Journal drunkrussian's Journal: Posting at gunpoint... 1
Well, a number of people have commented recently that I should update my journal, and I guess I should, since a lot has happened.
First off, there was the Model UN conference we hosted. I was the crisis director for the integrated crisis - a simulation of the Cuban Missile Crisis with a Historical Soviet Presidium and a Historical National Security Council.
How to describe the conference? Well, I heard several people say it was the most fantastic conference they had ever been part of. I think the crisis went pretty well...it completely drained me, for sure. Anyway, good job everyone. Thanks to those of you who kept me going.
Afterwards, we all went over to Sarah's to watch movies. I apologize to everyone for acting like a jackass at the beginning of it. Anyway...that was wonderful, thanks to all, particularly to Sarah for hosting it.
The conference made me realize that there is someone out there with more detailed military knowledge than myself (from Robinson, was chair of the Chinese Cabinet at their conference, I believe a junior...was on the HSP at our conference, if anyone knows him, let him know my email address)...this worried me greatly. Therefore, I've gone on a major book-buying binge. Books being added to my collection...
One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies
How to Make War
On War (Clausewitz)
Strategy
The Art of War (Sun Tzu)
The Art of Maneuver: Maneuver-Warfare Theory and Airland Battle
Impossible Victories
Soviet Airland Battle Tactics
If anyone else knows of any good books, please let me know.
Only a week before the Russia trip. Scary.
Anyway...it's been one of those bittersweet weeks. My friends have been fantastic, which has been the sweet part. Events have been primarily bad, though.
I had a big discussion with Andrew about the military...the decision time is coming up. I've told some of you that I've started exercising - that's because I want to keep my options open, service-academy-wise. I think I'd make a good officer (okay, you can stop laughing now). I think I'd have a good time. I think I'd do something worthwhile. I think I'd get some useful skills. The problem is that I know there are people who would be less than ecstatic to see me get killed, which would of course be a possibility.
Anyway...you can always offer your opinions on any subjects I expound on by commenting on posts (ahem).
On a hilarious side note, Tim mentioned the possibility of his joining the Marine Corps.
That's about it for now.
Run and tell all of the angels
This could take all night
I think i need a devil to help me get things right
Hook me up a new revolution
Cause this one is a lie
We sat around laughing and watched the last one die
I'm looking to the sky to save me
Looking for a sign of life
Looking for somethin to help me burn about bright
I'm looking for a complication
Looking for cause i'm tired of lying
Make my way back home and learn to fly
Think i'm done nursing the patience
I can wait one night
I'd give it all away if you give me one last try
We'll live happily ever trapped if you just save my life
Run tell the angels that everything's alright
I'm looking to the sky to save me
Looking for a sign of life
Looking for something to help me burn out bright
I'm looking for a complication
Looking cause i'm tired of trying
Make my way back home and learn to fly
Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone
Try to make this life my own
Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone
Try to make this life my own
First off, there was the Model UN conference we hosted. I was the crisis director for the integrated crisis - a simulation of the Cuban Missile Crisis with a Historical Soviet Presidium and a Historical National Security Council.
How to describe the conference? Well, I heard several people say it was the most fantastic conference they had ever been part of. I think the crisis went pretty well...it completely drained me, for sure. Anyway, good job everyone. Thanks to those of you who kept me going.
Afterwards, we all went over to Sarah's to watch movies. I apologize to everyone for acting like a jackass at the beginning of it. Anyway...that was wonderful, thanks to all, particularly to Sarah for hosting it.
The conference made me realize that there is someone out there with more detailed military knowledge than myself (from Robinson, was chair of the Chinese Cabinet at their conference, I believe a junior...was on the HSP at our conference, if anyone knows him, let him know my email address)...this worried me greatly. Therefore, I've gone on a major book-buying binge. Books being added to my collection...
One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies
How to Make War
On War (Clausewitz)
Strategy
The Art of War (Sun Tzu)
The Art of Maneuver: Maneuver-Warfare Theory and Airland Battle
Impossible Victories
Soviet Airland Battle Tactics
If anyone else knows of any good books, please let me know.
Only a week before the Russia trip. Scary.
Anyway...it's been one of those bittersweet weeks. My friends have been fantastic, which has been the sweet part. Events have been primarily bad, though.
I had a big discussion with Andrew about the military...the decision time is coming up. I've told some of you that I've started exercising - that's because I want to keep my options open, service-academy-wise. I think I'd make a good officer (okay, you can stop laughing now). I think I'd have a good time. I think I'd do something worthwhile. I think I'd get some useful skills. The problem is that I know there are people who would be less than ecstatic to see me get killed, which would of course be a possibility.
Anyway...you can always offer your opinions on any subjects I expound on by commenting on posts (ahem).
On a hilarious side note, Tim mentioned the possibility of his joining the Marine Corps.
That's about it for now.
Run and tell all of the angels
This could take all night
I think i need a devil to help me get things right
Hook me up a new revolution
Cause this one is a lie
We sat around laughing and watched the last one die
I'm looking to the sky to save me
Looking for a sign of life
Looking for somethin to help me burn about bright
I'm looking for a complication
Looking for cause i'm tired of lying
Make my way back home and learn to fly
Think i'm done nursing the patience
I can wait one night
I'd give it all away if you give me one last try
We'll live happily ever trapped if you just save my life
Run tell the angels that everything's alright
I'm looking to the sky to save me
Looking for a sign of life
Looking for something to help me burn out bright
I'm looking for a complication
Looking cause i'm tired of trying
Make my way back home and learn to fly
Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone
Try to make this life my own
Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone
Try to make this life my own
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