Posted on May 5, 2015
Anyone else notice how being Military has affected your actions years later?
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We were out in our RV last weekend, and like most at the beach, we tend to pull out the chairs and the Barbecue, and a few other odds and ends, but unlike most, our stuff was orderly, lined up, and easy to maneuver around.
I realized that it didn't look so much like a campsite as it did a field Op. Everything 'dressed and covered', orderly and easy to find, just like our tool sheds, and most everything in our 'office'. Now, the rest of our house borders on "Knitting/Reading/Sewing/Hoarders 'R Us" form of decor, but anything that is used by the husband is Dressed and Covered, cleaned and repaired. Is it JUST this Marine, or is it a curious little habit many of us fall into after living the life for so long?
I realized that it didn't look so much like a campsite as it did a field Op. Everything 'dressed and covered', orderly and easy to find, just like our tool sheds, and most everything in our 'office'. Now, the rest of our house borders on "Knitting/Reading/Sewing/Hoarders 'R Us" form of decor, but anything that is used by the husband is Dressed and Covered, cleaned and repaired. Is it JUST this Marine, or is it a curious little habit many of us fall into after living the life for so long?
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My entire life is spent in situational awareness and 'dress-right-dress'. I am not sure if the military was right for me because I was fastidious, or my need for order was heightened by the military.
My friends bag on me when we travel or in restaurants when I line my stuff up, taller tapped, etc. Once they realized that I laid my makeup out like a surgeon on a washcloth in order of application, it was over. And had back-ups for everything.
Conversely, I give them crap because they NEVER know where their stuff is; I ALWAYS do. I am like, "white tank top with lace? WHA-BAM!! Here it is!" (Back of drawer at the bottom on the right.) :)
My friends bag on me when we travel or in restaurants when I line my stuff up, taller tapped, etc. Once they realized that I laid my makeup out like a surgeon on a washcloth in order of application, it was over. And had back-ups for everything.
Conversely, I give them crap because they NEVER know where their stuff is; I ALWAYS do. I am like, "white tank top with lace? WHA-BAM!! Here it is!" (Back of drawer at the bottom on the right.) :)
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MSG Brad Sand
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I bet you could share makeup layout plans? There will be an inspection later.
I bet you could share makeup layout plans? There will be an inspection later.
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CMSgt (Join to see)
The sadness that would occur from a complete shake-down of make-up, etc, that lands scattered all over the floor... Been there, watched that before... Oh the humanity!! Lol
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PO2 Mark Saffell
SMSgt Stephanie Flkorida tank top chatter may be the rule of thumb for Florida but it sure makes a person mind wander when its the first thing I read in the morning...Besides Im a Sailor...I have to maintain the story line about Sailors...LOL
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My coworkers give me grief because I always make sure I'm stocked, cleaned, and ready to do the job. Another thing that bothers me is the lack of situational awareness. I know everything that is going on around me. I guess others just need to look up from their smartphones every once in a while.
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COL Vincent Stoneking
I just wish those walking around me were aware of where they were in relation to their surroundings. Especially the fool who walks diagonally, and then comes to a dead stop in the middle of a walkway, without so much as a glance.
/rant
/rant
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I can tie a Windsor knot with my eyes closed in the dark. My gig line is always straight even in jeans and a flannel shirt.
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SGT Anthony Bussing
damn...this graphic just explained to me why my ties always look like shit...lol...Ive left out step 6 and 7...lol....thank you!
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