Ok, so it takes 24 hours and a visit from a very old and revered friend to help fulfill your destiny. I believe in the Sheryl Crow concept that everyday is awinding road, but mine has been an emotional roller coaster all the way. My ole friend that I speak of is a man that I ill address as just "The Lawman". Well the "Lawman" is great for a great many stories from the firehouse. But is one of the few people whom I truly trust and revere around the place. He is the only person I can have a debate with about the US and the Constitution and say how much of a cocksucker Jefferson was when it came to it.

Anyway, the "Lawman" convinced me that the army maybe the best way for me to go now. Considering all my doubts of self sacrifice and what not. My doubts come from the fact that I praise Kennedy, when I am teaching, of his "ask not what your country can do for you speech...". I have been a great critic of former Prez Clinton but would be no better than him if I never served. So I have made a firm commitment to go to a recruiter's office and sign up tommorow. The time has come for me to prove my love of this country by gloriously serving her. For those of you who may be shocked at my change of events, and my age of joining...I only ask you to Dl the "Minstrel Boy" from Blackhawk Down soundtrack. it is an old Irish song which is more gered to my dedication and the reason why I do this. It is my destiny to do this, this I am sure of. Where it carries me is another thing.