Language: Vocab. Woo. Still, my computer program rocks.
Automotive: How the hell do I get a headlight off?
Personal: I hung out with friends most of the day (which is pretty awesome) and, when I wasn't hanging out with friends, I actually did chores. Anyways.... The non-boring stuff consisted of watching Equilibrium, making cider... Then we chilled. Which is always appreciated and tomorrow is the race anyways.
10 February 2007
Training Day 26
Friday!
Language: Slow day. Took a chapter review quiz... Kind of sucky. Again, I had a hard time focusing thanks to the medicine. Still, I didn't fall asleep and the same teacher who had called me on it earlier noticed that I had improved. I then proceeded to derail the class by discussing it.
Automotive: I replaced the burned out driver-side rear signal light finally so I feel all accomplished and am eager to keep on working on my vehicle. Once my money arrives, I really do need to get my toolbox put together. First I need to take my car to the autoport on base to get the front left wheel worked on. Of course, on the same day that I fix the signal light, a headlight goes out and I am not sure how to replace that one. Getting a headlight to come out is more complex with more odd screws but I know the autoport will help me.
Medical: I really hate how the provigil makes me feel... My appetite is all wonky now and I'm a bit nauseous at random moments. Still, it keeps me awake and covers the hypoglycemia.
Personal: Hung out with Hooah and Momrine Friday night. I had to watch Grease which isn't a bad movie... but I laughed a lot. I'm not sure that was the intent of the writers but so much of the movie just seemed absurd. Besides having fun Friday night, I also reached an epiphany: Throughout life, a lot of people (many of whom you respect and are close to) will try to tell you what to do. While it's good to consider their points and take advantage of their life experience, I need to remember that the reason their voice matters is that it is experience. Therefore, when it comes down to it, my own experiences are going to be what truly test and define my ethics. I can talk a lot about what I think would be right but I can't truly say what I think is important until I find myself in that situation. As long as I stick to what I feel is right and can face myself with the repercussions of my actions, I'll do well.
Language: Slow day. Took a chapter review quiz... Kind of sucky. Again, I had a hard time focusing thanks to the medicine. Still, I didn't fall asleep and the same teacher who had called me on it earlier noticed that I had improved. I then proceeded to derail the class by discussing it.
Automotive: I replaced the burned out driver-side rear signal light finally so I feel all accomplished and am eager to keep on working on my vehicle. Once my money arrives, I really do need to get my toolbox put together. First I need to take my car to the autoport on base to get the front left wheel worked on. Of course, on the same day that I fix the signal light, a headlight goes out and I am not sure how to replace that one. Getting a headlight to come out is more complex with more odd screws but I know the autoport will help me.
Medical: I really hate how the provigil makes me feel... My appetite is all wonky now and I'm a bit nauseous at random moments. Still, it keeps me awake and covers the hypoglycemia.
Personal: Hung out with Hooah and Momrine Friday night. I had to watch Grease which isn't a bad movie... but I laughed a lot. I'm not sure that was the intent of the writers but so much of the movie just seemed absurd. Besides having fun Friday night, I also reached an epiphany: Throughout life, a lot of people (many of whom you respect and are close to) will try to tell you what to do. While it's good to consider their points and take advantage of their life experience, I need to remember that the reason their voice matters is that it is experience. Therefore, when it comes down to it, my own experiences are going to be what truly test and define my ethics. I can talk a lot about what I think would be right but I can't truly say what I think is important until I find myself in that situation. As long as I stick to what I feel is right and can face myself with the repercussions of my actions, I'll do well.
Training Day 25
Busy, busy! But not so much in stuff that I'd post here, which kind of sucks. I've just had random stuff thrown at me for days at a time.
Language: So... I took my medicine on Thursday. Fun stuff. I was wide awake, definetely wide awake, but I had a hard time focusing. Still, it made learning easier. I've just been pounding the vocab lately and it seems to be working. It's not terribly exciting but it does take up a chunk of time.
Marathon: Trained with the Momrine... We ran the PFT course today. It was wet and she didn't feel good so our time was rather slow at 40:48 however we ran the full three miles without a break. Of course, this now means we are going to run three miles with no breaks from now on (or something like that). Or until the soonest aid station (whichever comes first). We have our first race on Sunday (a little 10k) so the next two days are rest days to get ready. I think we've both been burning the candle at both ends a bit so it's good to ease up... I'm pretty sure my candle's "wick" is actually a fuse.
Medical: As I mentioned previously, I took my medicine. It's called 'provigil' and, as far as I can tell, it's just legal speed. Or meth. One of the two but the manufacturer swears that, despite acting like a stimulant, it is not a stimulant. The side effects are still pretty crazy. It feels weird when I am on it too. See, it turns off the sleepiness in my brain. Therefore, while I am not falling asleep, I feel a lot of the symptoms of sleepiness: burning eyes, yawning, etc. It makes things 'interesting.'
Personal: I'm fortunate to have the friends I do. Thursday night is sundae night so the Momrine, Shortrine, Hooah, and myself all got together. I wound up cooking a steak (the girls said it was too rare) and then we had sundaes while watching Fight Club because I had never seen it. Interesting movie...
Language: So... I took my medicine on Thursday. Fun stuff. I was wide awake, definetely wide awake, but I had a hard time focusing. Still, it made learning easier. I've just been pounding the vocab lately and it seems to be working. It's not terribly exciting but it does take up a chunk of time.
Marathon: Trained with the Momrine... We ran the PFT course today. It was wet and she didn't feel good so our time was rather slow at 40:48 however we ran the full three miles without a break. Of course, this now means we are going to run three miles with no breaks from now on (or something like that). Or until the soonest aid station (whichever comes first). We have our first race on Sunday (a little 10k) so the next two days are rest days to get ready. I think we've both been burning the candle at both ends a bit so it's good to ease up... I'm pretty sure my candle's "wick" is actually a fuse.
Medical: As I mentioned previously, I took my medicine. It's called 'provigil' and, as far as I can tell, it's just legal speed. Or meth. One of the two but the manufacturer swears that, despite acting like a stimulant, it is not a stimulant. The side effects are still pretty crazy. It feels weird when I am on it too. See, it turns off the sleepiness in my brain. Therefore, while I am not falling asleep, I feel a lot of the symptoms of sleepiness: burning eyes, yawning, etc. It makes things 'interesting.'
Personal: I'm fortunate to have the friends I do. Thursday night is sundae night so the Momrine, Shortrine, Hooah, and myself all got together. I wound up cooking a steak (the girls said it was too rare) and then we had sundaes while watching Fight Club because I had never seen it. Interesting movie...
07 February 2007
Training Day 24
Another day... I've been really, really sleepy lately. I'm starting to get in trouble for it again. I am thinking that tomorrow I might take a Provigil (an anti-sleep pill given to me for when my OSA can't be managed) and just be wired all through class until I can call the doctor. I think it's a combination of a sleep debt and improper eating that I need to curtail. I've also found myself waking up in the morning without my mask on so I want to get my hands on the self-diagnostic tools. Today was also a pretty jacked up day thanks to the Commander's Cup after class and then a field day formation. I didn't get a lot done.
Language: Today was another vocab quiz. Another student said I did really well but I think it was just okay. At least I understood what was going on. Like I said, I was really sleepy. Part of the problem, I think, is boredom but that's not a valid excuse. I need to figure something out. My class leader has been more than patient with me so far. I've been using a new (to me) program called "Before you know it" and it seems to be really helping so I pounded the vocab hard today and reviewed a few chapters.
Personal: Today was a good day for figuring stuff out in my head. After tossing things back and forth with various people and taking action, I think I am finally happy with where I am. I've done all I can now. It's time to let go of what I can't control and let people make their own decisions.
Language: Today was another vocab quiz. Another student said I did really well but I think it was just okay. At least I understood what was going on. Like I said, I was really sleepy. Part of the problem, I think, is boredom but that's not a valid excuse. I need to figure something out. My class leader has been more than patient with me so far. I've been using a new (to me) program called "Before you know it" and it seems to be really helping so I pounded the vocab hard today and reviewed a few chapters.
Personal: Today was a good day for figuring stuff out in my head. After tossing things back and forth with various people and taking action, I think I am finally happy with where I am. I've done all I can now. It's time to let go of what I can't control and let people make their own decisions.
06 February 2007
Training Day 23
I felt pretty drained today. Listless. Somewhat irritable... Then tonight my body started to actively purge so I get the feeling I'm shaking off the remnants of that bug that's been going around. Blech.
Language: Urgh... Unit 6 tests suck. The writing test absolutely kicked my butt but, when combined with my reading score, I dodge enhancement. Basically, I was bled on these tests. Little things here and there. Still, I pulled it off and it is a huge improvement over my tests scores when I was broke. Now I am studying for tomorrow's preview quiz.
Combat: I thought I would be developing my body weapons today but, before I could do that, I need to develop my balance. Therefore, today I studied some of the keys to balance which I will continue to develop through all my workouts. I also reviewed various key points to the whole work out process. Now I've realized that I really do need a training partner... but where to find one?
Personal: I talked with my dad today about stuff. Talked to a few other people too. Now the gears are turning.
Language: Urgh... Unit 6 tests suck. The writing test absolutely kicked my butt but, when combined with my reading score, I dodge enhancement. Basically, I was bled on these tests. Little things here and there. Still, I pulled it off and it is a huge improvement over my tests scores when I was broke. Now I am studying for tomorrow's preview quiz.
Combat: I thought I would be developing my body weapons today but, before I could do that, I need to develop my balance. Therefore, today I studied some of the keys to balance which I will continue to develop through all my workouts. I also reviewed various key points to the whole work out process. Now I've realized that I really do need a training partner... but where to find one?
Personal: I talked with my dad today about stuff. Talked to a few other people too. Now the gears are turning.
05 February 2007
Training Day 22
Things really need to settle down... I am not accomplishing half the training I want to do. Part of the problem is that the baby is sick and the daycare won't take her until a bunch of over-paid MDs get around to looking at her. Therefore, the Momrine can't go to school. She can't really do much of anything except care for her child which, while totally understandable, is inconvenient. The other part is that my unit keeps on springing more and more mandatory functions and formations on me. It really makes the delicate scheduling act I have going on fall apart.
Language: Speaking test today. While the class day itself sucked, I saw my tester write down a nice big 'A' on my sheet. As that was one of the hardest tests in the course and that was one of the hardest graders, I am really pleased. Tomorrow I have the listening, reading, and writing tests first thing in the morning.
Combat: It feels good to pick my combat training back up. Today was breathing dynamics. Essentially, the way you breath determines how your core muscles lock up which in turn determines how much force you can put behind your blows, your endurance, and your potential for injury. How you breath is determined by the blow's angle in relation to the core, direction of movement, and speed. It is actually a pretty simple system and one I will be implementing immediately. Tomorrow I get to start developing my body weapons.
Automotive: Today I purchased the repair manual for my '96 Corolla. I need to figure out how to change the rear driver-side turn signal tomorrow. With that manual, I think I can take my vehicle to the auto hobby shop and do a lot of good work on it too.
Personal: I was really sleepy today... which always sucks. I fell asleep without my machine last night, so it's understandable. I am also rapidly running out of patience for people who insist on harassing my friends. Today, with the addition of threats to the mix, I am starting to see that crimson targeting receptacle with ever-increasing clarity. There's nothing in life more important to me than the people who care for me and whom I care for in return.
Language: Speaking test today. While the class day itself sucked, I saw my tester write down a nice big 'A' on my sheet. As that was one of the hardest tests in the course and that was one of the hardest graders, I am really pleased. Tomorrow I have the listening, reading, and writing tests first thing in the morning.
Combat: It feels good to pick my combat training back up. Today was breathing dynamics. Essentially, the way you breath determines how your core muscles lock up which in turn determines how much force you can put behind your blows, your endurance, and your potential for injury. How you breath is determined by the blow's angle in relation to the core, direction of movement, and speed. It is actually a pretty simple system and one I will be implementing immediately. Tomorrow I get to start developing my body weapons.
Automotive: Today I purchased the repair manual for my '96 Corolla. I need to figure out how to change the rear driver-side turn signal tomorrow. With that manual, I think I can take my vehicle to the auto hobby shop and do a lot of good work on it too.
Personal: I was really sleepy today... which always sucks. I fell asleep without my machine last night, so it's understandable. I am also rapidly running out of patience for people who insist on harassing my friends. Today, with the addition of threats to the mix, I am starting to see that crimson targeting receptacle with ever-increasing clarity. There's nothing in life more important to me than the people who care for me and whom I care for in return.
Training Day 21
Personal: I accomplished jack on Sunday except a bunch of laundry. Smack-dab in the middle of the day was a mandatory platoon party for the Super Bowl. The food was good and it was good to see various people (including my favorite Corporal who, having recovered from surgery, is almost a whole new person) and just chat a bit. Still, I wish it hadn't dominated my entire day.
The highlight of my day really was the company before, during, and after the party. It's nice to actually have people around that I enjoy.
The highlight of my day really was the company before, during, and after the party. It's nice to actually have people around that I enjoy.
Training Day 20
This weekend was chaotic and I've just now had the time to actually settle down and write these posts. Yet, for all the chaos, not a lot happened. I can't wait to have a normal weekend again.
Gaming: Saturday's game was less-than-pleasant. A lot of people were tired and there were these bids for dominance. In a game world. Such things suck for the players who don't want to be involved and for the DM who has to deal with it. All in all, I'm feeling less inclined to play on Saturdays as I am no longer enjoying it like I used to and it interferes with my training so much.
Personal: I went and saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Momrine and two of our mutual friends (who we will call 'Shortrine' and 'Hooah') for the first time ever. I was devirginized in RHPS fashion with whipped cream and condoms. You had to be there but let's just say that I somehow managed to get whipped cream in my eye, on my nose, in my hair, on my shoulder, on my chest, and (miraculously) on my back. Then I had no clue what the movie was about so, periodically, I would turn to my companions and repeat what I just heard to make sure I wasn't losing my mind.
In the end, I threw a bunch of stuff at people I've never met before, learned a new dance move, cut loose, and really enjoyed myself. When we go next, there will be more of us and I'll have some idea about what to shout. This time I was laughing too much to even try.
Gaming: Saturday's game was less-than-pleasant. A lot of people were tired and there were these bids for dominance. In a game world. Such things suck for the players who don't want to be involved and for the DM who has to deal with it. All in all, I'm feeling less inclined to play on Saturdays as I am no longer enjoying it like I used to and it interferes with my training so much.
Personal: I went and saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Momrine and two of our mutual friends (who we will call 'Shortrine' and 'Hooah') for the first time ever. I was devirginized in RHPS fashion with whipped cream and condoms. You had to be there but let's just say that I somehow managed to get whipped cream in my eye, on my nose, in my hair, on my shoulder, on my chest, and (miraculously) on my back. Then I had no clue what the movie was about so, periodically, I would turn to my companions and repeat what I just heard to make sure I wasn't losing my mind.
In the end, I threw a bunch of stuff at people I've never met before, learned a new dance move, cut loose, and really enjoyed myself. When we go next, there will be more of us and I'll have some idea about what to shout. This time I was laughing too much to even try.
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