I don't pretend to know anything about how my kids will turn out...or how juvenile interests lead to adult vocations (if at all)...anything can happen because no one has any guarantees. A + B does NOT always equal C. (Did you know that math is not really an exact science, anyway? That kind of rocked my world.)
Anyway, anyone that knows Jake knows what the theme of his life has been thus far. He has never for a moment entertained any other possible career choice besides the military. The only things he ever vacillates between are Marine Corps or Navy. OK, there was that one time we took a family cruise for the day on a Coast Guard Cutter...he thought that was pretty awesome...but let's just say, he's limiting himself to the sea services.
OK, I get that he's only 10, and doesn't have to decide any time soon...but maybe some of you have some input...
Should he be a SWO?
He started his training at a young age...
and he can get by on very little sleep...catching ZZZ's in the Wardroom whenever he can...
Here he is getting actual sailing instruction from an actual skipper, even!
How about an aviator?
As you can see here, he's already had extensive training...
including the ejection seat...
He could get out and make a ton of money with the airlines...
(Trivia...Jake was fascinated by pilots from the time he was two. Even when he had very few words, he could say pilot. Whenever we would go meet Cliff at North Island for lunch at the Exchange, he would spend the entire time looking around at all the flight suits, asking..."He pilot, too, Da?" Long story short...we finally figured out that Jake was using the words "Pilot" and "Chaplain" interchangably.
I'm sure he was dissappointed to learn that dad only rode in aircraft...he didn't control them!)
Or maybe he should go Marine infantry?
He certainly looks cute in a Humvee...that's gotta count for something...
and he's got a few years before he'd actually need to reach the 50 cal, right?
So many choices, and only one life to live. It will be interesting to see the path Jake follows...
Anyway, anyone that knows Jake knows what the theme of his life has been thus far. He has never for a moment entertained any other possible career choice besides the military. The only things he ever vacillates between are Marine Corps or Navy. OK, there was that one time we took a family cruise for the day on a Coast Guard Cutter...he thought that was pretty awesome...but let's just say, he's limiting himself to the sea services.
OK, I get that he's only 10, and doesn't have to decide any time soon...but maybe some of you have some input...
Should he be a SWO?
He started his training at a young age...
and he can get by on very little sleep...catching ZZZ's in the Wardroom whenever he can...
Here he is getting actual sailing instruction from an actual skipper, even!
How about an aviator?
As you can see here, he's already had extensive training...
including the ejection seat...
He could get out and make a ton of money with the airlines...
(Trivia...Jake was fascinated by pilots from the time he was two. Even when he had very few words, he could say pilot. Whenever we would go meet Cliff at North Island for lunch at the Exchange, he would spend the entire time looking around at all the flight suits, asking..."He pilot, too, Da?" Long story short...we finally figured out that Jake was using the words "Pilot" and "Chaplain" interchangably.
I'm sure he was dissappointed to learn that dad only rode in aircraft...he didn't control them!)
Or maybe he should go Marine infantry?
He certainly looks cute in a Humvee...that's gotta count for something...
and he's got a few years before he'd actually need to reach the 50 cal, right?
So many choices, and only one life to live. It will be interesting to see the path Jake follows...
4 comments:
What awesome pictures, no, what awesome experiences! I love checking in on you and your great family, even in flash-back mode. We miss you! Come back! :P
Jake-
There is only one choice. Aviator. Why?
1 - Chicks dig pilots.
2 - Flight suits are, by definition, cool.
3 - Sunglasses. Enough said.
4 - Crew rest.
5 - All the cool aircraft (all aircraft are cool, but some are cooler than others) have guns/missiles that the pilot 1) gets to shoot and 2) doesn't have to carry. (Ask the infantry guy how much that SAW weighs.)
6 - You'll never stand a 4 hour bridge watch. (Incidentally, SWO's don't actually get to touch the ship's wheel. Or guns. No one trusts them with that stuff.)
6 - Chicks dig pilots.
7 - I can't reiterate #6 enough.
Carrie,
Just wanted to say "Hi". It looks like your having fun. Don't go looking for my blog yet haven't done anything to it but I have talked to Amy, she said she is willing to help, "hi" Amy in case you see this.With the holidays over things are starting to calm down. Hope your trip to Japan was a smooth one. Miss having you sit in front of me at church.
Clint---Cliff said you forgot #8...you'll have more self confidence than the rest!
LOVED the list. Shared it with Jake...a look of understanding came over him...not to mention a big grin. I think he's made up his mind...Thanks!
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