The Sad Moment

Sooner or later, I was almost finished FAST Division in boot camp.

The time in FAST Division was really happy. That was the first time I felt so happy in boot camp. During the short 2 weeks training, I met so many friends. For example, SHSR DONG, he was Chinese, and came from New York; SHSR YE, he came from Los Angeles, CA; HMSN Song, one my best friends so far, and she came into boot camp with me; HMSR Kim, he was the lucky guy. He just came from Chicago, IL. I love talking to Kim. He was tall and skinny guy. The most funny moment in boot camp was writing letter. Mostly, a lot of Americans people were very interested in Chinese characters. For me, I was interested in Kim's letter-- He was writing Korean letter to his family. That was my first time to see someone writing letter into Korean Language. I felt very curiously.

"So, what was your job before Navy?" Kim was asking me.

" Full time student, and part time for many jobs." I replied.

Kim was sharing his story, and we were all shocked after listening his story.

" I was working a lot of jobs in Chicago. But, one job I never forgot. When I was your age, I saw the news paper was hiring someone to work in hospital. You got pay for 100 dollars per hour. I was very excited and tried to get this job done. However, I regret what I applied for. I was working in Mortuary! My job is cleaning up for the body. Trust me, you won't survive for more than a minute. The smell was bad there, and you saw many bodies over there! They were dead body! And I quite immediately!"

That was one of the best stories I head since in boot camp training. We were all shocked. It felt like the cut scene from horror movies. We loved sharing stories, and sometimes I wrote these funny moments into my letter to inform my family and friends.

The other funny moment in FAST Division was called " China Team". EMFN Yang was a funny guy. He came from Los Angeles, CA too. When we were going to shower, Yang, Ye, Dong and I would made a group to get into the shower room. We were taking shower together, and singing. Of course, since everyone in FAST Division knew each other, we would be shouted " China Team Getting in!". People inside the shower room would be replied, "What, China Team? We were not scared! We were American!"

Finally, the date to say good bye to FAST was eventually come. Some petty officers came into the room, and we were waiting for new orders. I remember the first class petty officer was Indian guy. For some reasons, I did not why he did not like me so much. My friend EMFR Wen said he was a really good guy, and took care of her a lot. I thought because she was a girl.

"Seaman Recruit, you are going to division 008. Your ship date will be tomorrow. Get ready to move!"

I was really upset when I heard that. This was my second moment to feel sad because I had to move into other division. I felt everyone here was so friendly, but now was time to separate again. Fortunately, Dong was going with me. That let me feel better because I got a friend was going the same division. Ye, Wen, Yang, Song, and other people were separated into different divisions. Some people were leaving immediately, some of them were moving next week, and some of them still waiting for new orders.

" Good Luck, My Asian Boy! You are my bro, give me a hug, man! " My "roommate" replied to me. I forgot his name, but I learned a lot about HIP HOP culture from him. He was black, and loved dancing, singing, and etc. He was a funny guy, and I really enjoyed to talk to him.

" Good Bye, China man; Good bye Asian Boy; Good Bye, Mr Asian! Goodbye......."

I believed that was my first time to receive so many good byes at the same time. Suddenly, the room was remaining on silent. It was cold, and quiet. Less than an hour, the new people were moving into FAST Division. Some of them were Chinese too. However, I was not interested to talk to them. I felt sad, and everyone was leaving again.

" No worry, little Boy. We were moving together, right?" Dong replied to me.

" Yes, it was about time to move on."

We finished all packaging, and ready to go tomorrow.

" I want to go home. I am missing my friends."

TO BE CONTINUED........

My words:

  I was so happy so many people were reading my post recently. Some people were asking why I wanted to share the diary. First, I wanted to share it because not so many immigrants to share their experience during the service. Some people did not know why we joined the Navy from oversea. ( I would explain it later in my post) Some comments to say, they did not know who I was, but your post would be famous soon, right? I was so happy to receive so many comments from you guys. Some people was asking my picture. Well, I will share my pictures by the time I receive more than 200 comments on my blog. Please share it on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media if you love my posts. I want more people to read it. Thanks a lot!

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Before Arrived To Boot Camp

  I forgot how many hours had been in flight already. I did remember when all recruit on board, we heard the announcement from the stuff. 

" We have some new sailors are going to boot camp. Thank you for your service, and we are proud of you."

  Everyone in the plan was turned around, and gave us a welcome smile. That was my first time to realize the honor to join the military. I still remembered the feeling in my heart. As a foreigner, I had never expected I would receive this honor in the United States.  During the flight, all stuff were really nice to us. I felt really happy, and had a good time in the air plane. Most people were sleeping because the flight took a long time before it arrived. I was sleeping all the time because I knew I won't have enough sleep after landed to Chicago, IL. Whenever I woke up, I kept my eyes on my watch, and hoped the time could be slowing down. To think about the past, think about why I was here, and what I should do in the future. My roomate was next to me. He was sleeping, and I could tell he had nothing to worry too much. Of course, we joined the Navy with different reasons. One is for family, another just for himself. 

  The plane had been arrived to Chicago eventually. The first impression in my mind, Chicago was really cold although I did not visit outside yet. 

  " How about we get something to eat before we muster?" One of the recruit said that. 

  Yes, the military gave us the food voucher to buy some food in case we feel hungry. We decided to choose the McDonald as the last meal before we mustered. That was my first time to realize the McDonald's burger was so tasty. During the dinner, we were discussing the Navy. That was the first time we discussed together, although I had a broken English and they had a hard time to understand it. 

  " I feel a little bit nervous, how about you?" One of the recruits asked me. 

  " Yes, I did. Just don't know what to do." I replied. 

  " Where are you come from? What is your name?" 

  I believed that was the most questions I got asked during the service because people was curiously my nationality more than anything else. When I told them I was come from China, and I was able to speak Chinese Cantonese and Mandarin. They were surprised and getting more interested in it. They were generally asking me how to speak and write some certain characters, and most jobs I did for them were translate their name into Chinese characters. 

  We were talking while heading to destination. I remembered that day was really cold, and the muster place was the second floor of the airport. ( I think that was the waiting area) We saw so many people were siting down in front of us and kept silent. 

  " Shut the hell up and be quiet!"

  We were shocked, and one of the Navy Petty Officers yelled at us.

  " From now on, you need to follow my instructions. Just do what I say, NOW!"

  We were siting down, and just followed whatever he said. I was looking at outside, and thought this moment would be changed my life. What should I do?

To Be Continuous.......

My words:

  Since I finished the military service already, sometimes I am still missing the day during the Navy. I choose to get out the Navy because I found out something really want to do. I won't say the Navy is too bad, but it was a really good experience for me as the new immigrant. At least my English is better than used to be. I never forgot the date I joined the Navy, and the date I was in Chicago, IL. 

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