Going for Two and The VTC

Well it is official. I haven't really talked to many people about this, but some of you may have heard. There is an E-5 slot open in a unit back in Nebraska. In order for me to get it and get promoted, I have to transfer to the unit and fill the slot. The story with this unit is they are expected to deploy to Iraq, which means I could get sent along with them. I took a lot of time to think it through. After a few weeks, weighing the pros and the cons, I decided that I would transfer into the unit. Right now, I just have to wait to see if they put me into that slot. Due to OPSEC (Operational Security) reasons, I can't really tell you much more than that.
Last night I had the opportunity to participate in the Video Tele-Conference here on LSA Anaconda. A VTC allows a soldier to talk to his or her family and firends and see them on a video screen at the same time. My slot was set for 0015, 12:15 A.M. for you civilians. I was pretty tired, but it was definately worth it. I was able to talk to Dad, Mom, Meagan, Emily, Grandpa and Grandma Benes, and my cousin Christian. This time around I only had a 25 minute slot, where as before I had a little more time. It was nice to see everyone's smiling faces though. Emily wasn't smiling too much though. She looked a little shook up as she had just got off work and I guess a customer made her cry. That will happen though in the food service business. I remember my days back at the ol' P.O. Pears On The Lake, waitresses cryed when the customers gave them a hard time. In speking of P.O. Pears, it sounds like it is for sale. This may be a rumor though, so if anyone can confirm it for me, please do.