Blog Reason #42..

Hello to the few who will read this.

I am starting this blog as a kind of way to keep myself interested in posting things about myself. Facebook was a good way to keep in touch with others and keep them apprised of my well being and occurrences in my life. But due to the lack of interest in Facebook these days, I've decided that to keep you all updated in a consistent manner would require that I find a new means of conveying my personal account of things. On top of that, I'll be shipping out to the U.S. Navy's boot camp location, RTC Great Lakes in Great Lakes, IL on 13 April 2009. Because I'm sure ALL of you would at least be somewhat interested in the "exciting life" the Navy has to offer, this blog could serve that purpose for you (when I say exciting life, I mean that because all military branches have commercials that make the military look akin to drinking way too much Red Bull, blasting generic rock music and climbing sheer mountain faces).

The name NAVNUKEBEAR is simple. NAV, as in Navy. NUKE, as in Nuclear Engineering, my speciality in the Navy. BEAR, as in Baylor Bear, the school I attended for 2 years and will always consider my alma matter (despite not graduating... yet). The reason for the run on is to play on the Navy's penchant for running on acronyms and terms for central commands and battle fleets. Ex: NAVSTANORVA. Looks daunting, doesn't it? Despite it's confusing look, it is actually straightforward: Naval Station Norfolk Virginia. Thus, NAVSTANORVA.

EDIT: Name change to Parker's Public House.

So enter, if you will, the sphere of public journaling wth me. Remember the days, those who are of my generation, when we all had LiveJournals and Xangas? Well consider this a more adult, sophisticated way to rant and rave about your day.

Behold, I enter the Blogosphere, and I am not afraid.

RP