That sucks you cheated on your exes, but at least you’ve come to terms with it and don’t do it anymore, I guess. You aren’t the only one judging silently. (Kidding.)
I’m not trying to convince you the guy I liked is nice at this point, because you aren’t going to believe me, but… he did used to help me with my homework. He did it for me a couple of times. I’m trying not to think about him anymore. I really do want tomoveon.
Regarding where to not pick up guys (bars and parties): I’m going to die alone. Great.Thankyou.
I guess you do have a point about half of marriages ending in divorce, but… you know my mom is on marriage #4. #2 was a bad divorce, emotionally for her at least, but #3 was pretty amicable. Even knowing all that, I hope one day I can still find someone to be in a long-term relationship with me. I know I’m the last person to tell anyone to take a chance, but you never know unless you try,right?
I love Ax! Why that name though? Does she sleep in the tent with you guys? She looks like a mix of a lab and an Akita, even though her coat is blonder. You can tell by her smile she’s sweet ascherrypie.
Was my sister bummed about not moving on? She invited me to go to Golden Corral (a buffet, in case they don’t have those where you’ve lived) with her, and we went for donuts afterward. This probably doesn’t mean anything to you, but if you knew her, you would know she has the discipline of a samurai when it comes to her training and diet. Once, a cousin offered her one hundred dollars if she’d eat a slice of cake and she said no. It’s safe to say we’re all worried about her. You’ve never met a sore loser on the scaleofJazz.
We’re meeting for Christmas in a little bit. I still have gifts to wrap. :) Wishmeluck.
Merry Christmas again, Aaron the Not-Asswipe.
-Ruby
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From:[email protected]
Date: December 28, 2008 2:59p.m.
Subject: RE: Happy BirthdayJesus
Ruby,
Why would you think I wasn’tshort?
I’ve heard of Facebook but don’t have one. Maybe when I get back, I’ll look into it. I canceled my Myspace because anyone I really want to keep in touch with can just e-mail me…. Also, my ex got jealous over the girls I was friends with… not that there were a lot… and I got tired of hearing about it. Seemed easier just to cancel it than fight allthetime.
I spoke too soon: I haven’t gotten too far inThe Left Hand of Darkness. We’ve had some long days lately, and by the time I get back to my tent, all I want to do is sleep while I can. I’ll let you know how it goes once I’m done.The Alchemistreally got me thinking about choices and where they’ll lead you. I’m planning on reading itagain.
I’ve never heard of a relationship between two people meeting at a bar working out either. Usually those are justhookups.
You gave me a mental picture I shouldn’t be having about a fifty-something-year-old woman whose daughter is my friend.Thanks.
I can’t believe you let your sister walk around with her underwear for everybody to see. That’s shady… but I like it. :] Remind me never toprankyou.
I’m still friends with people who have done me wrong because I know they’re sorry. Doesn’t mean I have to trust them as much as Iusedto.
Telling you about what a douche I was made me stay up thinking about it. I’m tempted to reach out to my exes and apologize for being a prick. What do you think? I’m really not that personanymore.
He did your homework for you but still led you on. Not convinced. Seems like he felt guilty. He sounds likeadick.
I laughed out loud at your “I’m going to die alone.” You aren’t going to die alone. What if you went to church and found someonethere?
I get where you’re coming from with your whole “you don’t know unless you try thing,” but I guess I’ve always known that if I ever got lonely once I’m out of the army, I’d just get a dog. I’ve seen what a divorce will do to a person and I don’t really ever want to put myself into thatposition.
It was the birthday of one of my soldiers, so we let him choose the pup’s name. That was the best he came up with. I didn’t realize how much you get from a dog until lately… how much joy they give you. The unconditional love… you can’t get it from anywhere. Overall, everyone’s mood has improved since Ax showed up. I’m not exaggerating. We still haven’t gotten all the fleas off her, but I’m sure when we do, she’ll be napping onsomeone’scot.
We didn’t do much here for Christmas. Some guys hung up Christmas lights a few weeks ago, but that’s all. My commanding officer gave some of us each a cigar. I’ll be saving mine for aspecialday.
I didn’t think about how strict her diet has to be. Hope she gets back on her feet. Nobody wins allthetime.
They just let me know I can take my midtour leave in February. I’m heading to Louisiana for two weeks to see my family and friends. I missplumbing.
