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Lets' not jump the gun now... i still have two weeks left as a normal civilian! Exactly two Sundays from now i will be making my trip to the hotel (hoping no obstacles get in the way), so i can be processed through MEPS one more time and shipped out!
Who knows how i will feel when it actually comes time to leave, but right now my worries are all gone... either because i have allowed myself to realize this is what i was made for... or that i am too mentally drained to have time to worry right now.
I haven't pt'd for a couple days now due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I desperately need to get back in the rhythm of pt everyday and mainly running. Although on the other hand, in lieu of pt, i have been studying my rank structure, general orders, some marine corps history, and other things that i think might be helpful to be aware of before i get to basic.
I have been following Recruit Garner (http://www.blogger.com/profile/15929718924880087832) as she makes her way through basic. She is having her blog, Future of the Corps (http://futureofthecorps.blogspot.com/), updated with letters she sends home. It is very encouraging to read her posts. She lays out the phases she is going through, from getting off the bus to the time she starts Forming and Training. She lays out what a normal day is going to look like... and it doesn't sound too bad.
As my ship date draws closer the more my excitement builds up. It's almost time!! and i can't wait!
Marines in Action
Special forces unit from Indonesia Marine Corps in rapid response attack simulation. (Surabaya, 15 November 2006) Photograph by Mbahji (Deviant Art)
Showing posts with label EXCITEMENT. Show all posts
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20101122
Counting down the days!
It's finally sinking in that i am really doing this... Its exciting, but nerve racking too. So many things are going through my mind right now.....
Am I ready? Physically? Mentally?
What if i fail? If i don't get guide?
What am i going to miss while i'm gone?
What if something happens at home?
Can i actually handle whats coming my way?
I need to just take a deep breath and relax, and have confidence in myself. As long as i give 110% there is not much more I can do. It will be hard, but i know i will survive, and i will come out as one of the best; One of the Few and One of the Proud! That's motivation enough.
PT has been helping... I keep improving with everything. As long as i don't quit i am good to go. So far, I have acheived a 12:37 run, 100 sit-ups in 2 mins, and a 70sec FAH. Before I ship out i would still like to get a faster run and more sit-ups, but as long as i don't get worse i will be happy.
I am counting down the days (20!!) until i take my step into this "new world." Life is going to be so different.. but so worth it!!
Am I ready? Physically? Mentally?
What if i fail? If i don't get guide?
What am i going to miss while i'm gone?
What if something happens at home?
Can i actually handle whats coming my way?
I need to just take a deep breath and relax, and have confidence in myself. As long as i give 110% there is not much more I can do. It will be hard, but i know i will survive, and i will come out as one of the best; One of the Few and One of the Proud! That's motivation enough.
PT has been helping... I keep improving with everything. As long as i don't quit i am good to go. So far, I have acheived a 12:37 run, 100 sit-ups in 2 mins, and a 70sec FAH. Before I ship out i would still like to get a faster run and more sit-ups, but as long as i don't get worse i will be happy.
I am counting down the days (20!!) until i take my step into this "new world." Life is going to be so different.. but so worth it!!
20101112
Female Poolee Function
First and Foremost!!!- I would like to thank Future JarHeads for linking my blog to their page (which can be found here ->> http://futurejarheads.webs.com/goodbaduglyblogs.htm) and also be sure to check out the rest of their website. They have a lot of interesting information that is helpful and inspiring!!
Secondly, I want to update everyone on whats current with me.
Yes! I only have 30 days left until my ship date is here and i leave for the island. I am starting to get a little nervous, but its more excitement than anything. I know it going to be extremely challenging and i just hope i can push my self to be the best. Watch out fellow recruits, i am going to give it all i got and i am going to be guide (hopefully - if not that will be ok because i will know i gave 110% the whole time anyway).
Before I ship out i have been trying to get to know the other poolees a little better. I think it is important to be friends with the people i am going to be serving with. We are all going through the same situation and i know everyone needs a little emotional support, thats what i am here for!
In between working out and making ice cream cake for everyone (haha) i try to get small groups of poolees together on the side to just hangout. Tonight i am having a female poolee slumber party of sorts. It will be a good chance for all of us to let some tension out and try to help motivate each other. Also, just to have some girl talk... gossiping and such haha. (We are also coming us with strategies to take down RSS Bulter in the RSS BEAVER VS RSS BULTER function tomorrow)
I hope our "get togethers" like this will help build everyones confidence knowing there is someone else sharing their same feelings; excitement, hesitation, fears, etc.
Secondly, I want to update everyone on whats current with me.
Yes! I only have 30 days left until my ship date is here and i leave for the island. I am starting to get a little nervous, but its more excitement than anything. I know it going to be extremely challenging and i just hope i can push my self to be the best. Watch out fellow recruits, i am going to give it all i got and i am going to be guide (hopefully - if not that will be ok because i will know i gave 110% the whole time anyway).
Before I ship out i have been trying to get to know the other poolees a little better. I think it is important to be friends with the people i am going to be serving with. We are all going through the same situation and i know everyone needs a little emotional support, thats what i am here for!
In between working out and making ice cream cake for everyone (haha) i try to get small groups of poolees together on the side to just hangout. Tonight i am having a female poolee slumber party of sorts. It will be a good chance for all of us to let some tension out and try to help motivate each other. Also, just to have some girl talk... gossiping and such haha. (We are also coming us with strategies to take down RSS Bulter in the RSS BEAVER VS RSS BULTER function tomorrow)
I hope our "get togethers" like this will help build everyones confidence knowing there is someone else sharing their same feelings; excitement, hesitation, fears, etc.
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