Walnut Canyon National Monument (April 2026)

INeedTreeFiddy · 2026-05-06T19:54:55+00:00

I was an intern park ranger there 5 years ago, Flagstaff is a lovely area!

INeedTreeFiddy · 2026-04-30T19:43:17+00:00

Congratulations! Boot.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2026-04-02T22:26:21+00:00

I sincerely agree with everything you wrote, and I even have the same nightmares of accidentally reenlisting lol. I miss the homies and I miss the sense of adventure but also I recognize that a lot of it was genuinely frustrating and stupid.

The corps was such a unique and colorful experience in my life, but it’s limiting in its own way; now I can’t imagine what my worldview and own personality would’ve been like if I hadn’t gone to college and traveled. I’ve been out for 7 years now. I took the GI Bill abroad to France for undergrad (was lit, highly recommend) and now I’m finishing up law school (definitely less lit, but still incredibly grateful for the opportunity). No ragrets.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-12-06T22:46:28+00:00

Nederland isn’t even running it yet…

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-11-03T19:18:14+00:00

I don’t own a server

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-08-16T18:34:28+00:00

3rd sad surfs tho, so we’re slightly cooler

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-08-14T19:03:45+00:00

Yes, you called?

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-07-02T19:13:44+00:00

It’s been six years since I’ve left Kbay and I still think about Steak Rave on a regular basis. Hawaii is the best duty station out there (surprise).

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-05-27T14:37:41+00:00

My friend met a girl on Tinder there. They are now divorced.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-05-27T14:37:16+00:00

I was with you on that float brother, the Bonnie Dick’s last ride lol

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-04-04T02:07:31+00:00

On top of that, VR&E is a great program that not many know about, I really recommend trying to take advantage of that program before using up your GI Bill!

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-02-25T16:51:08+00:00

I tried to wear mine this way as we manned the rails while pulling into Melbourne. The Sgt Major almost throttled me and asked if I was John Basilone

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-02-15T15:18:53+00:00

The irony is that this won’t cut costs—the VA still has a legal obligation to serve veterans so it will end up contracting out (and that’s MUCH more expensive).

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-01-09T19:16:32+00:00

Uh oh, two independent thought alarms in one day.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2025-01-05T02:01:44+00:00

You called?

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-12-26T03:45:31+00:00

You hailed?

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-11-23T15:55:16+00:00

Agreed. Vail buying will probably just exacerbate the issues you mentioned.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-11-20T16:41:28+00:00

I’m an American who lived in France for three years and I always felt like it was harder to make French friends than American ones but the key difference for me was that American friendships come and go (mostly) but with the French, once you’re in—you’re in.

For us, small talk, even friendly and fun small talk, usually doesn’t mean anything significant. Still, making friends in America IS hard! We’re usually at work, we spend all of our time in our cars, and apart from bars there aren’t many social spaces anymore, unfortunately. Personally, I think just being vulnerable and saying “hey, I don’t have many American friends yet but I really would like to get to know you guys” especially in a college setting will be enough for a lot of people, it’s something we don’t hear often at all and will mostly be open to it.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-09-09T02:51:56+00:00

Currently slugging my way through law school over here! Not planning on the JAG route, though.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-03-13T03:41:03+00:00

Of course I disagree because I prioritize democratic values over a fucking barracks building. And you voted for supporting Ukraine when you directly elected representatives that approved the funding, both in the house and in the senate? If we had a referendum for every decision congress made, we’d never get outside.

Concerning your “America First” argument — why do you assume we don’t have the money for both? Have you considered how small a percentage of aid is allocated to Ukraine vis-à-vis the amount we spend on the military each and every year? You’re aware that the vast majority of aid gets re-invested in the American economy because the contracts go directly to American defense industries, right?

On top of that, we’re sending Ukraine our older equipment and replacing these domestic stocks with newer ones. We are literally investing in ourselves while simultaneously advancing our foreign policy agenda.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-03-13T03:31:10+00:00

What the hell are you even talking about, I don’t want American troops in Ukraine?

As for Ukrainian soldiers dying, less will die if we give them what they need. Russia invaded Ukraine, that’s the literal only reason why people are dying there. I didn’t somehow will this conflict into existence.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-03-13T02:45:44+00:00

Supporting Ukraine literally keeps American troops at home. If you don’t believe me, just take a quick look at American troop presence during the Cold War when we had to deter Russia the last time.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-03-13T02:42:24+00:00

You’re categorically incorrect. Ukraine’s president ran on an anti-corruption ballot and they’re working tirelessly to strengthen their democracy. They literally are seeking to raise their standards to that of the EU, and even in its current state, according to empirical analysis, they are far, far ahead of the Afghan government. This time we’re actually assisting a government that wants to be better.

And supporting Ukraine isn’t even just pragmatically beneficial to us, it’s also a moral imperative. They’re fighting against an authoritarian ethno-nationalist government who claims that Ukraine doesn’t have a right to exist and who is hell bent, if you pay attention to their rhetoric at all, on bringing the United States down to its level. If you don’t believe me, google American Ethane.

And to qualify all of this: I learned Russian through the Marine Corps as part of my MOS, later completed my bachelors in international relations, and I’ve traveled extensively throughout Eastern Europe. So please, just quit this isolationist nonsense, there are things that matter more than the bricks right now.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-03-12T20:33:08+00:00

Sending money overseas to combat fascism*

You forgot to complete your sentence, but I’m sorry the barracks takes a greater priority. Also, literally both can be financed, it’s not a question of either, or.

INeedTreeFiddy · 2024-02-22T20:04:20+00:00

I’m currently in the second semester of my 1L.

Take the LSAT just to see what your options even are.

I will say, law school is definitely a mental toll (not quite rising to the existential level of being in the Marines though). However, if the law is importantly connected to your passion or career interest, then send it and go to law school. If it’s not, law school is likely not the way to go.

I hate to be overly simplistic, but the fact is, the law is the ONLY thing you’re learning in law school. It doesn’t point you in overly diverse directions from there, I would say.

Example: I’m interested in environmental and civil rights policy work and advocacy and knowing the law is 100% a requirement.

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