I had my final happy hour with the group today. We all took off about 3 o'clock and headed to Crystal City to have a group happy hour/farewell gathering for me. I got ribbed for ordering a pina colada when everyone else had 3 or 4 beers, but we all had a good time :) They got me a super cool picture of the Pentagon in the rear-view mirror and all signed around it! It was really sweet of them :) I'm very glad I got put in the division I did with the guys who are there because they always made sure I was doing well and took me around the city to get exposure to everything outside our grey and white walls. They're an awesome group of Marines and I'm very honored to have been a part of their team.
I received a coin (yay!) and a very special business card holder! My supervisor said the holder was because my networking skills are exceptional (which is another way to say I talk a lot!). The coin he gave me - since the General is out and can't give a challenge coin - has Saint Barbara on the back. She is the patron saint of artillerymen, apparently. Gavin would be thrilled to know I'm learning my Catholic saints lol. He said the reason he gave it to me is because a. I'm a devout Christian and b. in the face of adversity and anger, I was able to keep my calm. Now, I didn't exactly keep my calm when I left the workplace, but I managed to hold my composure when being reprimanded. It was incredibly thoughtful and I will cherish it forever.
Can't believe I will FINALLY be home in Texas in less than 48 hours!!! It will feel SOOOOOO nice to be on Texas soil again!
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