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QotW: My Commute

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:19:01 -0700

How do you travel to and from work - personal vehicle, bus, subway/train, pedal power? What does it cost you per week in gas or fares?
Submitted by Jan.

I drive my personal vehicle to and from work every day. The base is not far from where I live, so it does not take me long to get there. I generally have to refuel every week and a half or every two weeks, depending on how much driving around I do during my off-duty time. Last time I filled up my tank, it cost me nearly forty dollars.

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QotD: It's Monday Already?

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:15:31 -0700

What was the best thing about your weekend?

This particular weekend, I am in Phoenix enjoying my first visit with my parents in more than a year and a half. Up until the middle of last week, I was not sure that I would be able to make this trip. I am very glad I was able to. The only thing that could have made this weekend better is if my youngest brother had been able to make it up from his duty station.

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QotD: When I Was a Kid

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:56:19 -0700

What did you do for fun when you were a kid? How is it different from what you see kids doing now?
Submitted by jaklumen.

When I was a kid, my brothers and I spent a lot of time goofing around in the backyard. This was primarily because our parents told us to, but we still had some interesting times. I also liked to ride my bike, rollerblade, and head to the local recreation center for a couple hours of swimming. When we were inside, I enjoyed reading and needlework.

These days, I see kids outside a lot, but some of the older ones seem more interested in the TV or the computer then anything that might happen outside. Some kids also do not see the value of a good book. It is kind of sad.

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QotD: Memorial Day

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:30:15 -0700

How are you spending this Memorial Day? How will it differ from Memorial Days past?

So far, I have spent my Memorial Day relaxing. I went out to lunch with my boyfriend. The two of us talked about scenarios he is working on for a project at work. Then we went our separate ways. He went home to continue working on those scenarios and I came back to my apartment to feed the cats and check in on the first day of my latest online class. Later, we may go see Indiana Jones IV.

It differs from past Memorial Days, because I am actually off duty. I was given the day off in compensation for working my day off Saturday. We had an air show on base and most of my unit was working.

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QotD: No Laughing Matter

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:51:08 -0700

What do you think is too serious to joke around about?

There are a lot of things that one in the military should not joke around about. For example, drugs. A lot of people joke around about drugs and then wonder why they are frequently selected for "random" urinalysis. Also, joking around about this subject has landed a few people in hot water because leadership caught wind of it and took it seriously. I know a few people in my unit who have been under investigation for drug use and/or distributing for months now. It is kind of ridiculous, but that is how things work these days, it would seem.

Another thing people should not joke around about is what they might do if they were to go crazy. I think this is an especially sensitive topic since the shooting we had on base a few weeks ago. Some people think it is all fun and games. But the base is paranoid now. I cannot say I blame them. I did not think anything like that would happen on this base, and I patrol it. One cannot tell if it is an honest, though ill advised, joke, or if the troop is actually considering it and warning of things to come.

There are other things, but I cannot think of them at the moment. I am pretty tired, so I will likely head to bed fairly soon.

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QotD: But Everyone Likes Me!

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:05:44 -0700

Why do you think it is some people don't get along with you?

There are a variety of reasons why some people do not get along with me. I will say one thing first, though. I believe I get along with most people, whether I like them or despise them, mainly because my job requires me to. There are only a few people I can say I openly dislike. I am fairly certain they know who they are, too.

One of the main reasons some people do not like me is because of their initial perception of me. I do not care much for first judgments because I have been unfairly subjected to them time and time again. People just do not take the time to get to know a person beyond a first judgment. I think if the people that do not like me actually took took the time and sat down and genuinely tried to get to know me, I think they would change their minds about me. I am not saying that they would be my best friend, but they would certainly understand why I do certain things.

Other people do not like me because I return whatever attitudes they give me. I have had to explain myself because of that recently, but I do not care. If a person is going to be rude to me, I will return the favor. If that person does not like it, then they can change their behavior. I am tired of tolerating it, so if I cannot openly tell them what I think, I can at least treat them the same way they are treating me.

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QotD: If at first you don't succeed...

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:54:49 -0700

What have you tried in life that you just weren't very good at?

Playing violin. I will not say I was not good at it, it was just that I did not put forth as much effort as I should have. I only put forth the effort if I really liked the music we were learning. I could have made the time to practice and stuff, but it just was not as high on my priority list as other things in my life. I regret that now, but perhaps someday I will be able to invest in some music classes and learn to play my violin better.

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QotD: The Juiciest Chapters

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:21:07 -0800

Someone's writing a biography of your life (to date). What is the best/worst chapter of the book?
Submitted by Ross.

Well, the biggest part of my adult life has been in the military. That would be the best and worst chapters of my life depending on what is said in those chapters. My life has been an interesting roller coaster of events since I joined. I have known depression, pride, anxiety, fear, happiness, adrenaline rushes, heartbreak, and so much more since I joined. And I do not regret any of it. It has made me the person I am today, for better or worse. I cannot say which of those I have become. That is to be perceived by the observers. All I ask in that regard is that the observers take the time to get to know me a little bit before they judge me or my actions.

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QotD: A Chat With My Past

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:45:27 -0800

Which one of your ancestors would you most like to talk to?
Submitted by Kathy.

I would have to know more about them before I could answer this question fairly. However, I would definitely like to talk to those who moved from their home country to North America. What family did they leave behind? What went into such a decision? Was the move everything they hoped it would be? I would so like to ask about the lives of many of my ancestors. There is so much I could learn from them. They have so many stories. I suppose these thoughts could inspire me to ask my grandparents about their lives. There is a lot I do not know about their families, their early years, and more. What could I learn from them?

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QotD: I'd Rather Be...

nobody@vox.com(Emeree) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:50:12 -0800

If you were suddenly granted the day off today, how would you go spend your free time?

I already had tonight off since it was a scheduled night off for my flight. But I will humor the question. If I were working tonight and I somehow got it off, I would likely try to spend time with either my boyfriend, if he is not busy with his class, or my friends. I do not get to spend any time with them on the days that I work, so more time with them would make me happy. If I did not get any sleep that day, I might consider going home and getting some. If I had schoolwork looming, I would consider starting to work on it. There are a lot of things that I could do. I do not see how it would be any different from a regular day off.

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