I qualified officer of the deck the day before yesterday. It is a major milestone. I know just have to attend a three-week advanced shiphandling and tactics course in Rhode Island then pass another oral board with my captain and I will earn my surface warfare pin.
I am living a very fast-paced life. There is so much going on every day, everything is time-sensitive, there is always something coming up and always something due. I have experienced a lot of change in my education and work life. It is funny to me how I have incrementally become a part of larger and larger communities. I was homeschooled (6 siblings), went to small public high school (graduated with 115), went to major university (18,000 students), and now in the Navy (323,000 active duty Navy). Of course with each jump, I get a more accurate perception of just how insignificant being one person in the whole world really is.
I am living a very fast-paced life. There is so much going on every day, everything is time-sensitive, there is always something coming up and always something due. I have experienced a lot of change in my education and work life. It is funny to me how I have incrementally become a part of larger and larger communities. I was homeschooled (6 siblings), went to small public high school (graduated with 115), went to major university (18,000 students), and now in the Navy (323,000 active duty Navy). Of course with each jump, I get a more accurate perception of just how insignificant being one person in the whole world really is.
That is a very astute analysis of our lives. However, going back to your first community, (6 siblings, and 3 in-laws, and 2 nephews and 3 nieces, 2 parents) you are immensely significant! Love you and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Ensign.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Just so you know...the smallest ripple can have a widespread effect! You hold a dear spot in the hearts of many who love and miss you!
ReplyDeleteAntoinette