2003 was an interesting year to say the least!
To back track just a tad . . . I started flight training in 2002, called to schedule an intro flight about an hour before the plane crash in MN w/ Sen. Paul Wellstone (and I'm a Poli Sci major)--and my first flight was on Halloween . . . good omans, right?
Back to 2003 -- Started my final semester of college. Attempted to progress my PPL training with flights here and there between the really harsh winter with lots of snow.
Uncle Sam pulled me away from school and flying in March for a 5-month activation and deployment -- fiance wasn't too pleased, but was able to pay off my car when I returned (2002 Nissan Sentra, 4-year loan, paid off in 1-year 8-months). Still on active duty, finished up training and in October took the checkride.
Ratings: Private ASEL
Hours: 60.2 in 2003, enjoying the Private for a bit before moving on.
2004 . . . looks to be promising . . . military/civilian training depending on some stuff . . . Wedding in July