People really don't know how to not talk. We got smoked first thing this morning because people wouldn't stop talking for morning countablility formation. After that, we did PT for about a half hour or so, and then went to breakfast. The menu at breakfast has not changed at all since I have been here. There are scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon/ham (choose one), waffles, pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, and a while fruit bar with milk, cranberry, and orange juice. I usually get eggs and ham, with apples, cantaloupe, and honey dew. I'm still trying to watch my weight (and the joke here is that they are fattening the pig before the slaughter). After breakfast though, all we did was sit in the classroom and study army things and get ready to ship on Wednesday. We all really hope we are shipping then. No one knows for sure if we will or not, but we have been told that everyone in A Co. (Alpha Company) will ship. We got our personal bags back to pack up anything non-Army that we might have, and then head down range the next day. I should have my cell phone that night to talk briefly on, but we will see. I am so scared about this summer, but at the same time, I am ready to start to get this summer done and over with. I've got to stay motivated, or I will never make it. When I get my address, please send me encouraging and motivating words -- I'll need it.
Anyway, lunch came and went, and afterwards, I was able to exchange my summer boots for some better ones. The blister on my heel is getting better, just in time to break in the new boots (the ones I will basically live in for the summer). After I got back, I watched another group do their shakedown (so that A Co. would know what to do tomorrow). We went to dinner, and then it was time to clean the bays (which it rained until 1400 or so, so it was muddy). I've already taken my shower and I'm just enjoying my personal time now. I really hope I ship this week... We'll soon find out.
05 May 2009 (Day 10)
Today was a roller coaster of emotions. As for what we did, it was the same old eat, wait, eat, clean, eat and wait. But what was said really had me bumming. We were originally told last week that we would be shipping on Wednesday (tomorrow), but then as the day went on, no one had us do a shakedown and word was that it would be another week. I just want an address and to have a set date for when this all will be over. By pushing the date back and back, morale was really starting to tank all around. If the Army could improve anything this far, it is to be more organized. This whole process has been very hectic and no one seems to know what is going on. Anyway, the good news is after dinner, we were told we had a 0300 wake up call because we were shipping at 0900! I honestly broke out in tears of joy, because now I will be able to receive letters and know for sure I will be home in 14 weeks! The drill sergeant called me up to the front to ask what was the matter, and so in front of everyone, I said I was just happy to be shipping down range -- That is the simple answer. Anyway, we got our personal bags and I spent the remainder of the evening on the phone with my parents and then Brittney. It was nice to hear everyone's voices and not be limited on how long I got to talk. I got off the phone with Brittney at midnight, and went to bed...or at least tried, but it was a rough sleep. My mind was too active and I just can't wait to see my family later this summer.
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