Valentine's Day War Wounds.

I spent my Valentine's Day running around the Minneapolis Skyway (a network buildings connected by overhead walkways refuging people from the harsh winter elements) delivering 37 different floral arrangements in about a seven hour period. I don't think that's too bad considering my unfamiliarity with the area and that, at most, I could carry 3 vase arrangements at a time (then I'd have to run back to the floral store for more-- all the carts were in use by the regular employees). A cash bonus was going to be given to the top 3 temps so I really tried to hustle even eating my lunch as I was walking empty-handed back from a delivery. I don't think I was one of the top 3. I wish I would've worn a pedometer because I'm certain I walked some serious miles that day, despite my comfortable shoes I have a couple of blisters to prove it. Valetine Day's War Wounds.

I was exhausted when I got home that evening, but was so pumped up to receive a letter from the military saying that I had been promoted to Captain! Isn't that awesome! What I find really funny is that I'm currently inactive and have been out of the military for about 5 years (otherwise, I would've been promoted more quickly, because I am valid for promotion). It just seems ironic to actually be promoted because I haven't been doing anything for 5 years! (Of course, they do have a clause that it's only an actual promotion only if valid.) I love the language so here's what it says.....

"The President of the United States has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated potential for increased responsibility, you are, therefore, promoted to the grade of rank shown (Captain). Promotion is in the reserve component and branch in which you are serving. Promotion is not valid and it will be revoked if you are not in a promotable status on the effective date of promotion."

So the real question is if I'm actually in a promotional status.... which I am but at the same time I'm not. What's also ironic is that I'm transferring to the AirForce as a Chaplain Candidate and will take a rank reduction down to Second Lieutenant (which all Chaplain Candidates are). Of course, I probably find this much more humorous than everyone else!

So just humor me....