Some Pictures

Here are some of the pictures that I promised. Not all are from the christmas party!



This is a picture of the guys at the christmas party.



Here is Beto ( Ramos' husband) Javier a friend from work and myself.



This is a picture of Javier, Ashlley ( I work with her) myself and Elizabeth Ramos (I work with her in orthopedics. I also worked with her in ortho when I was in Bethesda, MD).



Here is a picture of the "sweatervest Kids", at least that is what people around town were calling us. We decided to go out wearing sweater vests... we actually had one more but she got lost in the mix.

Feliz Navidad!

Merry Christmas everyone.

I hope that everyone enjoys their Christmas season this year. We are doing it big here in Spain. I have already been to three christmas parties, and we still have the Air Force Christmas party, the Surgical Services Christmas party and the Orthopaedic Christmas party. Wild isn't it!!! I guess that is what you do when there really isn't much else to do.

Just an update on the mild, uninspiring, monotonous, mind-numbing, tedious, wearisome, humdrum, lackluster life in Rota, Spain (I have been reading my thesaurus... I'm sorry)

Things are going well here with everything that has been going on. Busy, Busy, Busy!!! We have a new surgeon who loves to teach and loves to see us learning. I have no problem with this, it is all good information and I am thankful for it. He wants us in the OR so we know the cases and can be there to help out when we are needed. I can't say I blame him I am pretty much an indespensable resource:) Not really, but the cases have been amazing and our new doctor really is the epitome of what a good teacher should be.

School has been going well, Biology, BIO Lab, and Sociology are getting ready to wind down next week. I have two finals on Monday and a final on Wednesday as well. Please keep me in your prayers during these times ( even though some of you will be sleeping). I expect to do well, but then again I am a Breckley and something can always go wrong.

Life in Rota is going well, I have had the chance to get up and out a little, but have been pretty confined to the base these last couple of weeks because of working full time, reorganizing our clinic and doing my school work. Lots of fun, it really makes life interesting.

We have many opportunities for Benevolence this christmas here in Rota! We in Orthopaedics work closely with the Urology clinic as well and are getting the opportunity to sponsor a child for Christmas. I think more than anything this is what Christmas is about. Helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

If you have the opportunity ( I know Cathy has her hands full :) ) I implore you to seek out someone less fortunate and help them out. Not out of pity but for the mere fact that we are following an example of someone who gave more than a present or a hot meal. Someone who gave his life, because he saw a need. The least we can do is buy someone a new set of clothes, a pair of new shoes or a straight jacket :) ( Good luck with the little boy Cathy).

Well that is all for now. I have some pictures from the Christmas party that will be coming soon.

I love you all and wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

More pictures

I haven't blogged in a while so I thought that I would do that. There has been a lot going on around here.... we have had 8 DUI's in 2 weeks. Needless to say the base is taking extra precautions to prevent this.

School has been going well. I am enjoying my Sociology and Biology classes. Work has been very busy. We had a very cool surgery recently, so that was a lot of fun.

This is a picture of dad and I at El Farro on my birthday. We went out dinner with some people from work. Behind us you can see the ocean. The summers here are beautiful, and I have never seen better weather.



Also while dad was here we were able to go to a bunch of places. We went to Sevilla, Ronda, Marbella, Gibralter, and Terifa. It was a lot of fun.... and if you don't know that gegraphy of Spain... that is a lot to see in the matter of 2 days.





Here is a picture of Sevilla, looking out from the top of La Giralda.



These are the bells at the top of La Giralda. I just thought the bells we pretty cool.




These boats are anchored on the shore of Cadiz. I thought that they were pretty bool and colorful.





I recently went to a place called Grazalema. It is very beautiful there and reminds me what it is like to be in the mountains. A friends and I decided we wanted to go hiking and found that this place was very beautiful.




This is the notorious bridge in Ronda where people were supposedly thrown off during the Spanish Inquisition. I say supposedly because there are many opinions on the theory. I have talked to people who don't believe it happened and I have talked to people who said that it did.

MY Blog is working again

I was finally able to get my blog back up and working so I should be posting some pictures some time shortly.

I have a lot of pictures that I want to put up. It shouldn't be ay later than next weekend.

Seville- My Favorite Place in the World

Here are some pictures of Seville. If it looks like I am sweating really bad it is because it was so hot!!! Apparently July is the Hottest month for the inland part of southern Spain. Who knew!!! Oh yeah and I was wearing PANTS!!! I know genius huh:)



This a picture of me right outside one of 4 Starbucks in Seville. Apparently that is where I have to go to get some Starbucks. Mom asked me if I would go back there... well I think that answers her question.



This is a picture looking down one of the main drags in Seville. There are tracks and power lines for a trolly or something, but we didn't see one. I don't know if maybe they only run during the week, or not at all. I am sure that Sarah can expound on my inadequacies.



Here is a picture of la Cathedral ( spelled the same, pronounced way different) I guess from what I have heard is might be the largest cathedral in the world... or in Europe. I guess they are still trying to figure that out. It is big no matter what though. Sarah I have to say that Seville is my favorite place in the world so far.



This is La Giralda... amazing and very high. I don't have to say anything... it speaks for itself.





I really love how close the streets are here. It gives it a very intimate feel. The Roads are very narrow and I think that promotes more walking than driving. Obviously some you can't drive on...and I like that as well.





The last picture is of me at another starbucks (yes we stopped twice). The cathedral is behind me, you can see it if you look to my left.

Pictures of Rota

Here are some pictures of the places that I have been. I will try to explain them the best that I can. There will be more coming some time this week, I am going to Rhonda so those pictures should be pretty good.



This is a picture of the Lighthouse right on the coast in the Town of Rota. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from the gates of the base.



This is what you would see if I turned around and looked away from the Lighthouse. Pretty amazing views. These aren't even the best ones that I have seen.



This is the town cathedral in Rota. It was really dark on the inside and I couldn't get any good pictures but it was really beautiful inside.



Here is a picture of the "Castle" in Rota. It actually used to be a school house and then they changed it into a tourist spot. The pillars are made of Sand stone and marble.



This place really is beautiful. It is actualy really hot right now but I can't complain cause the breeze from the ocean makes it a little cooler.

Feel like praying???

Everybody if you would keep me in your prayers. I have been doing a lot of contemplating and praying about what God has for me in the future. From the way I have been feeling lead, God is leading me towards becoming a Naval Medical Officer. I have decided that I am going to persue the Naval Academy. This is definately going to take the hand of the Lord, but I have seen Him do amazing things in my life as well as others. I know that if this is his will he will allow the doors to be opened. So, if you have nothing else to pray about please keep me in your prays. Not that God will make this happen, but that if it be his will he open the right doors. Thank you.

If you have anything that you would like me to pray for leave a comment and I will put it on my prayer list.

OH Yeah and I forgot... it really is like I am always at the beach... the only time that I wear shoes is at work or when I am at the gym. Pretty awesome huh!!! Yeah the Navy is Rough... I don't know how I do it!!!

A couple of Pictures

Well, I thought that I would post a couple of pictures of the base since I haven't taken many off of base yet.


Here is a picture of the barracks that I am staying in and below are some pictures of my room. It is small but I don't have much stuff so it is not big deal.









Here is a picture of the Hospital from the front. I will try and get some better pictures when I can



OH Yeah an I have a big mirror!!! I was pretty excited... Gotta make sure I look good for the Spanish women. :)

I Made It!!!

I don't have any of my own pictures yet but I will get some on as soon as possible. I just wanted to let everyone know that I made it and am doing great. This place is paradise. Here is my address if you don't already have it:


HM3 Brian Breckley

PSC 819, BOX 18-19

USNH

FPO AE 09645



Here is a picture of Rota, Spain where I am at. I will try to get some pictures up of my actual location. Hope all is well.

Ortho School

I have to say that it really has been nice to be here in Texas. I have finished the first phase of the school ( which is the hardest part) I finished at the top of my class and received the title as the distinguished honor graduate. I also found out that I am going to be spending the next three years of my Naval career in Spain. I actually got to pick these orders and I am very excited about it. It will afford me the opportunity to go to a lot of places that I have wanted to go for a long time.
Other than that things are pretty uneventful, not a whole lot really to tell. That is the big news for the month. I am looking forward to being done with school cause I get to go home and see my fam. Plus greg,dad,eric, and bunch of other guys and I are going to be going on a hiking trip. Nothing big but long enough to have some fun and enjoy ourselves. I would say I will put up some pictures of that, but it would be a lie cause I am not taking a camera. I will have to leave it up to your imaginations.

Christmas Leave

So I got to spend a couple of weeks at home just after Christmas. Believe me it was a much needed vacation. I did have a lot of fun. I got to see a lot of the family ( accept for Nic who has decided he is too good for us) You missed a really good Dirty Santa Nic. Other than that same ole' same ole'. The guys took a Trip to a local Brewery to check out the process... it is actually very cool. If anybody has and pictures of that could you send them to me??? Thanks.

It was a good time to catch up with a lot of people I haven't seen in a while. I got to see my no so little cousins Samantha and Christina. Wow, they have grown and I am convinced that Samantha will be Miss America and Christina will be the President. That is in my convoluted conception of life though :) I also got to see Tony and watch Spaceballs (his favorite) he really does know every word. Cathy, I saw you last time I was home so you don't count :) Ken and Amanda were there for 30-45 min and then they were gone:)HAPPY NEW YEAR

I got to see a lot of my friends that I haven't seen in a while and that was nice to catch up with them. Josh was leaving for CO the day I came home ( must be nice) we did get in a night of snowboarding though (myself,Kris and Josh)

I got to spend a lot of time with my immediate family. Greg,Sarah, Mom, Dad, Kara and I took a trip to Chicago to explore the windy city. It wasn't as cold as it should have been and I am very greatful for that. I am very thankful that I got to spend so much time again at home. I think I am having seperation anxiety again, just like the night before Boot Camp... maybe not that bad.

OH!!! How could I forget Tony, Mom, Dad and I went to Lambeau Field. It was awesome I have to say. I haven't been the biggest Green Bay Packers fan but I have to respect what they have done over the years.

Here are some pictures from my trip.

Karas wonderful smile!!! <3


The Thing


Lambeau


A cool picture of Chicago


Greg and Sarah


Mom opening a present...


Dad and the book I got him!!!!