Ryan's Chief, EO and XO have been begging him to extend a year on the Valiant. Ryan and I have been in discussion about the pros and cons of staying in Sunny South Florida until the summer of 2010.
Pros:
He is on a boat still. I have a job here that I feel I will truly enjoy and succeed in. And of course- not moving 8-9 months after getting all of our stuff settled into our new home is always nice. In some aspects Miami isn't too horrible... always something fun to do... I know people here and feel I have at least 1 good friend in the area already. We figure it is only another year and the Captain guaranteed that he will get his "Dream Job" once his time is up aboard Valiant.
Cons:
I hate Miami in most other aspects. It stresses me out... driving here is like a slow and painful death.
After talking... we realized that traffic is not a valid reason to give up a good career move. So- we put in our dream sheet and here is how it goes.
1. CGC Valiant
2. CGC Eagle
3. CGC Elm
4. CGC Juniper
5. CGC Willow
6. CGC Block Island
7. CGC Anvil
8. CGC Orage
9. CGC Abbie Burgess
10. CGC Kennebeck
11. CGC Grand Isle
12. CGC Bainbridge
13. PATFORSWA
I have mixed feelings. I had totally gotten my hopes up to move up to New England for a few years... do something different... but I am also glad to be a few hours drive from home, friends and families.
So 2010 it is... or most likely will be. Such is the military life... a life of uncertainty.
:)
