I was on my way to work at my second job when I got to thinking "I am going to be 25 this year". I am turning 25 this year and I feel like I haven't accomplished a thing. I don't own my house or my car, I work 2 jobs to make ends meet, I am not married nor do I have kids and I never finished college. So, within about 15 minutes of being bombarded with these thoughts, I decided to look into the Army.
I called Tony, my little brother, who is in the Army and asked him lots and lots of questions. He put me in touch with a Recruiter and by that Tuesday, I had an appointment set. At my first appointment with the recruiter, he had already picked the date when we would go to MEPS. The ball was rolling, fast.
The ultimate decision to join the Army was decided when I weighed my pro's and con's and the pro's looked a hell of a lot better than the con's. I will get training that I can take with me if I decide to ever leave the Army. I will have a sense of pride and accomplishment. I will be surrounded by people from all over and it gives me a chance to meet people, some just like me. Also, I can earn money to finish college once i decide what I want to go for. Also, the benefits and money are definitely a plus.
So, after much deliberation, I decided this was the best option for ME. I didn't want anyone to talk me out of it so I decided to keep it on the 'hush-hush' until after I walked out of the door of MEPS, knowing for sure that I was going to be a soldier.
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I think you are going to do very well. I am glad you have a blog too! You give so much of yourself when you write on here and I must admit I look forward to reading what you have allowed to flow through your mind and share. It makes me feel closer to you and makes me long for being in your company too.
ReplyDeleteYeah, got myself all teary-eyed now. I can type without having to see, but it is hard to get my thoughts together now.. Love you very much Rie! Nite