I was still working security at the embassy in Afghanistan at the start of 2012, but my three weeks of down time lined up just right, so I went to Jamaica to ring it in.
Jan- Feb:
-Vacation over... Back to Afghanistan for another 9 weeks. It was chilly.
March:
-SG St Patty's Party, OH. It was my first day back in the country and I don't think I could've had more fun. Been on this site since 2005, but this was my first ever SG event and it was great meeting everyone.
-Shortly after I got home from the party, my girl and I broke up after nearly a year together. We both knew it was coming. It was complicated...
April:
-Ran Tough Mudder Dallas. It was a 12 mile mud run/obstacle course and was exhausting but a hell of a good time!
-After wanting to do it nearly my whole life, I finally got certified to skydive and still just regularly with this guy:
April- June:
-Last rotation in Afghanistan. As the contract drew to a close, the bullshit went into overdrive and I began to wonder if I was gonna be able to take it. Your shoes are dirty? FIRED! Wanna take a smoke break in uniform? FIRED! Fuck I hate politics!
June:
-Home just in time to help my little brother celebrate his 21st Birthday.
The next few months were spent just enjoying my time off waiting for my next contract to start.
October:
-I didn't expect to be home long enough to see Halloween, but since I was and it was the first one I've been home for in 8 years, I went BIG!
November:
-Went to the SG Columbus Halloween Party. The party was a blast, I saw some familiar faces and met new people too.
-The best part of the weekend, however, was getting to perv on Delia's and Shipwreck's Zivity shoots with Sobelle and Amarena.
-I also start using Instagram again for the first time in over a year.
Also throughout the year:
-Started my sleeve in January. About 27 hours over 8 sessions with the finally session in October.
-Some loss too... My Nana passed this Thanksgiving after a long fight with heart trouble. And earlier this year a Navy SEAL friend and fellow contractor was shot and killed.
AND FINALLY!!! My NYE celebration in London:
For the past nine years I've celebrated New Years Eve in a different country. It's a tradition that started coincidentally but I've managed to keep alive.
I'm not a fan of tourist type stuff but I would just happen across the most iconic London sights just walking around.
Here's to a great 2013!
