Dear John

I realized today how easily it is to fall into a state of bliss from reading the last sentence left of an amazing literary novel. I recently just finished Dear John, which from the very beginning had me reading more than I had ever expected I could in very few sittings. It had me wondering if I could do what I dream of, becoming a soldier for our great yet inflicted country. I have always imagined what it was like to be on the front lines of war, to rush into danger without fear and bring down the enemy. In the beginning it started as a simple inquiry as to what truly happens during the moments we only hear of. Lately the questions have been placing themselves into a path that I have the urge to follow. Hearing about John's story has got me wondering of what I can do to make a difference. I have the will to admit to my hunger for knowledge of power and how to wield it to my advantages.
Dear John has got me to wondering how people can stand to fall for someone who must leave them to protect our country. Many people around me have been admitting to admiring the work of the army, the navy, the air force, and the marines. Some of my friends are deciding that they want to take a similar path that I want to take as well. One of the people I know has already enlisted and is greatly excited to join the men and woman out there guarding the country from future threats. Another friend wants to be able to join the Army just to get the feel of self pride and admitted to wanting to get the bad guys. One of my selected friends wants to be with the one that she is entwined with but unfortunately can not due to him leaving for boot camp for the Navy. These people I have surrounded myself with make me proud and honored. I would give anything to be worthy of their respect and not that of only those close to me but the many people that salute to me. Dear John reminded me of what I wanted to do, which is to join the air force and to be all that I can be. When my contract is up I might re-enlist or I might decide to go to college, which I'm hoping the air force will aid me with financing, because I know I will not be able to afford it on my own. Then I will find my place in society and be the person that my father can be proud of. Which, I have not mentioned my air force dream with at all. He wants me to go straight to college and do something I can succeed with. I will get the courage one day to tell him of my plan, but for now I will keep it between my mom, step-dad and friends. I will remember Dear John for all the times I think about my plan for the future. I honestly loved the book and I have seen a part of the movie. I want to watch the movie from beginning to end, so I can give a rating to it to how closely it followed the novel it was based upon. Well, I know that I would give Dear John a five out of five stars. I would easily recommend this fabulous story to anyone that mentions it or asks of it. These are my feelings.