Kunsan 10 Years

Nobody reads this blog, except for one or two people still.....is that you, Melanie?

I remember it was July 2004, when I flew from Japan and took the Wolf Pack Wheels down from Osan, having a fresh haircut and a new Sony Vaio laptop in hand. I had just purchased both before the bus ride down – something I had become a seasoned veteran at doing by that point. By this time, I knew how the “game” at Kunsan was played, having been there previously in 2001 and 1995 – 1997. I was curious how things were going to unfold there, and despite my reluctance, I embraced Kunsan with a positive attitude.

I remember meeting the NCOIC and OIC there at the Rec Center upon my arrival. They went to go check mail across the street, and that’s when I met you, sitting in the blue Bongo truck. As we made our introductions, I jokingly said “I can tell you’re nothing but trouble”. The look on your face was priceless. Perhaps I should've heeded my own advice. The rest, as they say, is history.

 

I update this blog occasionally now, however back in 2005 it was my outlet and for a brief moment, fleeting popularity within the blog community. Once Twitter came on to the scene, blogs instantly became obsolete. I guess glorified text messaging is the preference of the lamestream masses. I wrote about my experiences in Korea in April – June 2005 timeframe.

 

I still think of you everyday, but no longer am I consumed with anger, grief, confusion, and regret. I think leaving the Air Force freed us both, and began a healing process that I was in desperate need of.