Quote:What it's worth is whatever you make out of it. That's true really for any decision you make in life. I've built a pretty decent civilian career, and being in the military is what opened that door, along with a shit load of school work. Everyone values things differently, though, so what's worth it to me may be a waste to you.

Things I'll always remember are heading out drinking beers with my platoon before I left for Iraq, and drinking beers with what was left of my platoon when we got home. I'll always remember why the two groups weren't the same. My most start war memory will always be the aftermath of a car bomb in Fallujah, and scrapping brain matter out of the treads of my boots with a MRE spoon. War is the worst thing that can happen to a people, no matter what side you're on. There's no sugar coating it. But you understand when you sign up that war is part of the trade off. Anyone who says different is lying or so stupid you should question just how much you should value their opinion.

Do I regret it? There's no use in regretting it, so I don't waste time on that. If it taught me anything, it's to not get lost in thoughts of the future or the past. Enjoy where you are, and who you are, right now. Notice what's around you, and who is around you and understand that as soon as you blink, that moment's gone forever. You'll just lose more time regretting it.

Rain Wrote:To all my INAANAKS:
Requirements to claim your gift:

1. Original copy of your baptismal certificate.
2. Original copy of your birth certificate.
3. NSO certified copy of live birth.
4. Picture(s) of me holding a candle as the priest pours water against your forehead.
5. Copy of the invitation card your mom and dad gave me.
6. Should know my complete name and address.

Any of these requirements missing should not expect a Gift from me.
Otherwise you can "mano" to show respect & to see if your parents raised you well.
And lots of prayers.

You have until Christmas eve to submit completed requirements.
Qualified inaanak will be shortlisted and your tatay will receive notification through in case you are.

(12-14-2011, 10:43 AM)Sforza Wrote:

Quote:Do I regret it? There's no use in regretting it, so I don't waste time on that. If it taught me anything, it's to not get lost in thoughts of the future or the past. Enjoy where you are, and who you are, right now. Notice what's around you, and who is around you and understand that as soon as you blink, that moment's gone forever. You'll just lose more time regretting it.

Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/nally/to_any_members_or_veterans_of_the_us_army_was_it/c37llxk

Quote:On the topic of loneliness one must look into the very meaning of the idea of loneliness as opposed to being alone in and of itself. Being alone and loneliness aren't the same and one can be alone but not lonely. One can spend their time predominantly in isolation but not feel the sensation of loneliness.

Loneliness, for me, is the unwanted absence of human connection.

(12-18-2011, 01:08 PM)Sforza Wrote: For the introverts:

Quote:On the topic of loneliness one must look into the very meaning of the idea of loneliness as opposed to being alone in and of itself. Being alone and loneliness aren't the same and one can be alone but not lonely. One can spend their time predominantly in isolation but not feel the sensation of loneliness.

Loneliness, for me, is the unwanted absence of human connection.

(12-27-2011, 10:28 AM)Sforza Wrote: Today, 4chan motivates you

(01-06-2012, 03:12 AM)Sforza Wrote: http://www.reddit.com/r/confession/comments/nxdzz/im_not_as_smart_as_i_thought_i_was/c3d91jl

Can't really do the whole quote thing since I'm on my phone. Post is about learning how to learn, something I found very insightful.

(01-07-2012, 01:27 AM)NiX Wrote: Very insightful indeed. Thanks for linking, Jake. That R. R. dude sounds like your cousin.