Well, D-Day is finally here...I leave for the MEPS today and will be flying from Dallas to San Antonio tomorrow sometime. I will be in in Basic Training for 8.5 weeks. I should graduate Feb. 6th and the Airman's Coin and Retreat Ceremonies should be the 5th. The next time anyone sees me I will be an Airman in the WORLD'S BEST Air Force. Take Care and I hope you all have a great holiday season.
...Deuces...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
2nd Worst Ever...
This has been the 2nd worst birthday of my life. (1st place goes to my 13th a month after my Mimi died.) What made it so bad you ask? Well, I spent 80% of the day home alone, with nothing to do and no one to talk to. Well, what about the other 20%? Well, the 10% of the day Kati is home she is in her room with the door closed, might as well just be me. The other 10% won't be too bad, when Mom and Dad come home. Mom is making my favorite dish for supper tonight. So that will help a little. The thing is, I have no one to hang out with, no friends to celebrate this momentus occasion. If I was back home, I would be with friends having a blast...instead I am alone watching SC and checking my myspace every 5 minutes for a "Happy Birthday". So yeah, today has pretty much sucked...
600 miles + 0 friends = 1 lonely boy (or) 1 crappy 19th Birthday
...*sigh*...dueces...
600 miles + 0 friends = 1 lonely boy (or) 1 crappy 19th Birthday
...*sigh*...dueces...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Just An Update...
Well, it has been awhile since I have written an update on the goings on in my life.
I am back in Riesel with my family, doing things around the house for mom, and taking sister to school in the mornings. Dad has a pretty full class schedule this semester at A&M. While Mom gained 3 new offices to manage. So the house is really quiet from 8-3 on 5 out of 7 days. It has given me some enlightenment time, some quiet time to think about things and what not. Like this Air Force thing...I talked to my recruiter on monday, I will ship to basic training on Dec. 8th. If you didn't already know I will be doing linguistics, and much to my dismay the "force" gets to choose the language I learn. TSgt. Malone said that since my scores were as high as they were it would probably be one of the harder languages, which means a longer tech school. I will get to learn to speak Chinese or something like that though...kinda cool. I am most looking forward to my bonus, and the new car it will be going towards. I'm still not sure when I will get it, if its after basic...after tech school...before I ship, who knows.
Thats about it...dueces...
P.S.: I'll be 19 in just a few minutes!!
I am back in Riesel with my family, doing things around the house for mom, and taking sister to school in the mornings. Dad has a pretty full class schedule this semester at A&M. While Mom gained 3 new offices to manage. So the house is really quiet from 8-3 on 5 out of 7 days. It has given me some enlightenment time, some quiet time to think about things and what not. Like this Air Force thing...I talked to my recruiter on monday, I will ship to basic training on Dec. 8th. If you didn't already know I will be doing linguistics, and much to my dismay the "force" gets to choose the language I learn. TSgt. Malone said that since my scores were as high as they were it would probably be one of the harder languages, which means a longer tech school. I will get to learn to speak Chinese or something like that though...kinda cool. I am most looking forward to my bonus, and the new car it will be going towards. I'm still not sure when I will get it, if its after basic...after tech school...before I ship, who knows.
Thats about it...dueces...
P.S.: I'll be 19 in just a few minutes!!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ok, I feel better...somewhat
Okay, update on last night's post. I feel better about this Air Force thing, still a little worried about it, but I think I can handle it. I talk ed to TSgt Malone today and found out that I won't be shipping until December which means no Christmas or New Years with the family, I may miss Kati's 16th birthday too. That kinda sucks, but I guess I'll have to suck it up. Guess that's all for now...
...deuces...
...deuces...
Sunday, July 27, 2008
So, I've been thinking (which can be dangerous)
I am starting to feel like I rushed into this whole Air Force thing, and didn't completly think things through...I really just don't know anymore. I'm feeling alot of apprehension about it, maybe I made a mistake, and the worst thing is I'm not sure who to turn too. I don't want it to sound like I am trying to back out of a commitment, because that's something I do my best not to do. I am really second guessing myself and wondering if it is what I should be doing. I have been praying about it, but it seems like I'm not getting any answers...somebody help.
On a lighter note, I watched "The Bucket List" today, it is really an inspiring movie. As a result of watching it, I wrote a "thank you" letter (of sorts) to the one man, who (outside of family) has had the biggest impact on my life, Mr. Bret "Coach" Tyler. I wrote it, just because I realized that I had never let him know what he did for me, much less thanked him for doing it. I also started a "bucket list" of my own.
So far:
1. Leave an impact on someone's life for the better
2.Take the ride of a lifetime
3.Enjoy the view with the one I love
4.Go sky-diving
5. Snorkel/SCUBA dive the Great Barrier Reef
6. Learn to surf
7.Be on Television
So, thats what I've got...
...dueces...
On a lighter note, I watched "The Bucket List" today, it is really an inspiring movie. As a result of watching it, I wrote a "thank you" letter (of sorts) to the one man, who (outside of family) has had the biggest impact on my life, Mr. Bret "Coach" Tyler. I wrote it, just because I realized that I had never let him know what he did for me, much less thanked him for doing it. I also started a "bucket list" of my own.
So far:
1. Leave an impact on someone's life for the better
2.Take the ride of a lifetime
3.Enjoy the view with the one I love
4.Go sky-diving
5. Snorkel/SCUBA dive the Great Barrier Reef
6. Learn to surf
7.Be on Television
So, thats what I've got...
...dueces...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Just An Update...
Just an update on my life...
I am working at Ceta Canyon, and absolutely LOVING it! The kids are so much fun, and co-workers are too, lol. My favorite moment at camp thus far happened when I was swimming with the kids from Camp AMISTAD which is a camp for burn victims. Anywho, I was swimming on my day off and just hanging out in the deep end, and started talking to a kid named Austin. He reminded me alot of "W" (anyone who reads Kacey's blog will understand that one lol) he even did the thing W does with his fingers, crossing them or what-not. Anywho, he was jumping of the diving board and doing really random "tricks". When I asked what he was doing he said, "I am trying to do the Space Cow." When I said I had never heard of it he said, "No, I am trying to invent it." That made me laugh a little, what really got me laughing (and thinking of W) was the conversation he had with his counselor a few minutes later.
Counselor: "Alright bud, time to get out"
Austin: "Ok, just one more try"
C: "What are you trying to do?"
A: "The 'Space Cow' "
C: "The 'Space Cow'?"
A: "I don't know yet, I'm trying to invent it."
C: "Your inventing it?"
A: "Well, someone has too!"
I do miss my mom and dad alot though. I get to see mom this weekend, and I'll get to hang out with dad in a couple weeks. I can hardly wait, I hope we get to go to Schlitterbahn. I love that place!!
Air Force Update:
I got the Cryptolinguist job I was wanting, and signed my contract. I got the last open spot for this year. I am way excited, things just keep falling into place.
I am working at Ceta Canyon, and absolutely LOVING it! The kids are so much fun, and co-workers are too, lol. My favorite moment at camp thus far happened when I was swimming with the kids from Camp AMISTAD which is a camp for burn victims. Anywho, I was swimming on my day off and just hanging out in the deep end, and started talking to a kid named Austin. He reminded me alot of "W" (anyone who reads Kacey's blog will understand that one lol) he even did the thing W does with his fingers, crossing them or what-not. Anywho, he was jumping of the diving board and doing really random "tricks". When I asked what he was doing he said, "I am trying to do the Space Cow." When I said I had never heard of it he said, "No, I am trying to invent it." That made me laugh a little, what really got me laughing (and thinking of W) was the conversation he had with his counselor a few minutes later.
Counselor: "Alright bud, time to get out"
Austin: "Ok, just one more try"
C: "What are you trying to do?"
A: "The 'Space Cow' "
C: "The 'Space Cow'?"
A: "I don't know yet, I'm trying to invent it."
C: "Your inventing it?"
A: "Well, someone has too!"
I do miss my mom and dad alot though. I get to see mom this weekend, and I'll get to hang out with dad in a couple weeks. I can hardly wait, I hope we get to go to Schlitterbahn. I love that place!!
Air Force Update:
I got the Cryptolinguist job I was wanting, and signed my contract. I got the last open spot for this year. I am way excited, things just keep falling into place.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Tick-Tock...
tick...tock...tick...tock
Seriously, this week is going by so slowly!! I guess when you have something your looking forward to time takes forever to pass.
I leave for the panhandle Thursday and can harldy wait. I get to see everyone that I have been missing like CRAZY. I am spending the night in Turkey with my Grandma thursday night, and then will be making my way to Ceta Canyon on friday. I have lifeguard training the 23rd, 24th, and 25th, and then will actually start work the 1st of June, I think...anyway, I am so ready to be back!!
Now, on to the more serious things that are on my mind:
Today was a good day, I finished painting my room (which is totally sweet) then had some time to think about stuff. I found myself thinking about my Mimi and my Ma, and what they would think and have to tell me about the Air Force if they were here. It has been almost 6 years since Mimi died and I still have days that I wish she was here, and think about how proud she would be of me. It has been a couple of months since Ma left us, and I seem to miss her more and more as days go by. I find myself having some regrets concerning her death, just the week before I had the opportunity to go visit her in the hospital with my Aunt Kacey...I didn't go, instead I went to Silverton to hang out with friends. Sad thing is the last thing I said to Ma was "Bye Ma, have a safe trip home. I love you." to which I was told "I love you more!". Talking about my Mimi and Ma, but I realize that some of the folks reading this don't know who these people are so, I am going to do my best to give you some insight.
Jerry Sue Perkins Sweek, known to many as Mimi...and a few as Aunt Jerry. She touched many lives as she went about her own. She lived in Ft. Worth for most of my childhood, I still remember going to visit and playing in the backyard with my cousin Zack hoping the nieghbors horse of a dog would stick its head over the fence. Those were good days. I'm not sure of the year, I was 8 or 9 I think, but her and my Grandad moved to Amarillo. Mimi was an RN at Northwest Hospital during those days. She worked in the E.R. and actually helped to start what is now the FastTrac. In 2001 she was diagnosed with liver cancer, and died from liver cancer on July 28th of 2002. She was a loving. hard-working, and loyal woman. She put God first, and her family second in everything she did. She made a huge impact on me, and has continued to do so even in death. As I said before she touched many lives, and is in the hearts and memories of many, many more.
Grace Marie Scheller Anderson, known to most as Ma...and others as "Gracie". Again a wonderful woman who touched many lives during her time on earth. Raised during the depression era being the middle of 11 brothers and sisters (12 including her), she had iron-clad morals. Her faith in the Lord is rivaled by very few, and envied by many. I was lucky enough to hold the distinction of being the oldest great-grandkid, and Ma holds a spot in my heart. She was loving, passionate, dedicated, and the definition of hard-working. She was the rock of our family, the cornerstone in who we all are today. I am so torn up that my kids won't get to know her, because there is no way to put into words the amazing woman she was. She taught sunday school in Dimmitt for 50 years, yeah I said 50. Again, a woman that has had a huge influence in my life and the lives of many, many others.
Now you have a small glimpse into the lives of two of the most amazing women to ever walk this earth. To bad you never had the chance to meet these wonderful ladies. You would not easily forget either of the two.
Well, I guess that wraps it up...don't want to drag this out too long...
Dueces...
Seriously, this week is going by so slowly!! I guess when you have something your looking forward to time takes forever to pass.
I leave for the panhandle Thursday and can harldy wait. I get to see everyone that I have been missing like CRAZY. I am spending the night in Turkey with my Grandma thursday night, and then will be making my way to Ceta Canyon on friday. I have lifeguard training the 23rd, 24th, and 25th, and then will actually start work the 1st of June, I think...anyway, I am so ready to be back!!
Now, on to the more serious things that are on my mind:
Today was a good day, I finished painting my room (which is totally sweet) then had some time to think about stuff. I found myself thinking about my Mimi and my Ma, and what they would think and have to tell me about the Air Force if they were here. It has been almost 6 years since Mimi died and I still have days that I wish she was here, and think about how proud she would be of me. It has been a couple of months since Ma left us, and I seem to miss her more and more as days go by. I find myself having some regrets concerning her death, just the week before I had the opportunity to go visit her in the hospital with my Aunt Kacey...I didn't go, instead I went to Silverton to hang out with friends. Sad thing is the last thing I said to Ma was "Bye Ma, have a safe trip home. I love you." to which I was told "I love you more!". Talking about my Mimi and Ma, but I realize that some of the folks reading this don't know who these people are so, I am going to do my best to give you some insight.
Jerry Sue Perkins Sweek, known to many as Mimi...and a few as Aunt Jerry. She touched many lives as she went about her own. She lived in Ft. Worth for most of my childhood, I still remember going to visit and playing in the backyard with my cousin Zack hoping the nieghbors horse of a dog would stick its head over the fence. Those were good days. I'm not sure of the year, I was 8 or 9 I think, but her and my Grandad moved to Amarillo. Mimi was an RN at Northwest Hospital during those days. She worked in the E.R. and actually helped to start what is now the FastTrac. In 2001 she was diagnosed with liver cancer, and died from liver cancer on July 28th of 2002. She was a loving. hard-working, and loyal woman. She put God first, and her family second in everything she did. She made a huge impact on me, and has continued to do so even in death. As I said before she touched many lives, and is in the hearts and memories of many, many more.
Grace Marie Scheller Anderson, known to most as Ma...and others as "Gracie". Again a wonderful woman who touched many lives during her time on earth. Raised during the depression era being the middle of 11 brothers and sisters (12 including her), she had iron-clad morals. Her faith in the Lord is rivaled by very few, and envied by many. I was lucky enough to hold the distinction of being the oldest great-grandkid, and Ma holds a spot in my heart. She was loving, passionate, dedicated, and the definition of hard-working. She was the rock of our family, the cornerstone in who we all are today. I am so torn up that my kids won't get to know her, because there is no way to put into words the amazing woman she was. She taught sunday school in Dimmitt for 50 years, yeah I said 50. Again, a woman that has had a huge influence in my life and the lives of many, many others.
Now you have a small glimpse into the lives of two of the most amazing women to ever walk this earth. To bad you never had the chance to meet these wonderful ladies. You would not easily forget either of the two.
Well, I guess that wraps it up...don't want to drag this out too long...
Dueces...
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Woo-hoo!!
Hooah...
Ok, so I went back to Dallas yesterday and took the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) and scored a 119! What that means is that I will get to do Cryptolinguistics in the Air Force. Which means a $12,000 sign-on bonus too!!! I am way pumped and am actually ready for October 1st!!
Dueces...
Ok, so I went back to Dallas yesterday and took the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) and scored a 119! What that means is that I will get to do Cryptolinguistics in the Air Force. Which means a $12,000 sign-on bonus too!!! I am way pumped and am actually ready for October 1st!!
Dueces...
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
A-Ten Hut!
"Sir (or Ma'am), Trainee Fuston, Reports as ordered." (what I have to say before I say anything else)
Well, its official, I am now a member of the United States Air Force. I made it through MEPS today and was sworn in and signed my contract. I don't know my MOS (job) yet, but I will keep you posted. I scored an 85 on my ASVAB. Here's a funny story, we were given random roomates at the hotel. Mine just happened to be an Army recruit. He asked me what my score was on my ASVAB and I told him 85. He looked and me and said "85?! Really? I made a 46." Just a little inter-branch fun. Anyway, of course as everyone knows I am color-blind so that limits the jobs I am eligible for, but I have lined up some that seem to interest me. Like I said I will let you know as soon as I know anything new.
Dueces...
Well, its official, I am now a member of the United States Air Force. I made it through MEPS today and was sworn in and signed my contract. I don't know my MOS (job) yet, but I will keep you posted. I scored an 85 on my ASVAB. Here's a funny story, we were given random roomates at the hotel. Mine just happened to be an Army recruit. He asked me what my score was on my ASVAB and I told him 85. He looked and me and said "85?! Really? I made a 46." Just a little inter-branch fun. Anyway, of course as everyone knows I am color-blind so that limits the jobs I am eligible for, but I have lined up some that seem to interest me. Like I said I will let you know as soon as I know anything new.
Dueces...
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Fateful Day...
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am going to Dallas at noon. I will be going to MEPS to see if I can get into the Air Force. I will be there tonight and tomorrow. I don't really know when I'll know anything. I will post any updates I have whenever I get them. Don't worry, I'll keep you posted.
Wish me luck....
Dueces...
Wish me luck....
Dueces...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A little more on today...
So, today my dad and I went and had a little chat with the Air Force Recruiter...for those of you who don't already know, I will hopefully be joining the Air Force, if I can get through the MEPS (military entrance processing station) successfully...it went really well, we talked about the bonuses I could get if I get into the field that I am wanting. We also talked about pay, and the length of commitment too. Sgt. Malone is trying to get me into the MEPS for Monday and Tuesday, I won't know for sure if I am going those days until Friday. If I do make it I will leave for Dallas on Monday at noon, I will be staying Monday night and Tuesday morning and hopefully will know something further by Wednesday. I'll be keeping things updated here, and letting you know how things go. If you have any questions feel free to email me or contact me through myspace. I guess thats it for this update. Dueces...
PS: My email is fuston_84@yahoo.com
PSS:Prayers are always helpful...
PS: My email is fuston_84@yahoo.com
PSS:Prayers are always helpful...
Untitled
Again, just a poem I moved over from my Myspace:
Untitled
Why am I here?
So far from my friends
I feel almost helpless
When will this end?
I know there is a reason
I know You have a plan
It’s just so hard
I just don’t understand
Why take me away,
Away from all that I knew?
I feel like I am alone
But then again, there’s You
Is this really what’s best?
It’s just so hard to trust
I miss all my friends
But I know that I must
I give You it all
My heart and my soul
I want to live for You
That is my goal
Written: 04/05/08
Untitled
Why am I here?
So far from my friends
I feel almost helpless
When will this end?
I know there is a reason
I know You have a plan
It’s just so hard
I just don’t understand
Why take me away,
Away from all that I knew?
I feel like I am alone
But then again, there’s You
Is this really what’s best?
It’s just so hard to trust
I miss all my friends
But I know that I must
I give You it all
My heart and my soul
I want to live for You
That is my goal
Written: 04/05/08
Questions
This is just a poem I moved over from my Myspace Blogs:
Questions
People ask questions like
Why are we here?
What is our purpose?
The answer is simple, my friends
The Bible says worship
We are made in His image
From the big, to the small
And He loves us unconditionally
And helps us up when we fall
People ask questions like
Does He really care? and
Why me?
The answer is not far
All you have to do is read
The answers to life’s questions
At least most can be found
In the word of the Lord
Or with your knees on the ground
Written: 04/05/08
Questions
People ask questions like
Why are we here?
What is our purpose?
The answer is simple, my friends
The Bible says worship
We are made in His image
From the big, to the small
And He loves us unconditionally
And helps us up when we fall
People ask questions like
Does He really care? and
Why me?
The answer is not far
All you have to do is read
The answers to life’s questions
At least most can be found
In the word of the Lord
Or with your knees on the ground
Written: 04/05/08
And So The Chaos Ensues...
Well, ok...its a controlled chaos. I have fallen into the trap, after reading other blogs and having a few blogs of my own I have decided to start blogging on a more consistent basis. Unlike my beloved Aunt I have no children that have thier own "-isms" (which are hilarious), so most of my posts will be thoughts on events in my life (past, present, and future), thoughts on subjects I have been contemplating, or poems I have written. With my current thought process, this may be the best way to keep people updated on what I am doing. More on that process later...anywho, I will be wrapping this one up. There will probably be another one this afternoon, with an update on today's events. Thats all for now. Dueces...
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