Shoutouts
"When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy" -Anon
Shouts.. eh? These are ppl that just stand out in my mind whenever...
Let's see...
We got that group in front of
the speed lines/Key Club - How long have we all been friends with each other.
CMS I think.. It's been great times ppl, Let's all unite together until
graduation!
STANDOUTS - Marcello made up the nickname, "Bangkok," in 8th grade
when he kept asking, "What's the capital of Thailand."
That other NOMADIC group around and about (Vishal, Rag, Rag, Shann, Gift, Jeff, Josh. those ppl...) - You ppl are weird. The diversity of your group is just astounding.. astounding. Thanks for um... the nicknames?
STANDOUTS - Jeff Kim made up the school-wide nickname, "FatJohn."
We also have them individual standouts
Felicia - Thanks for being the one a coupla months ago. It's been great, thanks for all the memories and fun moments. I promise I'll take ya out to the Arboretum someday for the LA Phil.
Carol - Hey Sek.. Andee.. whatever.. Always givin me advice, eh? I like that.. thanks. Thanks for all the memories of the yea...
Christine (Michi) - Hey.. I guess yours will be the longest.. maybe? It's been great knowing you. Thanks for helping me with all the hard hwk and stuff that we were showered with in the APs. That light attitude and great smile just makes my day. Your constant rambling about the 350Z just tops ya off.. LOL.. jkjk. Hope to get to know ya better.
I guess yours IS the longest..
Um.. Now we have the CADET shoutouts.
"What I
cherished most in my time in the Navy
were all the friends made.
There is nothing in the world that can
compare to a military friendship" -A Chief at the retirement
ceremony of another chief, speaking for him.
First, to the LBDIV cadets. You guys are practically second family to me. Thanks guys and gals.
Second, to my Boot Camp brothers. We all helped each other get through two weeks of hell, by teaching and encourging, that was the best expirence of camadarie.
STANDOUTS: Cadet Fernandez and the Cleaning detail of AUG 11 made the nickname, "Sushi," and "Turtle."
Third, to my comrades from Airman Training at NAS JRB Fort Worth/NAVSTA Pearl Harbor. We helped each other, had some great memories and training together. You guys made my Hawaii experience more enjoyable. Hawaii was made for a personal trip, not a family trip. Thanks guys and gals.
STANDOUTS :
Cadet Pietruszynski and her long last name earned her some interesting nicknames. (I feel your pain Sara. They can never get my last name right either) Some of these were: P-13, Alphabet, Ski, P.
Petty Officer Wong was the only other Chinese Sea Cadet I have seen outside of LBDIV.
There were 31 cadets from 17 different states: Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Utah, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, California, Kansas, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Minnesota.
A Navy Passenger Flight doesn't have flight attendents, but Navy Petty Officers serving food for sale from the gee-dunk (Store).
Puka shells are only 99 cents in Hawaii, while they cost like.. 3 bucks here.
SHOUTOUTS:
Jenista - Thanks for being a great roommate during all the hellish times, and tolerating my very moody self.
Yenna - You are the nicest chief I have ever met.. come to think of it.. you were the only chief I have ever met.
Pewitt, McClintock, Frost - Thanks for making my 16th Birthday memorable. Thanks to all those in the van that sang happy birthday.
All the others - You were some of the greatest ppl I have ever met. Thanks for all the memories.. except Keleher.. QUIT BEING SO RACIST!
