Category Archives: Military

Dogs Appointment Day

Posted on June 17, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I want to be adjusted to a schedule already, but I can only fight sleep until 9pm with the help of caffeine. Then regardless of the light coming in the window or if there is a party outside or not … Continue reading →

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Day Two at the Brief

Posted on June 16, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I set the alarm early so that I could get online and get some things done before leaving. I ended up taking a shower, emailing Hasan, and checking Facebook. Caleb grabbed his uniform – can’t be worn off base – … Continue reading →

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Indoctrination Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I remember Caleb pouring the Rockstar. I remember taking a sip and trying to turn on the TV. This happened around 7pm and the next thing I vaguely remember was Caleb taking me to bed at 9pm. I slept well … Continue reading →

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Entering the Desert Where I Shall Dwell: Part One

Posted on June 12, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Up in the air at 1am and breakfast is served 45 minutes later. We are given the option of a crêpe or omelette. We decide to get one each and share. I put some cherry jelly on my stuffed crêpe and go … Continue reading →

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Leaving America

Posted on June 11, 2014 by TheJessicaness

My phone said it was 12:45am when I set my alarm. It was on airplane mode and I don’t know how long we had been flying for. I was the last one with my reading light on. I set the … Continue reading →

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