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Remember, folks: whenever a woman says "die for me because you are a man," just look her in the eye and say "my body, my choice."
TCM

Saturday, December 3, 2011

The Quality of Young Men These Days

So.  In case you ladies are wondering where all the good ones are, try driving through through the passenger pick-up area at an airport at 11:30 on a Friday night.  'Cause, WOW!  You just would not believe what I found!  And hell yes, I brought him home!

You know, we have been communicating regularly via phone and Facebook, but it's been almost a year since I have hugged Lance Criminal.  I'm truly amazed at the change in him.  OK, maybe not "change," so much as "maturity."  He seems taller, for one thing, and he has developed that calm, innate confidence that drew me to his father so many years ago.  You see, I was a little concerned that The Corps might bring out some unattractive traits in him.  Cockiness.  Rule-playing.  Some Marines are assholes after all, and they do influence their peers.  I see a lot of potential for becoming an asshole simply as a defense mechanism.  Also, since he enjoys his solitude and likes to think for himself, I wondered if the highly structured environment in the military might beat down his spirit.  (He has certainly experienced his fair share of disillusionment, as he has learned the reality of Marine life.)

Hasn't happened.

I'm still not thrilled that he volunteered to change units so he could go overseas, but so far I like the results.  He's learning and doing tasks well outside of his MOS, and he is surrounded by more mature, experienced Marines - better role models.  This is an ideal environment  for his personality; even in his old unit, most of his friends were a little older - he was the "young guy."  He is now even less likely to be held back by the shenanigans of kids for whom responsibility does not come naturally.  Not that he's an uptight sticker or a prude, he just doesn't have much interest in pursuing pointless or counterproductive behavior.

I have to admit I was a thirtysomething married mom by the time I had developed the relatively steady maturity he is showing at 19.  Again, wow.

(Yes, I'm biased.  So sue me.)

As for me, I'm a little PO'ed over my health.  I haven't slept well this past week, and I've been doing a lot of extra housework.  Yesterday my legs started feeling a little weak.  With Lance Criminal home, Christmas fast approaching, and Better Half preparing too move to D.C, this is NOT a good time for me to have another bout of fibro-fatigue.  Maybe I'll call the doctor to see about upping the Cymbalta and getting a scrip for Ambien.  I haven't needed it for a couple of years, but realistically, this is probably a bad time to try to skate by.  Why do I always second guess myself when it comes to being proactive on my own behalf?

7 comments:

  1. Happy for you having him home for a few days.

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  2. Give Lance Criminal a hug and kiss from me, and I don't mean slutty Lola -- from Lola's creator JLG. Please take good care of yourself. We always put ourselves last and it's very difficult to change, but I'm trying.

    Love,
    Lola

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  3. So glad he's home and, as before, give him a slap on the ass and tell him thank you and welcome home from an old Tin Can Sailor. And when he gets deployed, let me have his address and I'll get some care packages out to him. And you take care of yourself, too. You have to come first or you will be laying around being second. Who wants that?

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  4. He sounds like an amazing guy. And please thank him (sincerely) from me for his bravery and spirit and grit and willingness to put himself between me and mine and those who would harm us.

    I hope you start feeling better. Go. Tell your doctor what you need and tell him/her NOW.

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  5. glad to hear Lance Criminal is home! Yeah!! And you, young lady!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

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  6. Ha ha Lance Criminal! The Marine branch of the Department of the Navy. . .

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  7. By all means, take care of yourself, get the help you need through the holidays. Enjoy every minute!

    Debbie
    Right Truth
    http://www.righttruth.typepad.com

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