Journal #14

If I were a member of Cross's unit I would of course carry the standard array of can openers, dog tags, rations etc. that every member of the unit carries.  I would also carry some sort of small ball or frisbee that could be used to entertain myself and the other soldiers if there was time.  I might also carry a rubiks cube, cards or books to take my mind off of the situation.  I feel it would be important to have some sort of outlet to get away from it all mentally for a little bit every now and then.  I would carry Forrest Gump so that when the time came he could carry me.   I would definitely carry extra socks, because I have been hiking for extended periods and socks are critical to healthy and happy feet.  I would carry a machete for chopping things.  I would carry pictures of my loved ones so I would not forget them.  I think I would carry a sense of loyalty towards the other members of my unit as well as my country.  I would carry an obligation to protect both of them as they would for me.  I would carry a longing to be back in the states, to be with friends and family, to have a bed at night, to have real food to eat.  I would carry glasses cleaner, cause I imagine my glasses would get pretty dirty. I would carry an inhaler for my asthma. I would carry toilet paper for obvious reasons.  I would carry my own compass, maps and whistle in case I got lost or separated from the group.  I would carry some sort of candy for my own enjoyment.  And lastly, based on the era and the fact that I'm from Austin, I would probably be carrying some marijuana like Lavender did before he got shot.