Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
A little fun
Sat August 8th
Yesterday we went to a different firing range and used some M16's that had red dot scopes attached to them. I was not a fan. I'd rather use my iron sights. We stayed at the range until it was dark. We then used M16A4's that had night vision scopes and we fired tracer rounds. Tracer rounds come out of the rifle bright red so you can see them when they exit. It was pretty fun to watch, it was like the 4th of July. It did suck that we didn't get back till midnight, so I am pretty tired today. Today we got to sleep in till 6:30am with no PT. We ate breakfast and then loaded up on buses and went to these artillery museums. They were pretty interesting. There was a bunch of old stuff, Geronimo was in Ft Sill way back when. Fort Sill is also home to the original "Buffalo Soldiers." Grandma Lish would have enjoyed the museums. Tonight we get to go to a rodeo. I am really craving pizza, for family day we are definitely ordering pizza no doubt about it. It will nice to just hang out with you when you come. Only 33 days till family day. Time is going by quick, it's awesome. Hopefully it just accelerates and it will be here sooner than expected.
August 10th
We did an 8k march... it was way easy. We also threw grenades. They are way cooler in real life than they are on video games. It is still amazingly hot all the time. Idaho sounds glorious right about now. There is actually A LOT of places I'd rather be than here. I'm to the point where I'd gladly sit down and watch a chick flick and listen to country music. My back is still sore even with the drugs I got. I might have to go in to see if I can get some muscle relaxers or something. The days seem to go by faster but still not fast enough. I think madden comes out this week... kinda sucks. I am also sick of showering and shaving EVERYDAY. I would love to be lazy and gross right now. At least I'm getting paid. I think I want to buy a Mitsubishi lancer, they are nice. Love, Cory
Yesterday we went to a different firing range and used some M16's that had red dot scopes attached to them. I was not a fan. I'd rather use my iron sights. We stayed at the range until it was dark. We then used M16A4's that had night vision scopes and we fired tracer rounds. Tracer rounds come out of the rifle bright red so you can see them when they exit. It was pretty fun to watch, it was like the 4th of July. It did suck that we didn't get back till midnight, so I am pretty tired today. Today we got to sleep in till 6:30am with no PT. We ate breakfast and then loaded up on buses and went to these artillery museums. They were pretty interesting. There was a bunch of old stuff, Geronimo was in Ft Sill way back when. Fort Sill is also home to the original "Buffalo Soldiers." Grandma Lish would have enjoyed the museums. Tonight we get to go to a rodeo. I am really craving pizza, for family day we are definitely ordering pizza no doubt about it. It will nice to just hang out with you when you come. Only 33 days till family day. Time is going by quick, it's awesome. Hopefully it just accelerates and it will be here sooner than expected.
August 10th
We did an 8k march... it was way easy. We also threw grenades. They are way cooler in real life than they are on video games. It is still amazingly hot all the time. Idaho sounds glorious right about now. There is actually A LOT of places I'd rather be than here. I'm to the point where I'd gladly sit down and watch a chick flick and listen to country music. My back is still sore even with the drugs I got. I might have to go in to see if I can get some muscle relaxers or something. The days seem to go by faster but still not fast enough. I think madden comes out this week... kinda sucks. I am also sick of showering and shaving EVERYDAY. I would love to be lazy and gross right now. At least I'm getting paid. I think I want to buy a Mitsubishi lancer, they are nice. Love, Cory
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Livin Life
Our renters have moved in. I am so glad that is taken care of. I am looking forward to being able to take a little break from school and spend more time with Abby. She is a busy growing girl and she makes me smile everyday. Lately I have been a little apprehensive to make the next few months go by really fast. I was able to be in the outdoors this weekend and I realized how grateful I am for how my life is right now. At this moment, not six months down the road. I always have a tendency to think, well when we get through this then I will be happy, or when we are able to do this then I can be satisfied. I am so grateful for my little girl and for everything she teaches me. I am so grateful for my husbands sacrifice and service for our family. This separation has made me realize how much I took him for granted and how much I love him. I am so glad for my experiences and for everything I am learning.
Busy
I only got two letters this week.. so here they are...
July 32st
I haven't had much time to write due to still being sick (I now have the flu to go with my crappy cough) and being extremely tired all the time. Basic really wouldn't be that bad at all if I could just be healthy and rested. This week we have been shooting our rifles. I have named my rifle Charlotte. She is amazing. The first day of shooting we shot at targets and tried to keep our shots hitting the same spot so that you could adjust the sights later on. I just happened to be one of the ten people out of the whole battery (224 people) who was steady enough. My shots were sighted right on target. Day 2 of shooting I didn't have to do anything. Yesterday (Thursday) we went to the range to shoot targets at distances of 75 meters, 150 meters and 300 meters. The targets are life size, and at 300 meters it is so small! I ended up hitting 46 out of 48 targets. I even got a head shot on the 300 meter target! I am pretty BAMF at shooting. We do our qualifications on Monday so I should rock the test.
Lately we have been doing PT twice a day. It wouldn't be so bad if I was healthy. Rumor is we get another penicillin shot here soon. I am excited for it. Tomorrow we go into white phase. Typically you gain a little more privileges. More to come later.
P.S. Tell Brandon Happy Birthday!
August 2/3
Yesterday was a fun test. They told us Saturday night that we could either go to church the next day or go to this concert thing. For me it was an easy choice. We only had 10 guys make the right choice. We usually have like 45 guys. Best part of this story... All the church guys made it back in time for the concert! Showed who really cares. It was pretty entertaining and the performers were Army members who tour base to base and they were WAY GOOD. They were singing stuff like Rihanna and other stuff in whatever genre that is. I will write more this week. Love, Cory
July 32st
I haven't had much time to write due to still being sick (I now have the flu to go with my crappy cough) and being extremely tired all the time. Basic really wouldn't be that bad at all if I could just be healthy and rested. This week we have been shooting our rifles. I have named my rifle Charlotte. She is amazing. The first day of shooting we shot at targets and tried to keep our shots hitting the same spot so that you could adjust the sights later on. I just happened to be one of the ten people out of the whole battery (224 people) who was steady enough. My shots were sighted right on target. Day 2 of shooting I didn't have to do anything. Yesterday (Thursday) we went to the range to shoot targets at distances of 75 meters, 150 meters and 300 meters. The targets are life size, and at 300 meters it is so small! I ended up hitting 46 out of 48 targets. I even got a head shot on the 300 meter target! I am pretty BAMF at shooting. We do our qualifications on Monday so I should rock the test.
Lately we have been doing PT twice a day. It wouldn't be so bad if I was healthy. Rumor is we get another penicillin shot here soon. I am excited for it. Tomorrow we go into white phase. Typically you gain a little more privileges. More to come later.
P.S. Tell Brandon Happy Birthday!
August 2/3
Yesterday was a fun test. They told us Saturday night that we could either go to church the next day or go to this concert thing. For me it was an easy choice. We only had 10 guys make the right choice. We usually have like 45 guys. Best part of this story... All the church guys made it back in time for the concert! Showed who really cares. It was pretty entertaining and the performers were Army members who tour base to base and they were WAY GOOD. They were singing stuff like Rihanna and other stuff in whatever genre that is. I will write more this week. Love, Cory
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Wanted: Letters
Cory was able to call for 15 minutes on Sunday. He said he has had a busy week of marching and shooting his gun. He said he is doing pretty well with the shooting stuff. He rambled off a bunch of distances and statistics that made absolutely no sense to me, so I just said "good job honey!" He didn't get any letters last week so he called me a jerk. I informed him I sent two and his mom sent one as well. Snail mail is just taking a long time I guess. Abby told me last night as we were heading into the store, "Mommy... Daddy at work he be right back." I just smiled at her and said, "Yea he'll be right back." I could tell she was thinking about it for a few minutes, then she saw a picture of sponge bob and decided to sing the sponge bob song as loud as she could in Smith's. She is keeping really busy. The daycare wakes us up every morning, and Abby is so excited to wake up to the sounds of her friends eating breakfast in the kitchen. I am getting used to living at my parents house again. I don't always make my bed, and I don't do my laundry every five seconds so my mother is stressing about my mess. (My laundry is always in a hamper if it's not put away) I may try to sneak her an anti-anxiety pill. :) I got my hair cut yesterday and I'm loving it! I am going to look into some places for Abby to take dance so that should be fun. Cory has been sending Abby some art work. He draws her favorite cartoon characters and writes her name all pretty, and he draws stick figures of our family for her. Abigail loves these! I thought it was a cute idea because she can't read, but she can recognize the things that he draws for her. I will have to scan one of the pages, they are pretty cute. Cory said he wants more letters. I told him I don't have all day to sit and write letters but I will do my best! Cory's mom has decided to come to his graduation in September with me, but it's a secret! So don't tell! We have booked our flights and rental car and hotel. I'm kind of nervous to fly with Abby, well not so much the flying part but the airport part. She is an independent woman and does not like to hold my hand. I may have to get one of those ridiculous leash things that you can strap to your kid. I will vow to never use it outside of the airport!
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