Tag Archives: Chicago

Finding Trouble and a Tent Fan

Posted on September 1, 2013 by TheJessicaness

The last two nights were uneventful at the beginning, but after our night in Tonawanda the Budget Inn owner wanted to repeat that no dogs were allowed – that’s why they were in the car. And last night we had … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 2005!

Posted on January 4, 2005 by TheJessicaness

What a great new year. I got to welcome it drunk on Tiffany’s roof and watch firecrackers from Reunion Ranch. When we saw each other for the first time in 6 months, she jumped on me and knocked the water … Continue reading →

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I Survived Bootcamp

Posted on December 21, 2004 by TheJessicaness

I got to boot camp on July 19, as planned. I look forward to reading all the letters home to remember how it was [as I wrote in my bunk each night]. It’s been 3 more months in Chicago, and … Continue reading →

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Off Restriction

Posted on December 14, 2004 by TheJessicaness

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

Posted on July 26, 2004 by TheJessicaness

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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