Today is Sunday and from 0700 to 1300 we have what they call here Holiday Routine. Basically it's free time to do whatever we want as long as we don't sleep. It's a time to write letters, iron our clothes, shine our boots and study. It's nice to finally somewhat relax. I might even take a long shower (I'm used to taking a 2 minute shower if I am lucky). I decided against going to church this morning because I really needed a mental break.
Since my last post, I've completed my first PFA (Physical Fitness Assessment) and passed it. I ran my 1.5 mile in less than 12 minutes and completed the required amount of sit ups and push ups. Out of 80 people in my division, 50 people passed-I'm thankful that I was one of them. I continue to surprise myself. I'm so thankful for my parents, who insisted on raising me with discipline, values and good, common sense. I feel so far ahead of most of the people here.
I'm more than ready to get out of here, but I'm getting used to it which makes every day a little more bearable. I've been making mistakes lately with checking the deck log which has resulted in some chewing out sessions, but I'm so numb to it by now. I just do what I'm told and keep my mouth shut.
A couple days ago we gout our first mail and I was happy that I received two letters from home. It's nice to know that there's a world outside of GREAT LAKES NAVAL STATION. Mom sent me some pictures that I look at all the time. Getting letters and pictures from home gives me the hope that I will soon be done here. The guy in the bunk next to mine told me today that there are only 41 days left. I've been here for 18 days already. I'm getting really home sick and missing my dog Jackson. But like all things, time will only continue to go faster. R :)
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