Been out of the Air Force for almost a week now, officially. My date of separation was February 20th but I had a week of terminal leave to burn, that was almost 2 weeks ago. Feels really good, it’s hard to explain how I really feel.
Ryan asked me how it feels like, I told him it was hard to describe, almost like if you can imagine driving a car without knowing where you’re going or when you’ll stop and knowing for sure you won’t run out of gas, not lost…just driving, for ever.
Weird feeling, my days don’t really seem long enough though with all the stuff going on, they really fill up fast and go by pretty quickly. 
So now I just try to get things done as much as possible between moving (which we’ll be doing in about 3 weeks, woohooo!) and planning for a wedding, a bike trip, a move, organizing, getting rid of stuff, etc. Wheeeeeew!
Anyway…it’s been a great 2 weeks, there are no words to describe how it feels to be out, I feel beyond happy, so to celebrate, I went and got my nose pierced and Ryan was sweet and got me some flowers and champagggggne. Lovely.
I definitely do not have any regrets. I’ve enjoyed my time, immensely. If I had the chance, I would do it all over again. The only thing that would be different would be starting school sooner. Some people don’t understand how difficult it is to go to school and be in the military at the same time. So let me tell you that it takes a lot when you have a full-time job (I know others do it & I know it IS possible), deployments, training, training trips, and other activities you have to be involved in. I admire those that come out with a bachelors after their military career. I’m just happy that I was able to do as much as I have and now, I have the opportunity to keep going…FOR FREE! Thank you Lord.
It’s been an adventure, meeting the people I’ve met and learning what I’ve learned. It’s a completely different world. I hated it and loved it at the same time but it’s time to do something bigger with my life and more worthwhile for myself. Wish me luck.
