Strange But True

People are always shocked when I tell them I've never had a girlfriend. I can't say I blame them; it is highly irregular. Nonetheless, it does get irritating when they evince doubt that such a thing is even possible, and/or that there's something wrong with that fact and they try to hook me up.

Listen up, all you pro-relationship zealots, cause here's the bottom line: I'm a fighter, not a lover. I'm all for love; this world wouldn't be worth living in without it. (Though as late as four years ago, I thought it was a silly thing that could only lead to disaster. I blame my parents.) But it ain't for me, not right now.

Maybe once I find a battle worth fighting. I've spent a long time looking for one; that's precisely why I'm here in Iraq. Not sure if this is it though.

Note To Self

When firing weapon, do not place finger(s) over ejection port.

Ouch.

What The Hell, Army

My ballot just arrived yesterday. Lame.

This Country

is the strangest place ever.

Negativity

I'll admit it makes very little sense for an organization premised on killing people and blowing things up to be chipper. But I'm still regularly irritated by how the Army is both institutionally and individually so damn hostile to EVERYTHING. Back in college, most of my relationships were premised on people telling each other how damn awesome they are. But here, it's just constant shouting and bitching. About everything. I had to go up on my roof last night and sing happy songs to myself just to get away from that BS.

Sigh.