Home Non Cigar Related

Stressful Time (ACAP)

24

Comments

  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rain, before you get out of the Army learn about PTSD. It is a normal reaction to abnormal events. Pay attention to yourself and if you exibit any signs of the ailment go to the VA and get some assistance. PTSD is real and it can screw with you in many ways.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Oh...fine. ;)Plenty of things I won't miss about the Army, but most of the people and experiences I will!imageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimage
  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    tryed to post a pict. I'll keep at it. Good photos Rain.
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    &ltimg src="URL"&gt
    Insert the image URL between the quotation marks.

    or
    [img] image URL [/img]

    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This one?

    First Warrior:
    image
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yep †hats the one. how in the hell did you do that! thats me at nineteen years old
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    First Warrior:
    yep †hats the one. how in the hell did you do that! thats me at nineteen years old
    Your URL was to the page with the image.
    On the RH side of the page there are links. One says Direct link.
    Click on that link and it copies it, or highlight the link and copy it.
    Then paste it into the URL part.

    If you click on Quote of the post I made with the image, it will show the coding.
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    First Warrior:
    yep †hats the one. how in the hell did you do that! thats me at nineteen years old
    Paddy fields near Hanoi?
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Quang Tri province in the highlands near the DMZ.
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah, no hills in the background. Figured it was a little more north.
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    0patience:
    This one?

    First Warrior:
    image
    Looks like it's hot out. Really hot. I m proud to say that I know that strapping young lad :)
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Got my transcript in. Also got hooked up with an EMS station on post, looks like I'll be working on the ambulance for the next 4 months. Should be a great opportunity to network and meet people!imageYou know what? I also see that I'm getting old. In my mind, all the tests were on one day, but the sheet says it was three. Bleh!
  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rain:
    Got my transcript in. Also got hooked up with an EMS station on post, looks like I'll be working on the ambulance for the next 4 months. Should be a great opportunity to network and meet people!imageYou know what? I also see that I'm getting old. In my mind, all the tests were on one day, but the sheet says it was three. Bleh!
    Rain, that's great to hear. Pray that things work out for you. Keep plugging.
  • MartelMartel Posts: 3,306 ✭✭✭✭
    Rain:
    Got my transcript in. Also got hooked up with an EMS station on post, looks like I'll be working on the ambulance for the next 4 months. Should be a great opportunity to network and meet people!imageYou know what? I also see that I'm getting old. In my mind, all the tests were on one day, but the sheet says it was three. Bleh!
    They rarely gave that test in one day. Used to, but too many people were doing poorly on whatever they took last. Good scores my friend. Good scores. Now that they've changed the test I'm still trying to figure it out, but that good old pre-2014 GED score report is fantastic. I was always happy if my students eked out anything above a 410 in math. 450+ was cause for celebration. Combine that with other scores pushing 600, and I'd be putting you in touch with college admissions and financial aid at local community colleges.

    One more box checked on the Randy To-do list!
    Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.

    I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot.  I will smoke anything, though.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Got to sit through a college introduction seminar. Really basic stuff, but for someone that's never been to college it was good to learn. Difference between a 2 and 4 years University, public vs private etc etc. Also found that three JUCOs within 50 miles of me have Paramedic programs. Some have a one year that just gets you the certificate, but one has a two year that gets you your certificate and an Associates in Applied Science. Have to get all my paperwork in order to apply, but I also have to start brushing up for entrance exams.image
  • The3StogiesThe3Stogies Posts: 2,652 ✭✭✭✭
    Community Colleges are great, more laid back, easier to get around. Professor to student ratio is sometimes better. Maybe try and get what's convenient for you for location and classes. Make sure credits are transferable to other colleges.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    The3Stogies:
    Community Colleges are great, more laid back, easier to get around. Professor to student ratio is sometimes better. Maybe try and get what's convenient for you for location and classes. Make sure credits are transferable to other colleges.
    Yeah, all three are Regionally Accredited.
  • The3StogiesThe3Stogies Posts: 2,652 ✭✭✭✭
    Rain:
    The3Stogies:
    Community Colleges are great, more laid back, easier to get around. Professor to student ratio is sometimes better. Maybe try and get what's convenient for you for location and classes. Make sure credits are transferable to other colleges.
    Yeah, all three are Regionally Accredited.

    Outstanding, you've been doing your homework, get used to it, lol. My first semester I signed up for 4 classes, too many working full time and weekends. Homework about killed me. It was keyboarding class that was the worst of all I took, simple fist semester class almost got me, barely passed it.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    I'm going to be in a similar boat. My wife starts LVN school in January. I get out in March, and will also will have to go to school full time (to get full GI Bill benefits) and work. Throw in two kids and...well, it's not going to be fun.
  • The3StogiesThe3Stogies Posts: 2,652 ✭✭✭✭
    I went to night shift, 4-12, when I went to college. Better selection of day classes vs night. I used to do my homework after work when everyone was sleeping, get more done in less time. Actually I did some at work too. And your wife too, that's great, you 2 will both be busy that's for sure, head down and keep stroking brother.
  • UnicornUnicorn Posts: 451 ✭✭
    You are going to be great :) I can just imagine you cracking jokes and keeping peoples spirits up when they are hurt.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Unicorn:
    You are going to be great :) I can just imagine you cracking jokes and keeping peoples spirits up when they are hurt.
    Thanks :) It makes me appreciate the time I have now. A few months a a few hours to smoke will be wishful thinking!
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Been a long journey and it's almost done. Got some awards, but this one really makes me reflect on the last 7 years.image
  • Big''nBall''nBig''nBall''n Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭
    I think even though the last chapter in your book of life was great as you close it out and prepare for the next chapter is also is very exciting, and your chosen profession, is ever changing, and rarely going to be dull! good luck bro and take ever advantage you can get!
    The Names Ball'n.... Big'nBall'n! 
  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Use all that you learned while working for Uncle Sam. Vets are a minority and you have major experiance. Put that experiance to work for yourself and your family. All the best in the coming year Randy.
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Thanks guys.
  • kswildcatkswildcat Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just seen this thread.. First I would like to thank you so much for your service.. Second do not let anyone dis you for having a GED. I do not even have a GED as I had to join the work force at a young age. I do however have 2 college diplomas that I earned when I was 25 and 26. And last but not least thank you for still wanting to serve in the field of saving lives.. I wish you all the best
  • D_FreshD_Fresh Posts: 610 ✭✭✭
    Congrats on the medal! Nice to get good news this time of year while giving thanks for everything else!
  • RainRain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    Thanks :)
Sign In or Register to comment.