
The isle of misfit toys
As a veteran, sometimes I feel like a toy from the Isle of Misfit Toys. My reference may be a bit dated, but the metaphor stands. Somehow, even though I…
As a veteran, sometimes I feel like a toy from the Isle of Misfit Toys. My reference may be a bit dated, but the metaphor stands. Somehow, even though I…
Being at sea was always a time for me to figure out my sober self, workout and read, because at sea, there was no alcohol and, most importantly, no cell…
Switching from the military to college was honestly really easy. People assume that once you’re out, things are hard, and in some respects maybe they’re right. But that military mindset…
In Navy boot camp, there are divisions of new recruits that are led normally by three to four higher enlisted personnel called Recruit Division Commanders or RDCs. One of my…
Surprisingly, basic training was not as physically demanding as I had anticipated. It did, however, challenge me mentally. 10 weeks of being unable to physically talk to my support system…
Aries Sad, slow, sluggish… I’m running out of alliterations, but you get it. Work on upping your energy this week with a nice, cool Celsius beverage. I’ve never had one,…
This year, I’ve really enjoyed watching people who look confused and lost on campus. I feel a sense of superiority in understanding geography better than someone else, and so I…
Overalls are underrated, and I’m over it. On style, function and number of pockets alone, everyone should have at least one pair of overalls in their closet––and yet, to my…
My current studies abroad in Japan have given me the opportunity to learn a wide variety of things about myself and the world around me. For instance, I’ve discovered that…
There once was a dubious parson Who zealously dabbled in arson, And in Hell, he rejoiced That the torture of choice Did not daunt but secretly charmed him. – Anna…