Thursday, September 11, 2003
#25 - well hello, its me again. i'll bet you thought i'd forgotten about you, but fear not.... ive just had better things to do. but as my leave winds down and i find myself with more time on my hands, i figured i would take some time and reflect on these glorious last 30 days.
i returned home on a humid friday afternoon, where i promptly was met by my parents and a few close friends. the next day my father had a party for me at his house, and even though it seemed like no one was going to show (i believe it was just darren and i at 6pm) we rounded up about 30 people, and ended up having a pretty good time. sunday i moved my brother into his new apartment in san antonio, where he is begining his freshman year of college. darren assisted me with the move, which made the trip a bit more fun. the next week was spent relaxing and seeing old friends.... i even tried buying a car, but that didnt turn out as i expected. i decided to put it off for a bit while i enjoyed myself. that weekend i headed up to austin and stayed with darren and john, and met some new friends, including tyler and sky, who play a pretty mean game of poker.... sometimes. not much went on, but all in all it was a great time. the week after that was pretty boring considering everyone had started school, and i was back in katy. i spent a lot of time sleeping and watching tv.... and trying to find a car. my dad promised me he would hook me up, so i played it cool while he worked it out. i didnt have much time to worry about that though, because on friday i flew out to seattle to ::gulp:: meet my girlfriends family. i spent a week in the gorgeous state of washington, and things couldnt have been better. i went to a mariners game, went up the space needle, visited the aqarium and the zoo.... and her mom LOVES me. who could ask for anything more? i stayed with my aunt and uncle who had just moved there from alaska, and it was great seeing them, since it was the first time in about 10 years. unfortunately i had to come back.... i would have stayed longer, but that damn rental car cost an arm and a leg. coming back, i found my father had indeed come through on the car, and monday i purchased a 2001 toyota camry, which is pretty sweet. i know its a moms car and all, but its nicer than your car, so shut the hell up. so that brings me to today, where i sit... very bored. i hung out with davizl yesterday which was tikky tight, and played poker with my stepfather and uncle tonight. im driving up to austin on friday and seeing a show with the d-rizl at emos.... and finally on saturday i will rejoin the army at fort hood. gasp... has it already come to this? anyway, i know thats a pretty vague run down, but thats all youre getting. typing all the crap thats gone on would take forever, and the only person i know who types that much is jared. BAAH!
i returned home on a humid friday afternoon, where i promptly was met by my parents and a few close friends. the next day my father had a party for me at his house, and even though it seemed like no one was going to show (i believe it was just darren and i at 6pm) we rounded up about 30 people, and ended up having a pretty good time. sunday i moved my brother into his new apartment in san antonio, where he is begining his freshman year of college. darren assisted me with the move, which made the trip a bit more fun. the next week was spent relaxing and seeing old friends.... i even tried buying a car, but that didnt turn out as i expected. i decided to put it off for a bit while i enjoyed myself. that weekend i headed up to austin and stayed with darren and john, and met some new friends, including tyler and sky, who play a pretty mean game of poker.... sometimes. not much went on, but all in all it was a great time. the week after that was pretty boring considering everyone had started school, and i was back in katy. i spent a lot of time sleeping and watching tv.... and trying to find a car. my dad promised me he would hook me up, so i played it cool while he worked it out. i didnt have much time to worry about that though, because on friday i flew out to seattle to ::gulp:: meet my girlfriends family. i spent a week in the gorgeous state of washington, and things couldnt have been better. i went to a mariners game, went up the space needle, visited the aqarium and the zoo.... and her mom LOVES me. who could ask for anything more? i stayed with my aunt and uncle who had just moved there from alaska, and it was great seeing them, since it was the first time in about 10 years. unfortunately i had to come back.... i would have stayed longer, but that damn rental car cost an arm and a leg. coming back, i found my father had indeed come through on the car, and monday i purchased a 2001 toyota camry, which is pretty sweet. i know its a moms car and all, but its nicer than your car, so shut the hell up. so that brings me to today, where i sit... very bored. i hung out with davizl yesterday which was tikky tight, and played poker with my stepfather and uncle tonight. im driving up to austin on friday and seeing a show with the d-rizl at emos.... and finally on saturday i will rejoin the army at fort hood. gasp... has it already come to this? anyway, i know thats a pretty vague run down, but thats all youre getting. typing all the crap thats gone on would take forever, and the only person i know who types that much is jared. BAAH!
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
well this will probably be my last post from the exotic land of korea. yes folks it is finally happening, my flight leaves on friday. i have only one thing left to do, and thats to pick up my personnel records. that means, along with my medical and dental records i have already picked up, i will be traveling with my entire military life in my bag. hope i dont lose it. anyway, a neat thing happend yesterday, which just happened to be my birthday (a shout out must go out to my brizl d-man for puting that nice note in his blog). i woke up and got going yesterday, still a little PFC (private first class).... and keep in mind, they have been telling me for months that i was going to be promoted. anyway, i walked into the orderly room to see if i need to do anything proactive, and my platoon sergeant handed me this paper. on it was my personnel action for promotion, effective august 1st. isnt that funny. and even better, it was signed a month ago. thanks for telling me. assholes. see, korea wouldnt have been NEAR as bad if the company i was in didnt constantly have their thumbs up their asses. not only did my promotion take FOREVER to process, i wont get my award (which i worked my ass off for) for at least 2 months.... they promise to send it to me when its done. anyway, that really bothers me, but what can you do? i come home in 2 days, and i cant wait. i hope some people will make it out on saturday; it will be great to see everyone. anyway, im going to go finish things up now, and look to be hearing from me in person soon. HIZZY
Monday, August 11, 2003
#23 - hello again to my friends and followers... i apologize for the lapse, but things are rapidly heading towards my departure friday, and i'm just trying to keep up. i finished clearing post today, which was no small task. one of the hardest things to do is clear CIF (central issue facility), the place that issues your rucksack, kevlar (or helmet for you civilians) sleeping bag (comes in 3 parts, each costing around 200 bucks... dont lose a piece as i found out the hard way) and various other army crap. the problem is, they issue this crap to you, then you use it for a year. we go to the field (like camping on steriods) and play in the mud... its not pretty. well then these idiots expect everything back, but cleaner! they sent me back 2 times today because my poncho "smelled bad"... i was like, "its a fucking poncho, it ALWAYS smelled bad". anyway, i got that headache over with before lunch, but still had a bunch left to do. i went to the arms room, where they keep our weapons (the always trusty m-16 a2 rifle)... and it turns out some shmuck was issued my weapon for the range last week, and DIDNT CLEAN IT. so who had to waste an hour of his day? no no... i didnt kill the poor kid, but i sure wanted to. well anyway, the day is over and i am finally done with EVERYTHING. all i have to do now is pick up my personnel records on wednesday, and catch the bus to the airport on friday. i cant believe how close it is... finally. many thanks to the d-man for shouting out about the partay on saturday. he'll be the point of contact on that, so feel free to get in touch with him. its not like he has much else to do... what with no friends and all. anyway, thats about all from here... its my birthday tomorrow, but im not going to be able to celebrate untill this weekend. bummer eh? HIZZY
Wednesday, August 06, 2003
anyway, its another day another dollar here in the land of not quite right. ive spent the last coupla days clearing this post.... and i have to say it feels good. i'll be done with it by friday, and then i can just sit back and relax untill i leave. i get back just in time to help my brother move up to san antonio, where he'll be attending UTSA for a year or two... and then on to UT or something. that should be fun. then the next week i plan on jetting up to austin for at least 3 days, where i will do whatever i damn well please. i cant wait. by the way, my dad offered his house for a party on saturday the 16th, for anyone who will be in the houston area. im sure darren and dave will be around, but anyone else who can make it out, would be cool. and one of these days darren will answer his cell phone so i can solidify some plans, and then we'll know more. untill then i must bid you all a fond adeiu. HIZZY.
Monday, August 04, 2003
#22 - hmm, thats funny. i turn 22 next week. strange to think that i joined the army almost 2 years ago. where did the time go? i can distinctly remember going to UH games with cougar brass crew (much shout outs to the coogs) and chillin with dave. summers hangin with the old crew, playing bball or just chillin. then somehow everything changed.... really fast. i finally had to become an adult... and trust me you guys, its overratted. somehow i lucked out though... i have a great job (albeit a tough one) a steady girlfriend and a pretty bright future (current pay for an imagery analyst in the civilian world = 70+grand a year, without a degree.... THEY send you to college) so i guess my nine lives are still working for me. my mom always said i had someone watching over me, since i always seem to come out of the worst situations with out a scratch.... usually i end up benifiting. but i would just like to take this time to thank all my friends and family, from katy to austin, to good old pasadena... i couldnt have made it without your support. i know i sound kinda corny, but its the truth. i cant wait to see all of you... hopefully now i'll have the time to make up for what ive missed.
and ps.... when you all meet my girlfriend (for those of you who dont know, we're getting stationed together) remember, i was ALWAYS this cool. HIZZY
and ps.... when you all meet my girlfriend (for those of you who dont know, we're getting stationed together) remember, i was ALWAYS this cool. HIZZY
Friday, August 01, 2003
hey everyone... i really must apologize, its been a long few days, but thats no excuse to ignore my adoring public. anyway, i moved back to camp humphreys on tuesday which went pretty smoothly except for one point. i came back expecting to downgrade, but the room they put me in was beyond that. its a 10ft by 10ft box, with a damn mattress. no bed no wall locker no nothing. what the hell is that all about? well i got over that, and am adjusting to being back in the real army. i start outprocessing on tuesday, which is a great thing. also, i picked up my tickets yesterday and am flying on a commercial carrier, which is much better than the military airlift. ive been able to see much more of my girlfriend, so thats real nice... we also have reservations in seoul for next weekend (before i leave) which is outstanding. anyway, i am getting more and more excited by the day... i cant wait to get home. i hope all is going well back in the stizates, and i'll be home before you know it. well now ive got to run... a full day in the motorpool awaits me. yeyah.... or something. (what in the fuck is yeyah?)
hizzy
hizzy
Sunday, July 27, 2003
#20 - well hello there pilgrims... welcome to another addition of usless ramblings. im your host cody aka the rizl dizl powell, and i'll be your captian for this sojourn into obscurity. im sorry folks, i dont know what came over me. anyway, yesterday was my farewell, which involved a big barbeque, lots of friends, and a keg of course. now dont get me wrong, i cant wait to get out of this country, but i will truly miss the friends ive made here. when they gave me my plaque (its a going away thing... a picture of us with the U-2, and everyone signed the border) some of the team leaders i have worked with got up to say some nice things, and sgt benson recalled the very first thing i had ever said to him... a year and 2 months ago. it was great. anyway, after that there was good food, and good times. then we all went out on the town.... which was madness, pure madness. all in all it was a great sendoff for me and i will never forget this place. i'll write more later, if your lucky.
