Its that time again for another update in the life of Atti..
So here's what is going on. Today marks 55 days left to go until I leave for Basic. Work has been quite slow in the last two weeks and it doesn't look like its going to pick up anytime soon. I had planned to give them a month's notice so they have time to find someone and train them to replace me since I do some important work. I'm going to give myself the week before I go (Oct 24th til the 1st) to do whatever I need to: see people, take care of loose ends, etc.
A couple people have suggested, "Hey you should have a going away party." And two those two people I said in response, "I would love to, if I knew people would show up to it."
Not many understand the lack of current connections I have with my friends. THere are probably two or three I could 100% say for sure support me in my decision to do this. I am so sick of the "But why would you wanna do that to your life" comments that it makes me pretty angry. The bottom line is.. this is MY life. I didn't ask you to critique my decision or tell me I"m making a mistake, or that I'm going to die, or never come back, etc. That only shows me your true colors and they are pretty ugly ones at that.
I'm serving my country. I'm doing this for that reason and I'm doing this for myself. The benefits are far too great not to take advantage. As funny as it may sound joining the service is my redemption from all the shit I've done the past three years. You all know, because I've blogged about it lol. I get a clean slate to start over and salvage what I have left to make it better.
So back to the going-away-party thing. Would I have a party? Sure, I would. I'm sure it will consist of just me on Halloween out at the bar having a good time before I report the next day to my recruiter. I doubt anyone will kick up a fuss for someone like me leaving. To those friends I've lost because of this, I say it was nice knowing you for the time we had, but you guys are hypocrites. To those who have stood by me (in person or on this site) I thank you for your support.
Less than 8 weeks now and I'm gone. Gone for fucking good. I have told myself I will never live in this state ever again. Its high time I ended up somewhere that I fit and can connect with others.
But enough of my ranting for one day. How's everyone else? Anyone seen a good concert lately?
So here's what is going on. Today marks 55 days left to go until I leave for Basic. Work has been quite slow in the last two weeks and it doesn't look like its going to pick up anytime soon. I had planned to give them a month's notice so they have time to find someone and train them to replace me since I do some important work. I'm going to give myself the week before I go (Oct 24th til the 1st) to do whatever I need to: see people, take care of loose ends, etc.
A couple people have suggested, "Hey you should have a going away party." And two those two people I said in response, "I would love to, if I knew people would show up to it."
Not many understand the lack of current connections I have with my friends. THere are probably two or three I could 100% say for sure support me in my decision to do this. I am so sick of the "But why would you wanna do that to your life" comments that it makes me pretty angry. The bottom line is.. this is MY life. I didn't ask you to critique my decision or tell me I"m making a mistake, or that I'm going to die, or never come back, etc. That only shows me your true colors and they are pretty ugly ones at that.
I'm serving my country. I'm doing this for that reason and I'm doing this for myself. The benefits are far too great not to take advantage. As funny as it may sound joining the service is my redemption from all the shit I've done the past three years. You all know, because I've blogged about it lol. I get a clean slate to start over and salvage what I have left to make it better.
So back to the going-away-party thing. Would I have a party? Sure, I would. I'm sure it will consist of just me on Halloween out at the bar having a good time before I report the next day to my recruiter. I doubt anyone will kick up a fuss for someone like me leaving. To those friends I've lost because of this, I say it was nice knowing you for the time we had, but you guys are hypocrites. To those who have stood by me (in person or on this site) I thank you for your support.
Less than 8 weeks now and I'm gone. Gone for fucking good. I have told myself I will never live in this state ever again. Its high time I ended up somewhere that I fit and can connect with others.
But enough of my ranting for one day. How's everyone else? Anyone seen a good concert lately?
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In other news, I saw Ben Folds somewhat recently. I love his dorkiness and his songs, and I love the piano, so it definitely rocked, in my opinion.
PS - I think gorging on candy and caramel apples whilst watching ridiculous old horror movies would be way more fun than a bar, if we're talking Halloween. hehe... again, my opinion.
Have a nice week!