Government Property

To the dismay of many Otaku members I know, I’ve recently joined the United States Armed Forces. I’m now Private Second Class Lakis now in the Army National Guard. I joined in order to pay for my college when it became apparent to me that I wouldn’t be able to afford my tuition or anything. I chose Paralegal Specialist as my MOS (job, in lay men’s terms) for two reasons. One, I don’t want to be deployed to war, and two, I don’t want to kill anyone. Once I’m out of AIT school (teaching me how to be a Paralegal) I’ll be able to take several good jobs in the legal field with the knowledge given to me by the military.
But also, as soon as I joined, I quickly realized what I loved so much about the military life style growing up. The comradery, the respect given to people who have earned it, and the security of knowing you are part of something greater than yourself. After joining, I started to think more about a military career. I decided to attend college for a degree in Psychology. With this, I’ll be eligible for OCS and a position as an Officer (a high paying position I might add). I plan on becoming a psychologist within the Army, full time and active duty, and I’ll be able to use the money I get to comfortably live and pursue my other hobbies (i.e. writing, martial arts, drawing, music, etc.) while working in the military.
I think its one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. My father was and still is in the Military
(Army) and so was my Grandfather (albeit for a short period of time). I never planned on carrying on the tradition, but inadvertently, I have.

I ship off to my basic training in October, until then, I will attend my drill weekends once a month, earning money and rank all the while. I attended my first drill last weekend, and it wasn’t so bad. Boring if anything. I got my uniform, dog tags, and what not, and I did P.T. which came easily and naturally for me (running a mile in 6:30, 35 sit ups in a minute not trying, and 40-something sit ups). More than less easy, being that I’m already athletic. Hopefully things will pan out for me.

I’ll keep things updated about my military career, if anyone plans to read this.

Anderson Silva, Great Fighter or Greatest Fighter?

Currently ranked as the best pound for pound fighter in the world, Anderson Silva of Brazil is by far my favorite athlete of all time. The lean, mean, head-busting machine has ended his last six fights in submission or TKO in the UFC using an array of snake-like submissions and some of the most devastating and well placed strikes I've seen since Bruce Lee's movies.

Everything the guy throws hits his opponent dead in the face. His versatility is nearly unmatched, and his charisma and sportsmanship are loveable even as he jabbers on in breathless portuguese.

Are you a world-reknowned striker and former kickboxing champion? Oh, I'm sorry, Anderson Silva just knocked you out.

Are you a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who runs his own successful school and has several wins under your belt? Oh, snap, Silva just choked you out and made you scream "I Give" like a small girl fighting a silverback gorilla. His last five, count 'em, five fights have been title defenses, and none of them have gone past the second round.

The list of men he has dismantled like a mechanic taking apart disposable lighters is an A-List of MMA superstars. World Champions reknown for destroying human bodies.

Rich Franklin (TKO, had his nose broken, both times...)
Nate Marquardt (Submission via combination anaconda lock and elbows to the skull)
"Dangerous" Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (choked out in the second round, former and then Pride FC middleweight champion).

The men that Silva destroys are musclebound freaks of nature who do nothing but talk and talk about how they plan on defeating the champion. Silva is a skinny, almost wimpy looking fellow who just talks about how much he wishes for a good fight.

Is there a reason not to love this guy? No.

Hands down the greatest ever and the greatest that ever will be or has been. Anderson "The Spider" Silva. My hero.

Oh, and by the way. There is talk of him moving up a weight class so that he can take the Lightheavyweight title from the beast called Quintin "Rampage" Jackson. If this happens, then I look forward to one of the greatest battles man has ever laid witness to.

God, I love mixed martial arts.