Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Off Restriction

I just got off restriction [a military time-out with reduced pay and freedoms; for underage drinking] at 2030 [8:30 pm], and it feels good to be free, but I’m feeling nervous about Thursday [Jan. 6]. I’ve got to sit there … Continue reading →

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Bootcamp Journal

Thursday, 22 July ’04, around 21:30:Most people by their first night in bed have already written letters to someone. Luckily, I don’t have that need because that is one less thing to get in trouble for. This is recruit handwriting … Continue reading →

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Three Days Before Bootcamp

Barbara is supposed to be coming into town tonight. I have matured from looking 10 to 15 [years old], though I still think I look 12. Wednesday, we (Barry, Mom, Jay, and me) made the trip to Nana’s. We ate … Continue reading →

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Visiting Dad Before Bootcamp

On the plane from Austin to El Paso, I sat between a girl my age and a grandma. Then, from El Paso to Phoenix, I sat between a married couple. We had no problems this time at the airport [recognizing … Continue reading →

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Dear Caroline

You have tried to help be there for me, leaving small messages at the bottom of some letters and writing me some of your own. You have bought me many things including a paperweight, things from Disneyland, gifts when I … Continue reading →

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