It follows me everywhere
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 Danners or something then I'll switch. Later tonight or maybe tomorrow I have to shine them. They don't necessarily have to be spit shined...but seriously....spit shine just plain looks good.
Everyone earns a nickname in the academy...whether it be by folly, default....whatever.
Yesterday a complete stranger (Sr. Cpl. Powell) called me Bananasack in class when he called on me to read. Everyone ate it up. They called me that all day long and teased me. I was like "oh come on...ya'll can do better than that!" I've been called that forever...and it doesn't even phase me. But I threatened everyone...I said if you call me by that nickname and you cannot pronounce or spell my real last name when I ask you....I'll drop you on the spot. (ANd that will be in the future when they least expect it.)
I can be a good sport and take nicknames and stuff...but when it comes down to scenarios and field training....they better get it right...because my life could depend on it.
I've got to study then run about 3 miles in the next few hours.
Social life? What social life?
Everyone earns a nickname in the academy...whether it be by folly, default....whatever.
Yesterday a complete stranger (Sr. Cpl. Powell) called me Bananasack in class when he called on me to read. Everyone ate it up. They called me that all day long and teased me. I was like "oh come on...ya'll can do better than that!" I've been called that forever...and it doesn't even phase me. But I threatened everyone...I said if you call me by that nickname and you cannot pronounce or spell my real last name when I ask you....I'll drop you on the spot. (ANd that will be in the future when they least expect it.)
I can be a good sport and take nicknames and stuff...but when it comes down to scenarios and field training....they better get it right...because my life could depend on it.
I've got to study then run about 3 miles in the next few hours.
Social life? What social life?