I'm in the navy currently out in the middle of the fucking ocean seeing the same damn water every day.So this one is to all my brothers and sisters out there in military.
I'm currently on deployment and life can be pretty difficult at times. Being thousands of miles away from home, getting to email and call only every once in a while.I've seen some pretty good stuff and definitely learned a lot so far.
But anyway... To the point. Today is my 21st birthday and I have to admit yeah I was pretty bummed about not being home partying with the boys living the way I had imagined. So after I decided to man up and swallow all of that bullshit I got onto the Animal website and read some of the posts these guys put up and it inspired me to hit the gym harder than usual. Afterwards I felt great. I saw all my brothers out here giving me support and it made me realize something. It could be a lot worse. I could be homeless in the big city wondering when i could get my next meal and not have anyone lookin' out for me. But instead I'm out here surrounded by good people who are fighting for the same cause. I'm in the gym everyday with fellow Animals fighting similar battles as I am. And you know what, I'm happy I made the choice to sign up and come out here.
All I wanted to say is that even though we are out here bustin' our balls all day with no break... You just gotta keep you head up brothers. Know that there will be an end to the hard times in life and that we can always look forward to our goals. Know that if you are working towards something, the only thing you can make is progress. And when you do make it, don't stop.