Looming Ahead

I feel like this is something I should be counting down. Within a few weeks I will be leaving the ranks of active guard duty and entering a new phase in my military occupation. Starting mid-August I will enter a national list of soldiers biding their time with their fingers crossed. For 9 months I can be attached to any unit that needs a body. Luckily, much to my semi-regret, I chose an MOS that was more brawn than brain and as such makes it much less likely that I will be pulled from the list for a deployment. They say that people around 8 months are safe so I feel fairly comfortable having 9.

Also upcoming, I will soon be returning to school. For those that haven't heard yet, I am starting the 5-year program of Architecture. It was something I enjoyed being part of when I assisted an ex-girlfriend. She wouldn't let me try it out back then since she wanted me to do "my own thing" but now I am finally able to push forward with it and am pretty excited. This first year is a sort of test year and it will decide if I am to actually be accepted into the program. The place I work for currently is great with students. They are letting me drop down to Part-time during school which will really help. It will definitely assist in helping balance school, home, and work. There are days I wonder what it would be like to have a regular job again where I work during the beginning portion of the day and actually have my nights off. I miss enjoying nights but during school I will have that opportunity once my homework is complete.

Funny Fact: I look up to Brad Pitt for his success in both architecture and acting. Someday it would be great to reach that level of success. Aim for the stars!