Most of you already know why I've been voiceless for the past six weeks.
For those of you who don't, it was because I took the next step in my life which I always thought was the right one.
To become a better person, one has to face adversity.
Adversity drives change, something so very important for someone who's so incapable of it.
Someone who's been seeing the world from the same lens for as long as he can remember.
I had decided a long ago to make my existence on this world, worthwhile for all of its inhabitants.
And on that doctrine so broad, joining the armed forces is but an increment to a still incomplete core objective.
My actions will reflect my knowledge.
For me, life is daunting. Like an ocean I cannot hope to navigate. But as a wise man once said, at the least I've shunned the common shore.
And the roar of breakers has not daunted my slight, trim, but still sea worthy skiff.
And she may float, where many have foundered.
And to those who've spent some of their valuable time to wish me well on my birthday; You've given me much. Much more than I could've asked for, and more than I can ever give back.
Thank you for making my day a touch more radiant.
I've relayed this message via a computer operated by one of the senior NCOs at base.
Do not expect replies to any messages as of yet.
End of transmission.
