It’s a new year, a new direction, and a bright future. I have been married, earned more pride from the Marine Corps, reconnected with close family and friends, have a determined and busy future in college (to finish for real this time), and have a plan to keep it all going strong for as long as possible. Am I done yet, not even close. I still need to have a better fitness regimen, a better study habit, and more fortitude to concentrate on school and not role off course once again. I am by no means infallible, and I must stay on this track because this one is for real. I will put the Marine Corps right where it belongs – as a part time job. After ten years of battling the force it is finally paying off for me in Spades. With a promotion it will only get larger – if it comes. continue reading…