........you're just JEALOUS that you don't have one!!!

[tomkow6]

"Oh, man, what is it with Ohio women?"

CLUELESS!

[uncleshag]

interesting photos he brings to us every day Oh, yeah! They steam me up too, "nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!"

[HiJinx]

What? During field exercises, the AF lived in warm buildings while the Army froze in tents?

That kind of quality-of-life experience?

Seriously, the lifestyle tends to be a bit better with the AF but promotions (and more money) come a bit more quickly in the Army.

Healthcare is a very good choice. My daughter-in-law is an Army medic and has a wide array of career options open to her once she completes her obligation.

[Fawnn]

Oh, man, what is it with Ohio women?

Like the men in AZ, we have some mighty-fine lookin' grandkids:

[kemathen7]

Since I haven't spoken with a recruiter yet (only the brief pleasantries), I'm not sure what my options are. I'm 28 (a few months away from 29), female, and work in HR. I'm not really looking for opportunities once my commitment is up; this is more about serving and defending my country. Getting extra money for grad school is a nice perk, but not the main reason.

[HiJinx]

The nice thing about serving and defending our country is that there are some benefits. Uncle Sugar recognizes that we put our lives on hold when we serve.

I wasn't trying to make it sound like joining the guard or reserves was a mercenary choice...far from it! I was, though, pointing out that once the decision is made there are some differences.

By all means, check out all that the services have to offer when you talk with your recruiter!