The St. Patty's day parade was yesterday.  There were thousands of people cluttering the street and getting drunk, throwing/catching beads and showing skin.  There was a lot of people there who really should not have been showing so much skin.
I went with Wells, Miles, Watson and Swyers....classmates.  They're a very funny group of guys.
But it's ( Read more... )

I need an outlet ( Read more... )

Tomorrow we go back to the range to qualify our pistols and shotguns.  Tuesday we have to qualify both firearms at night.  I'm feeling alright about the pistol I suppose.  Today I plan on dry fire practicing so I can get used to/make muscle memory of getting the slack out better so the gun doesn't jerk ( Read more... )

I've got a crush on someone who has a crush on me.

As time goes by the DT training gets more intense.  We've done some pressure points, break falls, front rolls, mounting and shrimping, punching....I got clocked in the head a few times yesterday.  I blocked his shots so it was my hand that hit my head.  I know I've bruised a couple people with my arms when I come down on them like a hammer.  
My DT ( Read more... )

On Monday we go into uniform.  It's dickies short sleeved shirt and pants.  I picked up my shirt from the cleaners today...had to get it military pressed.  I've been wearing my Bates all day so they get broken in.  I'm not a big fan of these boots because of the side zipper...but it will get me through until I graduate.  Then when I can afford some ( Read more... )

The Academy is a challenge...mentally, physically and academically ( Read more... )

It is sooooo beautiful outside!! The sun is shining, the sky is clear.....thank God for today ( Read more... )

Last night was soooo much fun!  I didn't party with Jen.  Instead I went over to Scotty's and partied.  There were probably 50 of us there.  Just about all of my friends were there: Scotty, EL, Ian, Blake, Peter, Maddox, Molly, Rose, Lucky, Jed and so many other familiar faces.  We played some wicked games of beer pong, finger aquito, took a bunch ( Read more... )

So working down at Jack Evans is very cool.  I'm meeting new people everyday learning more and more and even being prepped by Sgt. Porter for the academy.  My partner is super cool and helping me with physical training.  He is a staff sargeant in the Army (he's on reserve now) and is a lot of fun to work with.  Another partner is a staff sargeant ( Read more... )