Well...I've now conducted my first two ceremonies as emcee. The first and the one all eyes were definitely on was the graduation of Delta Company, 3-47, the Company I was "turtling" with, ironically. Their 1SG still seems to hate me, but no one, NO ONE can deny the mad skills, as all the subsequent props that came my way attested.

For an encore, I narrated the "Change of Responsibility" for our outgoing Sergeant Major, the one who was the first advocate for me being the "voice of the Battalion". Again, kudos, even though I though the narration wasn't one of my best efforts on my part.

That and things going well around the office seemingly have turned the regard for me around, from literal and figurative "damaged goods" to "unique asset".

My movie review gig begins soon, I soon begin hunting for a part time radio gig AND Airborne still remains as a possibility.

Again, you hang on and pursue your passions, it's amazing how quickly things can start to turn around.