Scam

So I think I just got scammed for the second time in two months. The worst part is that I am pretty sure that it was the same scam. They came to my door late at night and they told me about some pre-college thing that they are doing to raise points to be able to go on some trip to Europe. The first kid got me to buy Men's Health, which I wanted in the first place, but I haven't received the first issue yet. This chick showed up, I was watching a movie, I was in my pajamas, and it was cold. I told her that I had already bought some stuff from the other guy and that I didn't want to buy any more magazines. She told me that there was another way to help out. I could send books to poor kids who need books. I told her I didn't want to. But then I caved in and I bought some huge book about Undersea Adventures for $72.00!! I am such a sucker. I am such a sucker. Really all you have to do is tell me that it is for the kids and show me a list of foundations that helps Domestic Violence or Foster homes. Stuff like that really gets me. It's funny because I knew that the whole time she was probably scamming me, but part of me wanted to believe that I was helping her and the kids. Man I am such a sucker.

10 February

Up again at 0545. I set three or four alarms now so I can hit my clock and go back to sleep even if it is just for five minutes. Into work to try and beat the traffic early. The commodore came to the ship again looking at our progress. Unfortunately for us, they found a lot wrong, and they decided that we would be better served by post-poning INSURV for another month, until late April. On the surface that sounds like a good deal, but all it really means is another month of pain. We are still in 3 section duty and working until 1800, 2100 if you have the duty day. We may start working weekends, but there is nothing official about that. I am so tired of the constant strain. This kind of strain cannot be sustained. People are already getting stressed, but if we keep this up people are going to do something drastic. I am afraid of losing my guys. It's not just the time either, but the type of work we are doing is very stressful. Especially on my level. I get yelled at on a daily basis. It's either OPS or someone else, but it is never very fun. I get home by usually 7 or later, and all I have strength to do when I get home is eat, shower, and maybe watch some TV before I fall asleep. I'll keep you updated.