2009; A Year in Review.

This is the first year in my life that I have spent time away from my family for Christmas or spent any significant time away from them really . It was a different experience for sure. Yes, I was away from my immediate family, but I was blessed to be able to spend it with great friends. 2oo9 was a year full of new experiences for me; some good, some bad. I have learned a lot this year, and am thankful for that. Being out of school was a major change I had to get use too. I have been in school for nearly all my life, but at the same time not to be in that kind of environment was nice.

It has been a year since I first enlisted in the Air Force, wow a whole year has past. It is crazy to think back to where I was this time last year; my life was really different. I was thinking about accomplishing different things, and trying to finish school. Now, I live in another country, work on jets, and have a new group of friends to hang out with. Graduating from BMT and tech. school, were two of my biggest accomplishments this year. Getting through BMT and seeing my family on graduation weekend made it all worth it. I can honestly say that was one of the best days of my life is when I saw them for the first time. I knew I was done with BMT and onto a new chapter in my life. I had accomplished something that only 1% of Americans can or are willing to do, and that made me feel great.

Living in Korea has been different. So many new things to get used to. Working in a strange environment, making new friends, and adapting to the weather, and the culture all had some affect on me. I love living over here, but it is hard when we are 15 hours ahead of home. I feel like I'm in the future, and it's crazy. That is one thing that I do not think I'll ever get used too while living over here. I have been here for four months now, and only eight to go!

I am not sure what 2010 will hold for me but I am looking forward to ringing in the new year with my new found friends in Seoul, something I would not be able to experience had I not joined the Air Force. Joining the Air Force has opened a lot of doors for me, and more importantly lots and lots of travel opportunities! I can't wait to get back to Italy! Ciao!