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Sigh...it's another drill weekend. As the only LT in my unit, life can be a little rough. Here's a snapshot of the last two days and what you (if you're also a LT) should not do: 1) Don't listen to the couple Majors that tell you formation is at 0700 when really it's at 0645. They're not going but don't tell you that. You go down to the drill hall anyway so you're early only to realize EVERYONE is formed up and at parade rest....read more
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This is a message that greeted me when I logged in to my Facebook account today: "YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE UNIFORM! YOU ENGAGE IN SODOMY,PRE-MARITAL SEX, YOU BELIEVE GAYS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SERVE OPENLY AND CORRUPT OUR MILITARY, YOU SUPPORT OBAMA, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!! HHOW DARE YOU TREAT ME THAT WAY YOU TREACHEROUS PHONY!" At first I was appalled, as I am hoping anyone who reads that is. I don't openly talk about my political preferences and my religious faith...read more
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Promoted to 1LT! Although, I'm pretty sure a LT is still a LT no matter what color the bar.
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I am a self-defined nerd. For those of y'all that have been reading this blog for awhile, this comes as no surprise. I am taking a small course this semester. No biggie right? So far I have printed out every Power Point in the course catalog, three hole punched them, and placed them all under the appropriate tab in a binder. The binder also has a cover sheet. Don't judge me. Then last week, I had to go pick up my books. One step onto...read more
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For those of y'all that love Modern Family as much as I do, you probably noticed that last night something else was on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztbJmXQDIGA Whatever your viewpoint may be regarding our President and politics in general, this speech is meant for all of us. Take some time to watch some or all of it. Reflect on its message. Think back to when you were a kid and what being an American meant then and what it means now. Has your viewpoint...read more
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BOLC: A Survival Guide for the Neurotic LT Part II
January 4, 2011
By: First Lieutenant Kayley Nammari
Happy New Year! What better way to begin a new than with Part II of an oh so clever (yes, I give myself a lot of credit) survival guide? This is an all around, here-is-what-I-wished-I-had-known, second parter minus the scenarios because, frankly, I am now writing two blogs and my creative juices are not flowing. -Find a way to clear your head every once in awhile. For me, this meant driving up to Tucson on a Saturday morning and reading at Barnes & Noble. Yes,...read more
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Wow, 2010 has flown by and so much has taken place! I decided to think of my favorite Top 10 moments and reflect on all the wonder this year has held: 10) Although Nebraska may have lost to OU and Taylor Martinez had little motivation, it was still awesome to finally watch a college football game in person. Bye bye Big 12 and hello Big 10! 9) My birthday! What made it so special though was here I was, in the middle of BOLC, and my new friends took me horseback riding...read more
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I recently received a comment from Bree Wienke. The questions she asked I get quite often and I thought it best to address them in case you were wondering the same things. Here is Bree's comment: "Your a 2nd LT in the army reserves... how did you make rank so fast?? I'm enlisting as active army on Jan 4th and am stoked.. I want to make E3 before I ship. Could you give me advice on basic training? what to do, what not to dos? I've read a lot of your posts...read more
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I am way behind on wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! (and none of the "Happy Holidays" politically correct stuff) Because I'm a newlywed, this was the first Christmas that I spent away from my parents, brother, and grandparents. It. Was. Rough. My grandparents are getting up there in age (my Papa turns 90 next year!) and it breaks my heart that I live so far away from them. At the same time though, I got to spend time with my newest family members at my...read more
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The other day, I received an email from a lesbian I served with several years ago. I first met her when we both joined the Army. She was unaccustomed to Army life and not used to having to hide who she was. Having grown up in the military, I knew she was going to have a difficult time adjusting. As she was several years younger than me, I pulled her aside one day and spoke with her about her openness in being a lesbian. I told her that not everyone was going to accept...read more
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