Been getting into that mindset. It happened as soon as I woke up on the 11th. Getting my shit together. some call it psychosis... I call it, "Henry Rollins" Mode. I start focusing on work, on the mission, on personal improvement, and dedication.
I kind of feel bad when I get this way, because it causes me to become a dick to people who care about me. I become distant and, sometimes rude. Now the clarity comes into play: time to stop smoking completely. time to cut back on the drinking until just before departure. Got to get the affairs in order. Got to get ready.
As my shipout day gets closer, I start to forget everything but getting there. Its so bad because I have so many people who I want to be around, but it never seems like it. Hopefully I will be better soon. 4 days...
oh, and to give you a hint of what its like to dine in iraq, here you are:
-Red.
I kind of feel bad when I get this way, because it causes me to become a dick to people who care about me. I become distant and, sometimes rude. Now the clarity comes into play: time to stop smoking completely. time to cut back on the drinking until just before departure. Got to get the affairs in order. Got to get ready.
As my shipout day gets closer, I start to forget everything but getting there. Its so bad because I have so many people who I want to be around, but it never seems like it. Hopefully I will be better soon. 4 days...
oh, and to give you a hint of what its like to dine in iraq, here you are:
-Red.
No do-rags? Honestly!
I wish you the best of luck.