Well, I’m having to assert my position a little more now. My Soldiers have had time to get used to me, so now I feel like getting more hands-on. I usually go for this method. I come in easy and establish a rapport. Having achieved that, I step up my involvement to earn their respect and learn their job. It can get exhausting, having to pick up on the different jobs and work through the proper channels. People can be very territorial.
The weather here is warm… so the main roads are dry. But there’s still the side roads that are muddy. Hot water in the showers are still off and on. I need to hit up the gym more often. And I still need to find a house back at Bragg. Should be a buyer’s market out there, from the sound of the news that I do get.
I’m also considering what to do with Block Leave. I’ll have a whole month free… though I’m not sure if I do have the time for that. Being young and single with officer’s pay (untaxed when deployed), I do have a little bit I’d like to enjoy. One thing I’ll have to do is take some time off in a spa. I have to concede that I do have take care of my body. I’m getting old! I’m not as robust as I used to be! And being over here, I have had a couple of issues with my skin. I need to get back to that “dashing” standard.
Then for other luxuries… maybe a visit to an Ice Hotel… save time for the Brazilian Samba? Maybe a visit down under or just some cross-country trips to family and friends?
That is the best thing about the Army. Good pay (if you’re smart), time off and good friends.
Then I might also be getting ahead of myself with the planning. I could also make some investments to get returns from later.
A lot of options are open right now. I’m looking forward to tackling it. There’s a lot of options for me.
2LT Adam Ochylski
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.