Two weeks

September 27th, 2007 by rsm

Here’s what I miss from the resort I was just at:

* daily motivational runs
* a sense of tidiness
* my battle buddy
* some really great people even if most of them were from foreign places like Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Illinois.
* All you can eat (within 7 minutes) and knowing you’ll work it off by tomorrow morning.
* Buffing the floors (I’ve never done it before, found out I was really good at it, and it was kind of meditative. The floor in my room and down our hallway was like glass when I was done… at least for a while.)
* Clothes that fit
* Instruction in topics I have never really explored before such as squad tactics

Things I don’t miss:

* daily motivational runs (I’ve had to buy new clothes since I dropped 3 inches off my waist and everyone has their snide comments like, “Oh look! your jeans are pleated now!”)
* not being able to read what I want
* Firewatch
* Urine color charts over every toilet and urinal
* some really annoying people who never shut their mouths even while being punished for talking
* Tear gas

Already it seems to be fading into positive memories, though. I would still like to take a few weeks to just travel, wander on my own through the Carolinas, Virginias, Pennsylvania and New York, but the real world, including finances, intercede.

Besides, I have drill this weekend.

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10 Responses to “Two weeks”

  1. on 28 Sep 2007 at 7:42   Miss B

    Good grief, Hero… you just got back!!! :) Amusing – foreign places such as MN WI IL and the Dakotas… Have a great weekend!

  2. on 28 Sep 2007 at 15:50   Richmond

    And hey – if you meander up my way I’d be happy to play hostess. :)

    Take it easy on yourself, Big Guy.

  3. on 28 Sep 2007 at 17:21   Mrs. Who

    “Urine color charts over every toilet and urinal”

    Do I even want to know to what this means?

  4. on 28 Sep 2007 at 22:16   HomefrontSix

    Ah, yes. The people who insist on talking even while they are being punished for talking. Those people always drove me nuts.

    And if you think MN, WI, and IL are ‘foreign’ you should check out AK and HI.

  5. on 29 Sep 2007 at 9:56   Jean

    “urine color charts”… you mean you didn’t bring one home??

  6. on 29 Sep 2007 at 11:08   Fiona

    I’m glad you’re back.
    I’ve missed your unique perspective on things :)

  7. on 30 Sep 2007 at 7:45   A Special Friend

    Here is a gift for your birthday that doubles as an idea on how to make lots of money so you can take those desired trips and visit us in the Carolinas.

    The great thing! Via webcam you don’t even have to leave your home to make money! I’m sure you’ll have lots of takers.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pnXGJvNAls

  8. on 30 Sep 2007 at 8:05   michele

    Happy Birthday Honey! I posted your birthday gift @my site.

    Hope its a great day!

  9. on 30 Sep 2007 at 14:10   Jean

    Today (Sunday) is your b’day??? WoooooHooooo!

    Best Birthday Wishes to you, rsm :)

  10. on 07 Oct 2007 at 15:02   Libby

    Happy belated wishes and if you’re travelling to mid-NC you certainly can save on hotel costs here. I have plenty of room and it’s rather peaceful.

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