Hafa adai yan Memorias. Its late Sunday night and I am unsure if I am supposed to post something to let others know who I am when I de-lurk and they get to visit my blog. So here it goes. I am a native to Saipan, born and raise the island way. Joined the Navy to see the world with all the promised adventures my recruiter conned me into. 22 yrs later I am still a Sailor and a damn good one. I got my b-hind kicked and was molded by crusty old Chiefs back in the day when it was all "Rough and Tough Love". Quite thankful for those days because I wouldn't be where I am at now.
I am at the point in my career with the Navy that I consider all Sailors as my kids and I correct everyone of them that needs straightening out even if they are not from my ship. I am stationed on the USS George Washington, Forward Deployed Naval Forces and home ported in Yokosuka, Japan. I am married (my other career) to a lovely Thai lady who can outcook any Thai cook in Saipan (IMHO). Starting to look at retiring soon. Where? don't rightly know yet. Maybe one of you could help me decide if I should return home and be a chicken rancher in the AM then go on photo shoots all day until midnight. I hope one day to publish photobooks of our culture, its people and our island Saipan.
I love photography and enjoy traveling the world to capture photos of our wonderful world, Beautiful people and amazing things. You would probably know me better by viewing my photos on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chelu/ Enjoy.
Forgive me if I hardly blog or comment. Due to my frequent at sea periods and slow internet on the ship. Plus I can't really disclose my whereabouts while deployed. Thank you for sharing your blogs.
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- Island Boy Sailor
- 22 plus years in the US Navy has kept this Island Boy away from home, the friends and family. Even when my job takes me hundreds of miles or viewing distance away from the shores of the Marianas; I will still remember my island home, the wonderful friends and the rich culture of the Chamolinian people. Join me in reminiscing the culture and upbringing of our island's lifestyle.
5 comments:
I am de-lurking. Good to know the island blogs keep you connected. Take care and thank you for your service!
De-lurking back. Thanks for checking out my blog, too. I will share with Doris Ann you connected to us via blogs.
Hafa adai, IBS. Thank you for your interest in local herbal medicine. I believe you can get a hold of Mr. Flores and get information on any of the suruhanu/a through the CNMI Humanities Council- http://www.nmihumanities.org/
As for delurking, I guess I am doing it now yeah? But really, lurking or reading someone's material in a website without posting a comment is something all bloggers have to deal with. Sometimes there are just no comments to be made...Hehehe. Take care, brother and visit us soon.
Si Yuus Maase Bon,Dave and BC.
Bruda Syl:
Thanks for de-lurking on my outdated blog. Yeah, I know. I haven't updated in a while. My bad.
I wanted to register Gus and my vote in favor of your retiring back home. Thank you for your sacrifices all these years. But come home fan already! You've been away about as long as I was away from home when I decided to come home for good. I have no regrets.
I look forward to collaborating with you and Gus on some projects that have to do with documenting our culture.
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