why I do what I do

[jwads]

Set-up:
My girlfriend always jokes that the Navy isn't real (relax)
-you have to understand that she see's how much waiting/downtime I have and it truly is just a joke

But, I wrote these random thoughts the other night as motivation as an SNFO in primary...I keep them now as a background note on my computer as something to read for motivation to study.

I'm not posting them to glorify my reputation, just something for us all to keep in the back of my mind. Hopefully it helps.

my ramblings:

training might be hard,
but don't ever complain,
not because you love what you do,
but because they never said a word..
those who went before you,
you have a safe place to go home to,
because of them
remember that throughout your training

my favorite part of the flight,
is the salute you return to the lineman,
he respects the selfless risk you take,
and supports you as an officer in the USN

your instructor is harsh because
our business has no tolerance for errors,
show him the respect he deserves

we love what we do,
but often forget why we do it,
you are not here to re-live college

does it really matter what you fly?
you are lucky to be so blessed

train hard, protect your country,
your family, your friends
you are the first line of defense

train hard, party even harder,
life is too short...BUT
wear your crest proudly,
and conduct yourself like an officer

 

[Uncle Fester]

 

[KCOTT]

actual LOL

 

[Schnugg]

 

[BlackBearHockey]

 

[MrsPickle]

I know it's a total repeat... but...

 

[HercDriver]

Wow, I forgot. The 80's had plenty of suckiness in them.

And to the original OP, good for you. I'm sure there are many on this board who faintly remember the days before they became cynical when they wrote, um, poetry about their job.

OK, maybe not.

 

[Schnugg]

 

[Sly1978]

Jwads - good on you for writing that poem. It's touching and heartwarming. We will be by in the morning to retract your "Man Card".

 

[FlyBoyd]

That inner voice that was telling you not you hit submit...listen to it next time.

 

[Godspeed]

Oh, dear god, thank you, you are such a good god to us. A kind and gentle and accommodating god, and we thank you oh sweet, sweet lord of hosts for the smorgasbord you have so aptly laid at our table this day, and each day, by day, day by day, by day oh dear lord three things we pray to love thee more dearly, to see thee more clearly, to follow thee more nearly, day, by day, by day. Amen.
;-)

 

[bunk22]

Nice poem and very gay.

 

[scoolbubba]

You know how I know you're gay? You like coldplay.

 

[bunk22]

You know how I know you're gay? You like coldplay.

I think this thread should just turn into a You know how I know you're gay ___________________ 40 year old virgin tribute

 

[Birdog8585]