First, I would like to say thank you to the most awesomest DNer on the block.  Prendick, you are the bombschnizzleoo!!!  Dude, thanks so much for the groovy pins and the DN sticker that was promptly slapped upon my 'puter.  It's so cool to receive unexpected gift from far away.  Makes me feel like a putz because I didn't get nothing for nobody else.

As cool as that gift was (and it was damned cool), I got something even cooler.

As some of you know, and the rest of you could find out if you asked... I have been trying to go back to Afghanistan for nearly a year now.  The process started in January of 2008 when my wife and I were both offered contracts to go back to work.  We quickly accepted and were whisked into the world of "get this shit done now".  In February we went and got our pre deployment medical work done and moved along like everything was cool.  A week later I was told that due to my "condition" I would not be able to be deployed.  I was crushed but determined to make it happen.

Months passed and I jumped through hoops, both flaming and non in my quest for happiness.  In June my wonderful wife left for Afghanistan and I haven't seen her since, though we talk every day.  I stayed home and worked to get a medical waiver, which eventually required me to have a doctor declare that my bi polar disorder was in remission.  That process took over 4 months but it finally happened.  Then, I spent a month waiting to hear if I would get the waiver.  A few weeks ago I finally got the word.  

I AM GOOD TO GO!!!!!

I'm on my way to the big litter box!!!

On January 9th I'll be getting on a plane and going to Ft. Benning, GA for a week and then I'll head to Kuwait for a week and then I find out where I'm going to be stationed.  Of course I hope to be at the same base as my wife but it might not happen.  I can only pray it will happen.

So, yes Virginia, there is a Syko Claus.

Oh and a note to my homies that are having problems in their life... and I'm sure you know who you are... you are always in my thoughts even if I don't stay in touch.  You are all great people and things will get better.  You don't need the junk, she is strong and will get better and you... yes you... you are gorgeous... what the fuck are you talking about fat and ugly?!?!

Love to you all!!!