Happy birthday Devil Dogs!

we will get to the reason of this timeless photo in a bit...

 

 

"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace."

 

 

I was invited to a piece of American history. I got to go to the Marine corps ball with my handsome devil of a best friend Micah.

 

This devil dog was nice enough to take a quick photo with me :)

I got so many compliments on my dress! I really felt like the belle of the ball!

Of course with the ball being in LAS VEGAS we had to get into a little touble. Check out my sweet guitar filled with a red, white, and blue margarita! It actually plays music & lights up too! Afterwards we checked out a really cool haunted hotel called the Goretorium located in the HardRock hotel.



 

This was seriously one of the greatest nights I've had in a really long time. It was full of laughs, screams, and "congrats on your wedding" from strangers... It really made one hell of a memory.

Hoo-Rah!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair winds & following seas.

Today was the squadrons last helicopter flight before decomissioning. What a perfect day for an awesome photo op! HS-10 Warhawks :)

Reenlistment Day!

"I, Jade Nichole Daniel, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

Today I  reenlisted for another 4 years in the United States Navy and I don't have that "What the eff did I just do?" feeling. Honestly, the Navy has been a big blessing for me. It has helped me grow in so many ways. 7 1/2 years ago there was this bored 18 year old wanting to get the hell out of Temple, TX and there was a knock at the opportunity door. Navy? Challenge accepted! I've experienced so much that others would kill to see and do. It's such an honor to be apart of something so amazing while defending & protecting our country. This career path was the best choice I have ever made, hands down.

 I also got some nice gadgets a new pen to sign my reenlistment papers, a honorable discharge pin, and a mini book of the constitution lol ohh military gifts. Oh and I got a cake also but the fat boys in my shop ate it all. It's okay, my hips don't need the extra pounds. Go Navy :)



Advancement Day!

AD2(AW)DANIEL

Aviation Machinist Mate, Air Warfare Specialist, Second Class

Today I was advanced to the next paygrade/rank. I am ESTATIC! It took a few years to get here but I finally made it. I studied my butt off and it payed off. I couldn't be more proud of myself. God was really on my side and with him & my family/friends rooting for me, I can finally call myself a second class petty officer. GO NAVY :)

My LPO (boss) AD1 Opalec

My mentor AD1 Saechao

My bestie & support system AD3 Ford

Hello World!

I'm at a turning point in life... so what a better time to start a blog, right? My point exactly :)

I wish somebody would have told me how time flys once you graduate highschool. Why wasn't I handed some kind of head gear and one of those cute duckie floaties to protect me from the natural disaster of growing up? Why aren't mothers forced to live no further than a few miles away so you'll never have to pay for laundry or eat ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Where is that handbook that will stop me from dating Billy Bad Ass and protect me from heartache. Boo!

At 25, I still don't have it all figured out...but I mean is there really an actual time when we all do? Will our lives ever be that completed million piece jigsaw puzzle or will we have a few pieces M.I.A.? I like to think I'm on a good course. I was thrown to the lions at 18...Toughen up or get eaten. One of my decisions that I still pat myself on the back for was joining the navy. I've seen things that others would kill to see and others have died while seeing. It was my handbook on growing up. I've experienced so much in these past few years...career changes, failed engagement, heart aches, and let downs BUT I'm proud to say at 25 I have gained something that I have struggled all my life to find: SELF HAPPINESS :)

I am really looking forward to the new year. I have my brother here in California with me. I have a love of my life named Steven and he makes me feel like a million bucks! I have the greatest friends and family by my side. I recently found God again and this time I'm not letting him go. So here's to 2012...

 Bring it on Snitchezz!!