What a day so far. Once again I have the duty. I did get to go to services in the afternoon, in fact flight quarters wasn't sounded until right after services conclusion, I'll have to remember to thank God for that one. The flight quarters at 1430 though sucked. There barely a breeze out today in the gulf and the ship seems set on plodding along a 5 knots so there is no wind across the deck. We've been in the gulf for 3 months now so tempers are beginning to wear. At least this 'pac we are getting to see some ports which is good. I don't care if all I see is Bahrain, the Vegas of the Gulf, where the holy go to remove there masks, all I care is that I get away for just 3 hours at least. That would be 3 blessed hour away from the people that annoy me, and that I annoy.
As for me I'm basically sick and tired of this ship. I have an office where exhaust air blows intead of sucks warm humid air. I've been here for 5 years now which is too long of a time for anyone. It's kind of like being an immortal among the mortals. After three years everyone you knew when you came aboard has left and all that came aboard months to a year after are leaving.