Preface

What is the purpose of blogging?
The first time I ever read an internet blog my reaction was the same as when I first heard of social networking sites; "what is the point?" Maybe its because the majority of my childhood did not center around electronics and the first time I ever used the internet was at the age of fourteen that my mindset towards blogs was negative. Aren't blogs for overweight people without a social life to either vent and fume their extreme political and religious views or to flaunt their over rated nonexistence? But that's why the good Lord saw it fit for an over opinionated boy to be placed in the most patience testing rate in the armed forces.
After being locked down in Dahlgren VA with nothing better to do but write I discovered that these online tools can be very helpful in recording and remembering personal history; among other things. Maybe if there is enough time and resources to do so, my family history will be recorded as well. Many times in the past I've picked up a journal and attempted to write only to be distracted with the normal routine of life. Perhaps this blog can fill that void and desire to write and share the wonderful things the Lord is doing with this homeschooled sailor.
How many times has anyone wanted to know what happened to their close relatives and couldn't find a record? How many times do we want to know a soldiers story and experience of service over seas and there isn't one except for the tainted political versions we read on the news? How hard would it be to write one's story if for no other reason than to recall and enjoy one's personal experiences?
Therefore, since Divine Providence sees it fit that this over active, energetic, and social sailor be attached to a remote command with 6 hours a day with nothing to do but write, I will write. This blog will be a detailed honest account of the past experiences, fortunes, misfortunes, laughs, and cries of the past 18 months since my decision to join the United States Navy. If no one reads this blog or if no one finds it worthy of reading that's okay. This blog is for the future generations of the Bullen family and what one of their ancestors did for his savior and his country.