Long time...

[sgtjabba]

So, I guess it's been a while, huh? I suppose a quick update is in order. I successfully enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 18 November; no birthday present quite like "the rest of your life." :-D Of course, when I told Erin she launched quite the litany of viscious responses for about a week. She didn't say something that could even

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[sgtjabba]

Thanks for your response. As it turns out, I did move my date to 15 March. I'm really excited. Well, about three parts excited and two parts scared. :) I know all the knowledge from a cheat sheet another guy brought back with him, and all the recruiters say my physical condition is as good or better than theirs was when they enlisted, so I guess that's a good thing. Three weeks seems like forever; all I do in a given day is PT and play video games while I wait to PT some more. :)

Thanks for the advice about making Honorman, it's definitely the most straightforward advice I've managed to get. I'll definitely take it to heart. I just hope I don't baulk at the wrong time or do something stupid in the midst of the culture shock.

120%, 24/7, for 13 weeks? I think I can handle that. ;-)

Thanks again!

Derek