The Marines was a fresh start - that is why they shave your head. I wish they would let you change your name.

The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery.

Like anyone who goes to college, you're leaving a familiar surrounding and a comfortable environment and your friends and everything, and you're starting fresh. It can be pretty daunting.

There's always something to suggest that you'll never be who you wanted to be. Your choice is to take it or keep on moving.

I kind of came to the conclusion after I did finally get married that love and relationships are just a series of horrific losses with hopefully one win.