I know that it has been a long time since I last wrote, but I really haven't felt that things were worth writing in here. Most of what I have been doing lately revolves around the constant reading that I do at work. I thought that I had done a lot in the first few weeks, but things picked up 10 fold once that stuff was done. Currently, I am working on getting myself command certified. What that means is that I will be able to send real commands to the actual Space Station. Pretty cool stuff. But first, I have to learn every detail of the systems involved as well as the details of the commands that get sent. Just a little bit to know. Oh well. It will all be worth it when I get done with it.
On another note, my personal life has been a bit interesting of late. For a long time now, I have been, well depressed isn't the right word but we can use it. Things are so different here. The leaves aren't changing colors at all, the weather is still in the 80s, and I have none of my good friends near by. But over the last few weeks, I have come to a few realizations. To start with, my friends will always be as close as I want them. The same goes for my family. Another thing that I have learned is that my life isn't something to be upset about. I have a wonderful job, I am making several new friends down here, my family loves me, my friends are always there for me. On top of that, I started playing football with several people down here. I think that getting myself active again make a fair bit of difference. It definately made me feel alive again. And it made me wish that I wasn't. Just a note for all you out there...playing football after about 4 months of not doing anything physical will leave you very, very sore the next day.
Another recent development. I have several friends from various places (grade school, middle/high school, college) who are recently engaged. And for the first time, I am truly happy for them without being the least bit jealous. It is kind of wierd. I think that I am finally happy with who I am. Not just who I am when I am dating someone, but who I am as me. It really has me feeling good.
Anyway, I think that I am done for now. It may be a while before I write again, but I don't know. What I do know is this:
If you are reading this, I probably know you. If I know you, you have most likely made an impact in my life. If you have made an impact in my life, then you have helped get me to where I am right now. And for that, I am forever in your debt. Thank you all very much. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you.
By the way, feel free to call me at any time. I won't post my number here, because I don't want random internet folks calling me. But if you post a comment, I will get my number to you.
Ciao for now.
On another note, my personal life has been a bit interesting of late. For a long time now, I have been, well depressed isn't the right word but we can use it. Things are so different here. The leaves aren't changing colors at all, the weather is still in the 80s, and I have none of my good friends near by. But over the last few weeks, I have come to a few realizations. To start with, my friends will always be as close as I want them. The same goes for my family. Another thing that I have learned is that my life isn't something to be upset about. I have a wonderful job, I am making several new friends down here, my family loves me, my friends are always there for me. On top of that, I started playing football with several people down here. I think that getting myself active again make a fair bit of difference. It definately made me feel alive again. And it made me wish that I wasn't. Just a note for all you out there...playing football after about 4 months of not doing anything physical will leave you very, very sore the next day.
Another recent development. I have several friends from various places (grade school, middle/high school, college) who are recently engaged. And for the first time, I am truly happy for them without being the least bit jealous. It is kind of wierd. I think that I am finally happy with who I am. Not just who I am when I am dating someone, but who I am as me. It really has me feeling good.
Anyway, I think that I am done for now. It may be a while before I write again, but I don't know. What I do know is this:
If you are reading this, I probably know you. If I know you, you have most likely made an impact in my life. If you have made an impact in my life, then you have helped get me to where I am right now. And for that, I am forever in your debt. Thank you all very much. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you.
By the way, feel free to call me at any time. I won't post my number here, because I don't want random internet folks calling me. But if you post a comment, I will get my number to you.
Ciao for now.
posted by Greg at 20:09
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