So I've been in Guam for about two weeks. Sadly, I have not been able to do any work. Why? Because our tools and materials have yet to arrive. Fucking bullshit. I'm tired of sitting around all shift doing nothing. You can only play cards so many times.
But its ok, cause after shift we go back to the barrack and get drunk.
That guy on the left is our flight medic dude...
And yes...its bud light. It was free. Beggers can't be choosers.
Alas, the night was ruined once religion and race became the topic of discussion. In the course of said conversation, I suddenly became the racist one because I am not attracted to black girls. Oh well. Tough shit.
But its ok, cause after shift we go back to the barrack and get drunk.
That guy on the left is our flight medic dude...
And yes...its bud light. It was free. Beggers can't be choosers.
Alas, the night was ruined once religion and race became the topic of discussion. In the course of said conversation, I suddenly became the racist one because I am not attracted to black girls. Oh well. Tough shit.
So part of me hopes that North Korea starts shit this summer while I'm in that region. Why? So that I can be proud of the work I do on these damn expensive jets. The F22 hasn't seen true combat, and I'd feel much better to see these birds whoop some ass.
I've worked on all models of the F15, F16, A10 and also worked on HH60s. Those air frames have all proven their worth in combat. The F22 is touted as the best fighter in the world, and yet has never fired a shot in anger, let alone take down an enemy aircraft. Sure, war blows, but I'm tired of working my ass off on this jet just for them to fly around and pretend to shoot shit.
I've worked on all models of the F15, F16, A10 and also worked on HH60s. Those air frames have all proven their worth in combat. The F22 is touted as the best fighter in the world, and yet has never fired a shot in anger, let alone take down an enemy aircraft. Sure, war blows, but I'm tired of working my ass off on this jet just for them to fly around and pretend to shoot shit.
Leaving for Guam soon. First time out of the country and it's going to be several fricken time zones away. Jesus Fuck. I'll be gone for several months, but gives me the chance to wander into a jungle or two and shoot some photos, body surf in the pacific and get more ink! Plus it'd just be one more place that I can add to my list of "Place I've Been Shit-faced"
Speaking of shit-faced, I got fucking shit-faced on saturday night, by beerpong of course. Me and a few people decided we'd play. So myself and another went out and bought two 12pks a piece. Ok, cool, we'll have enough people to kill off 48 beers. WRONG! Fucking WRONG! Everyone bitched out but me and him.
What could we do? Fuck, lets not let this fine German beer go to waste! So we plugged in some metal and started tossin'. 15 or so later, I crawled back to my room and hugged the toilet for a bit. Passed out around 3...woke up around 6, put my uniform back on, got some drunk food (was not in the hangover portion yet) and stumbled into my shop. Did the roll call bit, then went and hid in the bathroom in the decontamination room and slept for another 3hrs.
Speaking of shit-faced, I got fucking shit-faced on saturday night, by beerpong of course. Me and a few people decided we'd play. So myself and another went out and bought two 12pks a piece. Ok, cool, we'll have enough people to kill off 48 beers. WRONG! Fucking WRONG! Everyone bitched out but me and him.
What could we do? Fuck, lets not let this fine German beer go to waste! So we plugged in some metal and started tossin'. 15 or so later, I crawled back to my room and hugged the toilet for a bit. Passed out around 3...woke up around 6, put my uniform back on, got some drunk food (was not in the hangover portion yet) and stumbled into my shop. Did the roll call bit, then went and hid in the bathroom in the decontamination room and slept for another 3hrs.
Sooo, I had to get a new laptop the other day. Which sucks because just 6 months ago, I bought a new HD and Windows 7. So in reality, that some $500 I spent just went twirling down the shitter. Luckily it wasn't my HD that fucked up, instead, the computer melted. haha. Literally- some of the circuits got too hot and melted. No, I wasn't using my laptop on my bed. I just used it...a lot.
But really I'm pissed because bestbuy, in their infinite wisdom, pointed me out to a HD enclosure so that I can use my old HD as a slave drive. Ok, cool. Get home, open the box up....no go. No, the fucker doesn't even go in it! Now that my parents are gone, I am left without a vehicle to go back to bestbuy.
Which brings me to another thing- When I moved here from Vegas, I left my truck on base while I would get a transport company to pick it up. Well, in the 3 weeks that it sat there, some fucking Airman STOLE it. Yea...so much for trusting a fellow airman. FUCKERS! I miss my truck.
Bought Red Dead Redemption earlier. So far so good...I've always liked Rockstar games and this one is no disappointment. Best Western Game. Ever.
But really I'm pissed because bestbuy, in their infinite wisdom, pointed me out to a HD enclosure so that I can use my old HD as a slave drive. Ok, cool. Get home, open the box up....no go. No, the fucker doesn't even go in it! Now that my parents are gone, I am left without a vehicle to go back to bestbuy.
Which brings me to another thing- When I moved here from Vegas, I left my truck on base while I would get a transport company to pick it up. Well, in the 3 weeks that it sat there, some fucking Airman STOLE it. Yea...so much for trusting a fellow airman. FUCKERS! I miss my truck.
Bought Red Dead Redemption earlier. So far so good...I've always liked Rockstar games and this one is no disappointment.
Best Western Game. Ever.FINALLY! I have my own fucking internet. I broke down and bought a mobile broadband spiel. I ish happy.
My parents have been in town the past few days, visiting me before I go out of the country for a few months. Since we have an interest in history and the civil war, we decided to tour a few of the battlefields surrounding Richmond. It was great because 4 of my ancestors fought in several battles, one of which included Cold Harbor. What's eerier about Cold Harbor is that in the first battle, it was a massacre. To be standing there, seeing the trenches and knowing that all 4 of my ancestors survived was amazing.
In other news, me and a friend started a new paintball team.
My parents have been in town the past few days, visiting me before I go out of the country for a few months. Since we have an interest in history and the civil war, we decided to tour a few of the battlefields surrounding Richmond. It was great because 4 of my ancestors fought in several battles, one of which included Cold Harbor. What's eerier about Cold Harbor is that in the first battle, it was a massacre. To be standing there, seeing the trenches and knowing that all 4 of my ancestors survived was amazing.
In other news, me and a friend started a new paintball team.
Coming this fall to a scenario near you- the Headbangers Scenario Team. We're just a couple of beer-loving, metal-craving, kilt-wearing paintballers that want to bring some hardcore action to the field. If you're looking for some action, then follow us to the cannon fodder! Find us off the field to share some brews* and swap stories. Our camp is open to those who want to relax and love the sound of metal and punk blasting. We will do whatever it takes to bring victory to our side at events. Whether that be to lead or take part in missions, run as medics and keep our players in the game, or sling some paint to beat back to opposing team. We will stop at nothing to achieve our goal.
Yep, thats right, I said KILTED. Can't help it, I have a thing for pain and adrenaline.
It's been a while. I last had my own net connection when I was visting my parents, but since I've goten to Virginia, I haven't had anything. I've been busy working my ass off and sleeping. 'Bout it. Did manage to get a paintball event in a few weeks ago. Got to meet Kasey Kahne (NASCAR driver), so it was good. I'm going to Guam for about 5 months starting at the end of May. Should be great.
I've also since bought a new camera. Shot a few things, but haven't been able to really do much with it. However, I did snap off a few pictures of a baby squirrel on his first excursion out of his nest.
I also have a new favorite beer. A German brew called Scheinder Weisse. I fucking love it. Nothing like enjoying a good pint during lunch to calm things down.
Should be great.I've also since bought a new camera. Shot a few things, but haven't been able to really do much with it. However, I did snap off a few pictures of a baby squirrel on his first excursion out of his nest.
I also have a new favorite beer. A German brew called Scheinder Weisse. I fucking love it. Nothing like enjoying a good pint during lunch to calm things down.
So, wtf has been happening in the past few months? Well, shortly after my laptop took a shit, I had gone to play paintball in a charity event. Randy Couture's Xtreme Combat Weekend. The event helped raise money for Couture's GI Foundation. It was great! Staying true to my style, I went shirtless for the whole game, which this time 'round was a bit more painful due to the fact that the paintballs used had a harder shell so they could get through the thick brush. However, it didn't deter me from charging into the middle between the two sides to plant our flag!
In the end, my efforts paid off. I had won MVP for the event and taken a lot of pictures, including getting a shot of Randy Couture getting shot in the face. The three day event included a fight night with future MMA stars in the Tuff n Uff league. THen there was an after party. Needless to say...I got shit faced. Which meant the next day SUCKED to be running in the sand and under the blazing sun, but I still dun it. I have plenty of pictures from this event, some of me, but a ton that I took.
Unfortunatly, my camera also took a shit a few weeks ago. I have no fucking clue how it happend, but the LCD screen cracked out big time. I never use it, so I tried switching to the view finder as I normally do...but it wouldn't work. The electronics were shot.
So now I need a new fucking camera.
Oh, and during this time, my phone had taken a shit, too! The screens decided to turn blank or freeze up, and then it took a 3 story tumble and one of the hinges snapped. At this point, I was totally livid with modern technology. The paintball event had taken a huge chunk out of my bank account, enough so that I was uber negative. It was only last week that I finally had a full paycheck in the bank, which enabled me to buy a new phone, new Hard drive and Windows 7. And all this a week before I am supposed to leave Vegas. Blah.
What a shitty few months. I'll have some pics (and a video I edited) from the paintball event up soon.
Some pictures of me-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4028404582/in/photostream/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4027650339/in/photostream/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4027649819/in/photostream/
Video!
In the end, my efforts paid off. I had won MVP for the event and taken a lot of pictures, including getting a shot of Randy Couture getting shot in the face. The three day event included a fight night with future MMA stars in the Tuff n Uff league. THen there was an after party. Needless to say...I got shit faced. Which meant the next day SUCKED to be running in the sand and under the blazing sun, but I still dun it. I have plenty of pictures from this event, some of me, but a ton that I took.
Unfortunatly, my camera also took a shit a few weeks ago. I have no fucking clue how it happend, but the LCD screen cracked out big time. I never use it, so I tried switching to the view finder as I normally do...but it wouldn't work. The electronics were shot.
So now I need a new fucking camera. Oh, and during this time, my phone had taken a shit, too! The screens decided to turn blank or freeze up, and then it took a 3 story tumble and one of the hinges snapped. At this point, I was totally livid with modern technology. The paintball event had taken a huge chunk out of my bank account, enough so that I was uber negative. It was only last week that I finally had a full paycheck in the bank, which enabled me to buy a new phone, new Hard drive and Windows 7. And all this a week before I am supposed to leave Vegas. Blah.
What a shitty few months. I'll have some pics (and a video I edited) from the paintball event up soon.
Some pictures of me-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4028404582/in/photostream/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4027650339/in/photostream/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordans-shoebox/4027649819/in/photostream/
Video!
