guilty confession and update from Riley

let me start out by saying this... If Riley comes home wanting a divorce, it'll be because of what i did yesterday :)

got ya curious huh?! ok so here is the quick background of the story. Riley's recruiter grew up in Alpine, he's a year older than Riley and they have known eachother since elementary school... that being said, Riley thought he was a douche all throughout school. in fact when we first walked into the recruiters office last February and Riley recognized Worthen, he told me that night that he was going to ask for another recruiter cause that kid was such a douche growing up. but the next time we went in SGT Worthen actually acknowledged that he was a Dick in high school, Riley agreed and they laughed about it. so then for the last year i've been in and out of that office dozens of times for different things. so i've gotten to know Worthen, Heart, and most of the other guys in the office.

so when Riley left Worthen gave me his number and told me to call him every week or so, that way he knew i was doing alright. well at the begining of January i was talking to Worthen and he mentioned that one of Riley's DI's (Drill Instructor) is actually a good friend of his, they've known each other for years.


so now you know the back ground.... ok now... here's the story :)

I got a letter yesterday, and i was expecting it to mention my upcoming birthday... well no such luck. so then i went down to Kat's work to hang out with her. and she has YET to receive a letter. it's been 2 weeks now since her last letter. and needless to say, she's a bit upset. so i was sitting at her work, and decided to call Worthen to see if he had any recent updates. here's how our conversation went :)
W "so are you getting lot's of letters?"
S "ya i get a letter every wednesday."
W "YOU ONLY GET ONE A WEEK?!"
S "ya he uses all his extra free time to study, so i'm totally fine with my one letter a week. but i have to send him stamps, cause i guess he's about out."
W "he's out of stamps? what the H*** . i can call his DI and tell him to let the guys go buy stamps."
S "haha won't that get them in trouble?"
W "eh... they are going to get IT(extra attention) anyway, might as well make it worth it."
S "well in that case. Kat hasn't recieved a letter from Zack in 2 weeks now."
W "WHAT are you freakin kidding me. well tell her if she wants i can get her 5 letters in one week!"
S "hahaha she's giving me the look like "umm maybe but what's it gonna cost?" "
W "just some IT."
S "oh man, they are going to KILL us haha"
W "probably, but they are almost done, so you might as well"
S "ok. well then while you're at it, tell him to harass Rye and make him write me a birthday letter, OH and tell him to harass him and try to make him take a leadership role"
W "oh i will, cause he is getting frustrated that Riley hasn't tried to take a leadership position yet. because he's got everything it takes, he just needs to take it. he's a bit more timid than i expected him to be. but he's doing awesome, and there is still time for him to become a guide and be an honor grad, because i know he can do it."

so there you go... hopefully he doesnt kill me. :) i'll give you an update as soon as i get one :)

anyway in case any of ya care.. here is the latest Riley update. this is the latest Survey that i sent him. once again the only thing i'm adding it will be in ( )

Survey Number 4 All Things Phase 2
Date Sent: January 19th Received i don't remember but it's Jan 31st today :)
Best Thing about phase 2: I liked the table 2 shooting quals, it kinda felt like a video game :)
Worst thing about phase 2: the rain. it was way bad we were on field week. we got flooded out so we didn't sleep in our tents, we had to hike back down
Are the DI's nicer in phase 2: Nope
are the days longer in phase 2: no it went by way fast
have you gotten stuck on a duty that you hate: just fire watch every other night (fire watch is just night watch that they have to do)
i heard there are no stall doors... everyone REALLY knows what you're doing! public bathrooms will be nothing for you now right: hahaha yea we have conversations while we're going haha (i laughed pretty hard at that!)
have you gotten injured at all: no knock on wood
any leg pain: nope :) again, knock on wood
Have you gotten sick: been sick since second week :) (not sure why he's smiling at that, but i guess attitude is everything huh?)
did you get a ton of mail when it caught up: maybe five or six i think
do you get the most letters? from one single person, probably (THAT'S CAUSE I'M AN AWESOME WIFE!!!!!!)
do you feel Bad-ass yet? to tell you the truth, i feel the same (my husband, the humble one)
how was the rifle range: i didn't really like table 1 but  table 2 was cool
do you still stress about your shoes getting dirty: actually yes, but i keep it to myself :)
are you becoming a stronger runner: no i think i was stronger at home, i can't wait to get home and run on my trails :)
how was the gas chamber: we do that on the crucible
are you ok at memorizing what you need to: i don't really know yet, i am sure trying though
are you freakin stoked for family day/ Graduation: Freaking stoked is an understatement :)
was the rain miserable: it was so bad, we got so muddy and it was freezing
do alot of people write you: not alot, i have you, my parents, Michelle, and 2 from Carl and Debie
you said you have to write in all caps. do the DI's read everything you write: no just when we have to turn in writing assignments.
if they DO read everything. HI! drill instructor hope you've enjoyed this survey, sorry it wasn't more mushy. Steven's needs to do more push-ups :)
if they don't... well you thought i was funny. it's cause i am babe. that's why you're homesick cause you have the most awesomest wife in the world. you don't know how true that statement is. well team week kinda sucked it went by really slowly and it gave me time to think. which is bad cause all i was thinking about is being with you (awwwww) so i was really depressed all week, so it sucked. i was kinda bummed that you went to sea world, i wanted to be there for your first time but oh well ( he forgets that i went years ago... but it rained and we had to leave a bit early) it seems like you are doing ok on everything and having a good time. i am jealous but happy for you :) I think thats pretty cool that you can know how i am doing trhough Worthen (he might regret that now :) )  i am so freaking nervous for the prac test. i need to pass it and you know how i am with tests. i am kinda freaking out about it so i hope i get through it ok (he'll be fine... i know it!) well when you get this i will be a Marine in about two weeks :) little over (two weeks from today he'll be a Marine) i love you babe with all my heart. keep the letters flowing like wine :) (where the crap he got that phrase from.. i have no idea)  Love always and forever Ridawg


So there ya go... if you have any questions, there are still a few weeks left before i get to see him! 3 weeks from today to be exact!