Today is momentous for numerous reasons to me. "Why is it momentous to you Tyler?"
Oh, I'll tell you why. December 7th is a day not to be forgotten.
First and foremost, today we remember and honor the 70th anniversary of the tragedy known as the bombing of Pearl Harbor. My thanks and goodwill go out to the victims and families of the ones lost in this terrible happening, servicemember and civilian alike. The repercussions of your loss are still felt around this great nation, and may you never go forgotten.
Secondly, on a less melancholy note, my flight itinerary for leave has been finalized. It's Christmas time, and I now have the means to celebrate it properly. Starting next Friday, I will be taking to the roads on a long, yet amazing trip to Utah. It'll be a fantastic time, and I'm thoroughly excited. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to see any of my friends in Missouri or New York until I'm a civilian again. Sorry boys and girls, but this is my last chance to travel someplace new for a long time, and I refuse to let it pass me by.
And finally, today we celebrate the birth of Frank, my drumset. Together Frank and I will shake the corridors of these barracks with a frightening thunder, regardless of noise pollution. For any of you that know me beyond face value, you know how significant this is to me. This has been far too overdue, and now it's finally time I find some inner peace. By beating the crap out of something. It's how I roll.
Minus the work-related stress that was piled on me this morning, today gets a rating of three thumbs up. How is that possible? I'll answer that next time, when I finally peel myself away from Frank.
Rock on friends!
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