So... This is extremely late, but I made it through BMT (3 months ago) and have started tech school! It is still so hard to believe that I am here and in the Air Force. BMT was incredibly tough and challenging on many levels, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Maybe that's the "Stockholm Syndrome" talking, but it was wonderful at the same time. I learned I was capable of so much in those 8.5 weeks that I didn't know was possible. A few little tidbits:
1. Lifelong bonds can be made within a week, let alone 8 weeks.
2. Showers are NEVER to be underrated. Especially on those really hot days.
3. You never really appreciate the ABU's until you are issued the Blues.
4. 50+ girls living together can be really bad or ok. I got the ok flight, but we witnessed the really bad at BEAST...
5. Eventually you expect the yelling in your face and feel weird, shocked even, when it doesn't happen.
6. Reporting statements are fun. Once you don't have to say "trainee" anymore. :)
7. EC duty is going to suck, but it's built-in study time.
8. Sundays were better in BMT than in tech school.
9. I really love marching. Shin splints and all.
10. Nothing beats the moment when your father stands next to you for a picture after the coin ceremony... BEFORE he taps you out.
My tech school is incredibly hard, and there will be some bumps along the way, but I am here and loving it so far! More later- taps played and it's time for bed! (one of those dreaded Sundays in tech school- the weekend is never long enough!)
