In The Black

Today was pretty productive, I went to the gym, though managed to pull a muscle in my lower leg- this falls nicely in the category of pain in the ass, though the actual pain was somewhat lower. I'm continuing to work on the divorce, I have papers in hand to file, and am ready to make this happen. At first, I hit a slight snag, as I was unsure which state to file in! I meet the legal residency requirements for Oklahoma, even without a waiver for military service, yet my official (as far as the Army is concerned), state of residence remains Connecticut. According to the ex, the paperwork would need to be filed in Connecticut. Okay, I said, no sweat. Then she comes back with, well, a divorce in Oklahoma is ok, but you'll need to file for custody in Connecticut. Apparently this is not going to be the amiable parting of ways I had hoped. Very well, but sad. If it needs to be a fight, a fight it shall be! I've come much too far and worked much too hard for this life to throw it all away.

But on a lighter note, things continue to go along as always. I may not be able to re-enlist into my current position, as the Army apparently has too many people in that job. I can, however, reenlist with a different MOS- (military occupational specialty). Most likely cavalry scout! Cool, says I. A cavalry scout's classification is 19D, (mine currently is 88M), and they are basically the "go-see" guys- when information is needed on an enemy, the cav scouts go find it out. Of course, this is assuming I reenlist. The positions may not be available when my contract is up. If so, very well. I'm sure the next step will become clear when the time is right. But to the task at hand! This needs to get done, and in the words of the immortal Bruce Campbell- "Yo, she-bitch! Let's go." Not exactly the type of gentle, loving sentiment one should ideally approach a divorce with, but then again, if I was perfect, I'd be boring as hell. Stay well everyone, and wish me luck! Wish my ex luck too, I hope she goes on to lead a full and happy life.