Education and Direction

As I sit here on my first REAL Friday night since arriving in Illinois, I have no plans. And surprisingly enough that is AWESOME! I only say such because I bought a new book today and I am enjoying the read. This may seem extremely dorky to many but for me…I need to work on me FIRST. This means enjoying some much need hot chocolate (laced with bailey’s) while curled up with my Yankees blanket (:-D), and reading.
As most of you know, I am working towards my degree in English/Literature with a focus on education and management. This will allow me to work in the field of education in most forms; from teacher to superintendant. After conducting a lot of research on where I want to go within and outside the Air Force, my major has changed. It is still within the same realm but a different focus. My new major is Marketing and Management with a double minor of Literature and Education.
I am excited at something new that will present more opportunities and doors for my future goals; both inside and outside the military. Personal circumstances have caused me to “pause” certain adventures and entertainment I want to do. This is my first step towards something amazing…the first of many steps yet to come.
I write all of this to inform those I care about and those that have been the best of friends of my new direction. There are more changes, excitement, adventure, and travel that will be throughout the next few months. Things are progressing “nicely” or as nicely as possible regarding my divorce. I wish I could say that I hate him but I don’t. What I do feel in regards to him is sadness; sad that he will never change and that I did not want to admit to such. It took five years of my life to realize that and I KNOW I will not make that mistake again. I have lost TOO much of myself and I am working on getting that back!
I also say all of this with a smile because there is a going away party about to commence for three outstanding individuals! Wish I could be there but know that I am there in spirit! Miss you all and see you in the future…do not know exactly when but it will happen!

Why do they call him Technical Orders

LOL...OMG... are you kidding me ???

So we're sitting there eating dinner and one of the CGO's actually asked another, why do they call him Techinical Orders..  LOL... It's not T.O....It's   T-hoe

To the C...K...G

T-Hoe, thanks for the kind words. Just know that I've really enjoyed hanging out with all the C...K...G and I'm looking forward to another great time this weekend filled with unforgettable memories. I will miss every single one of you when it is your time to say good bye. I promise all of you that CMFJ, LTB, and myself will keep this thing going as long as we are here together at Kunsan.


Peace,
Steve O

Well I guess now is a good time

Hmmm.... I sit here in my room (so often I ALMOST called home), waiting for the packers to arrive and I think to myself.. How many emotions are going to fly this weekend.

We have 3 more CKG leaving and that will leave just Steve O, Calvin & LT B to keep the name up maybe invite some honorary's but it will be just you three until the last one of you leaves !!

Wow.. i don't know where to start, yea I will probably send an I LOVE YOU ( LOL ) e-mail this next week sometime but I figure here is a good time..

So to all the CKG..Steve O, Calvin, Leasa, Vinny, Nicki (Lt B), Pete, JC & Joe...I know I said it a couple times but I am sorry i waited so long to come out and hang out.. You 8 people are some awesome individuals and where ever you go ( i know some are already gone Leasa, JC & Joe), what ever trials & tribulations you go through, where ever you end up, know that you always have a place with T-hoe.

Steve O, although I not giving you ALLLLLL the credit you get some of it for bringing this group together, where else can you go on a Saturday afternoon, hang out with friend (AT KUNSAN) and just hang out, learn about each other, talk to each other and have a GREAT time..Well WE all know that YOU Opened the Bug Shop and you open the miniture Golf course to what has now become the CKG and a bunch of CKG wanna bees LOL..

I said when Pickett left that if you want to see a grown man cry then JOIN the Air Force, now although I did pretty well at the Hail & farewell I can't promise that I won't shed a tear or two this weekend. After 18 yrs in the Air Force only the last 4 probably have I made the BEST friends of my life and you all are some of them. I will say it again as I always do.. Leave your family and leaving your GOOD friends never seems to get easier JUST Harder..

It is SOOOO Dammm amazing how KUNSAN, as busy, stressfull and little as it is, brings people together, are there for each other at the best and worst (hardest)times. I am sooo glad I came here instead of OSAN and if ( I said IF) I ever have to do this again, I will ONLY COME HERE..Maybe get a car next time LOL, but only HERE...This is one of those places that ONLY those that have been here would understand, and the funny part is, you just can't explain it..

So on to the end, I guess we all got little pre cursors when ONE at a time left..Like Joe, JC & Leasa.. but now we get to have a going away cookout and watch 3 leave together, WoW if that isn't going to be a sight. I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of you.. you have been the best, you will always be the best. I wish all of you Good Luck and God Speed..

Oh and you know Steve O, I & the families will be hanging out sometime around Thanksgiving so give us a shout in Florida.. !! :-)

So before I am really done, i will answer your question, I wrote this now just in case I can't find a way to tell of you this weekend..YOU ALL ROCK..but it's time for T-hoe to get home to the family...I will tell you this.. the T-hoe family would LOVE each and everyone of you.. !!!!

T-hoe Out

Wine night

(S) Sgt ......We are pre gaming for the announcement LEASA !!

This post has been AMMENDED..  The Pre-gaming worked, even though CK LMW wasn't here to celebrate, we all DID    LOL.

Congratulation SSgt Williams..Yup in a COUPLE days you will be, so get that stuff sewed on nOW !!

From the rest of the GANG... CONGRATS ...

" UNO and You"

Ok so you had to be there.. but  it was friggin HILARIOUS .

" UNO and You"

Is that really what you were trying to say ??

ROTFL

Still adding photos

I am still adding photos... If you have some COOL kid photos you want in the slide show let me know or some individual shots since I may not have many ..  I am still working it out.. please be patient !!

T

Please HOLD the Applause

As most of you know I am not a technologically savvy individual. This attempt at ?blogging? as it is called can be quite a daunting experience. Without further wait I give you?ME!

Over the past two years, events have transpired that have lead to life altering decisions. I have just recently arrived at Scott AFB outside of St. Louis and I am ecstatic to be here! Regardless of the excess baggage I have dropped along the way, life is still adventurous. I want to say THANK YOU to certain, select few that have been OUTSTANDING friends, listeners, and in one short word: family. I have learned so much from each of you mere words cannot describe.

Guilt has a funny way to lingering when you least expect it too. I have a few ?skeletons? in the closet and done things I am not proud of ? but NOT once have I ever wished I could go back. Although, we may not always be proud of the decisions we make they are the foundation of who we are to become. I do not know what the future holds for me but, I do know that I will tackle it with my head held high!

I have learned that it is okay to wake up in the morning, fear the unknown, and tell yourself you are awesome! Because that is exactly what I am because of the friendship and love you all have shown me. L To learn so much from such beautiful and wise people has given me new light into what I am capable of. For that, I say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU!

This new adventure is what I NEED! Each one of you has shown something different with each difference being something grand! There are many wants in life but never have I felt the NEED before now because of the little things you all say and do. And I have to say with a huge smile and a wink in my eye:

It?s LEASA TIME! Go me, go me, go me! :-D

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Well That's It !!

WOW thanks

You know it kinds of says a lot about and to a person when NEVER before have I spoken about being a Shirt, and when the conversation comes up in a crowd your name is the first one everyone yells out..  Really   THANK YOU.... That in itself says a lot about what you think about me, my friendship and my heart..  I really appreciate it..



Cool Kids ROCK !!

ALL Cool Kid Rules apply

BULLMOOSE Rules

First time for everything

So I dont normally do this sort of thing, but I thought "What the hell." You meet some awesome, bitchin', and down right COOL kids when your out and about doing the Air Force's deeds. So here's to all those who I have met. (Raiseing beer now) I hope everyone keeps in touch. Thanks to T Hoe for setting this up.
V

The VERY first ONE

Well this is the first installment of the CKG blog... Some of us have already left but some are still here to start this NEW way to passing info about ALL of us..  LOL...  This isn't the first BLOG i have used to keep in touch with friends, it's the second but it's such a COOL idea.. WHY.. becauase it's JUST FOR YOU... I know e-mail works too. but this is another cool way to post photos, news, updates or just BLOG what's going on and everyone gets to see it at their leisure.



So my first project is to collect pictures of all the COOL KIDS and some how make a collage for the title block..



This is NO way has to continue, if you all don't think is will work let me know and I will delete it.  But right now. it's up and running..!!



Enjoy

T-hoe