| Since I'm out of practice with LJ, and there's not all that much that I share that gets read, I'm done with it. There are still a couple people I'd like to maintain relations with, but they for the most part have my cell number or e-mail. Here's the e-mail for anyone interested that dosen't have it.
blue_johnson_84@yahoo.com
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| | I'm home. For a few days. Going to Ft. Drum, NY. Freezing cold Infantry. Planning on seeing some good friends, Raliegh is on the way to NY. Wonder who I'll drop in on and who will want to spend a night out on the town with me in a couple days. Later. | | comments: 3 comments or Leave a comment |
| It's the first of September. Things are going good enough considering I'm still stuck on Sand Hill waiting for orders. I have my assignment, which is Ft. Drum NY. It could be worse, like Ft. Polk, still I'm going to try for a stateside swap as soon as I can. 10th Mountain is a great fucking unit, but I'd rather be in another location, especially with another new tern in my life. I'm not single anymore, as of the 30th. Nikki, is an amazing girl. We met at MEPS the first time I went up, when I had so much trouble getting processed. After that we hung out a few times in Fayetteville, went to a few movies, went to Ollis' my last night in town, had good times. She wrote me the entire time I was in Basic, and I wrote back. Now that I've had my cell phone for the past week, we've been on it constantly. You really don't realize how much you miss someone until you get to talk to them again. She leaves for Basic today, but that's ok. The sooner she finishes that we can see each other again. Especially during Christmas time... that's the plan anyway. I miss her alot, more than I thought I would, and she say's she misses me... which I didn't expect. IT's good to be missed by someone that's not related to me.
J | | comments: 3 comments or Leave a comment |
| Well it's official, I'm a United States Infantryman. I've completed everything required to graduate from the Infantry School and to Turn Blue. I dropped my SF contract, for a couple reasons, one of which is I'd prefer to get actual military experience before going into something that elite. Now I'm a Rifleman, the Bloody Infantry, all I need now is a Duty Station. I should get that Monday when my orders are cut. Right now, I'm on pass, relaxing and having a good time with my new freedoms. To much to write down now, that and I'm out of practice. Later.
J | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| Well here I sit in the PX on Sand Hill in the internet section. Killing time and getting tired of being in training. It's time to get out of here, go to Jump School and then start doing my job. It's not too bad though, only 15 more days of planned training then recovery. A 10 mile ruck, a 12 mile ruck, and a week of FTX... that's really all that's left. Can't wait. I'll be seeing everyone soon, and looking foward to that. Things have changed but not so much that situations will be that far from the normal. Later everyone.
Send mail to.
#131 Johnson, James E.
1st Plt C. Co. 1/50 INF
9240 Treadwell Drive
Ft. Benning, GA 31905 | | comments: Leave a comment |
| I never wanted to believe it, but it seems true. Nice guys finish last. Or do they really? It was said I'd change here in Basic, and I have but I'm still the same. I think that's a dicotomy or something. Some big word. Anyway, it appears others have changed more that myself in the past couple months. Which was actually expected on some level, given the flighty nature of people. But all things considered, I'm better having had the experiences I've had, meeting those I have met. Everthing has been a stepping stone, to lead me here, to this moment. Some have heard my "If this hadn't happpened then this never would have." story before. The chain of events that lead me to meeting certain individuals, realizing my direction in life, meeting others because fo choices I've made. Well here's the latest bit... actuall no, not now. I want to see how things play out. She may be the last step along the path. I don't want to prematurely say anything. Things are good right now, and I'll continue to let the Universe conspire in my favor. For now I do as I'm told, and stand where I'm needed. Life is good and simple. I guess nice guy's finish last because it takes time for good things to fall into place.
JAmes | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Current Music: | Photograph ~ Nickleback | | Current Location: | Ft. Benning GA | | Security: | | | Time: | 01:49 pm |
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| Looking foward to telling many stories when I get home. Many stories. "Charlie Rock!" 1st Plt. C co. 1/50 INF is the best. Go Reapers!!
My address.
#131 Johnson, James, E.
1st Plt C co. 1/50 INF
9240 Treadwell Drive
Ft. Benning, GA 31905
Send mass quantities of mail. Soldiers need letters from home. | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| 12:44. It's officially my last day in town. I'm ready, a bit aprehensive, but ready. I have no doubts about my choice, nor about my ability. My life has been leading up to this. Everything I've gone through recently, everyone I've meet, has impacted my choice in som fashion. Be it directly or indirect, even if they don't know it.
Life is one stepping stone after another. Like crossing a river by stepping on the rocks and climbing others. And tomorrow, I begin climbing the bigest of those stones that has been in my path to date. Yet I know that this one, will one day become but a small rock that I look back on.
I'm really appreciative for the support my family and friends, no matter how distant, have shown me. It really does mean alot to know that some people out there actually care about soldiers. Thank you.
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Completely different note, I went to the movies tonight again with Nichole. She's a nice girl. She's fun to be with and actually wants to spend time with me. I'll admit, I'm never sure why any woman wants to spend time with me but, it's nice to have someone call me up and want to do things. She's going in the Air Force, but hasn't selected a job yet. Even when she does it can take a few months to ship with the AF. So chances are she'll still be here when I come back in four months. Then, depending on several things that are up in the air, we might start going to movies again. Like I said it's nice to go out and spend time with someone enjoyable just to have a good time. Especially now that I've got a connection at the theater again. Yusif still works there and he's a manager. Hello free movies.
Goodnight everyone. | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| It's done, I'm gone, I truly have and will continue to become a ghost. The few friends I truly have, I will guard and keep close. All others must earn their place. After all, I'll be in training for two years; then sent somewhere to do my job, killing people that would do harm to my country and loved ones. I'll also be helping others with the defense of their country, and train them to kill those that would do harm to their loved ones. My brothers and I will be on the razor's edge of U.S. Foreign Policy, leading in the defense of this nation by exporting violence and diplomacy in the same force package. I leave you with those thoughts. This is my farewell.
Defending you,
PFC James E. Johnson | | comments: 9 comments or Leave a comment |
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