civilian once more

Just got home from taking my pink IC. Its been a while since i last saw it which was during my disruption from the BMT period. Once again, i have nothing that binds me just the normal law. To some extent, i feel strange. There is no longer this feeling of having to be responsible for so many things but i have to admit the i did love my job, the responsibility and all the guys i worked with. Too bad the navy pays so little. Guess that when its time to move, its just time. One should not look too hard on the past. Its a new chapter of my life, the part which will determine much of what the future will hold for me and my family.

Got 10 cartons of assorted drinks for my guys at work and now that i look at it, knowing them, it wont last for more den a week. i can only hope that they will remember me for longer. It was the first of the goodbyes which i have had to give and to some extent, it did hurt. I cant imagine the pain that i will feel tmr when cheryl is standing there and i have to say bye. They even got me a watch and i am seriously touched. Everytime i wear it, i will remember those times. Santhosh had better take good care of them else i am going to kick his ass.

Left about lunch time after saying my last goodbyes. Left them letters on the table. Hope that they all get it. Upon driving home, i pondered what tmr will be like. Sigh. Some of my guys told me that tmr dun cry and as much as i would like to put up a strong front, i might just be overwhelmed. It'll be the longest away from everything. Just like army and navy but those where only for a while and most weekends, i could return to my place of rest. I hope that i will be able to adapt. Should not be a problem.

To the guys at 185 FB, good luck and all the best. I will always remember those times we shared. I wish you all the best in your endeavours ahead. Take care.