Guess I'm Back

Man...many months have pasted since I even thought about this site.  But, I guess I'm back.  I am thinking of posting my new venture on here.  My quest to get my life and body right.  And that means Power 90X program which I just started.  I am thinking of posting my journey to somewhat hold myself accountable and committed.  But standby while I get back in the groove of things and get re-familiarized with this site and some other things

I came, I saw, I CONQUERED!

I came, I saw, I CONQUERED!! It finally happened, May 26, 2006. The day that I thought would never arise. I thought I should update the blog just to inform others there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Right now life is better, but yet I miss the Yard. I'll return one day, who knows when...

5 Days Until Graduation

Wow! So much has happened since I last wrote. This semester, or should I say rather, these last 5 years have been rocky, a lot of ups and downs. So much in this semester alone has had me on the edge. But I completed ship selection and my last PRT here at the academy. I was separated and then re-admitted with the understanding that I pass my 1000 meter/40 minute swim before I graduate.

Let's start there...I swam my ass off. I gave up my spring break to stay here at school and work on my swim. Talk about 3 days of no fun swimming with Senior Chief. Then I had to regularly attend subsquad. I finally started testing. To make a long story short, I found out that I needed to pass my swim test before April 28 or I would go before another board. How about the Lord would have me to take that swim test at least 6 times until I finally passed on my last chance on April 26. 20.5 laps!!! I had a larger crowd cheering me on. I was the largest crowd that had gathered, I could not have asked for any more support. And tonight I got a chance to attend Ring Dance which I didn't do last night and had a hell of a night. the Deputy Commandant congratulated me, and he remembered me by name, without a name tag. Also saw Capt. White and Betty and they congratulated me as well. Then the day of the swim, I received countless congrats from a lot of people, it almost made the wait to take the test even better than passing it on time. I'm grateful for sincere care from my friends.

So, my roommate cleared everything out of the room today. I am 97% moved out, with an exception of just essentials that I need. During intercessionals, Rudy and I headed to Virginia Beach in search of a place to reside while we serve there. After much search and debate, we decided on a luxury apartment complex, which I was a bit nervous about at first, but now I am really excited. Excited to get on my own again and live in my own place. I've forgotten how that feels, having not lived on my own since July 2001. But I believe Rudy and I will enjoy being roommates and each other's company.

Graduation from the Naval Academy....5 days away. My God, it's almost unbelievable. But I must honestly say that I will this place. The last 5 years have brought many memories, many new relationships, new experiences, maturity, little wealth, several struggles, countless worries, but if I had to do all again.. I wouldn't hesitate. There is no way that I could be who I am without all that I have experienced these years, I THANK GOD FOR THEM.

Spring Break

Ah man, Spring Break is already here and that means that there are very little left of school for me. My last spring break, until I go back to school to maybe pursue a masters, whenever that may be. But I am here in New York with the gospel choir. What a time! That's all I am going to say. Last night I was in DC with my cousin and my boy Jay came up with another one of his friends and we all went out. My cousin said he had a good time, but I said, "if you're going out with me, you're bound to have a good time."

I might come back to NYC next weekend to hook up with my classmates and friends, but Lord knows I need an oil change. The first thing I am doing when I get back to Annapolis is head to the Honda dealer.

But, a lot has happen since the 15th. I was separated from the academy by a board, then re-admitted until I past my "40 yr" swim test. Then there was ship selection the night before along with a night out on the town. Then the PRT that I almost failed the day before.

My life has just been really crazy, that's all that I can say...at least for now.

"It's an uphill journey, you gotta keep climbing all the time...."

That's one of the inspirational songs of the church that I like:

"It's an uphill journey, you gotta climbing all the time. Storms may rise, winds may blow. You gotta keep moving got a long way to go. It's an uphill journey you gotta keep moving all the time."

Indeed, my time here at USNA has definitely been an uphill journey and today facing 100 days until graduation, I'm still trying to climb this mountain. No matter how good things may look on the outside, there is a whole heap of things moving on the inside. So much I have been faced with this second semester of my last year. Things are suppose to be easy, and carefree. I can't say that.

But these past few weeks, I have been praying and calling on God like crazy. But I need Him to help me make it. For I know that I am MORE than a CONQUEROR through HIM.

But I'm steady moving along my journey, day by day.