Being A Marine

part 7

Part 7

Hey guys! What's up? Long time no talk eh?

     So I'm still here in Meridian Mississippi. Classes are going good so far. Not as good as I hoped, but good enough. It's as good as its gonna get. Honestly, I can't be mad or disappointed in myself. This is the best I've ever done in school haha. This is the most effort I've ever put into my work. And I'm proud of myself, no matter the outcome. And the outcome isnt even so bad!

     Before I started classes, I was told by the previous class that it was SO HARD and so stressful. That there was a lot of studying and on top of studying there was a lot of working out. And I realized that the reasons why it was so hard for them was because as a whole, they sucked. They were all trash. A garbage class as a whole. Garbage people as a whole.

     And I'm saying this because, our gunnery sergeant always tells us that if we start acting like fools, like garbage marines, being stupid and doing irresponsible things, he would make us suffer. He told us he liked to run. A lot. And he could easily make all these tests closed book if he wanted. He also told us last class had to figure it out the hard way.

     And that's what he did to the last class. They had closed notes, and had to study their asses off everyday. And they ran. A lot. They PTd so much.

     That's why they talked so much smack. Saying the class was so hard.

     When really it isnt. They just made it hard for themselves.

     Anyways, time flies by so fast here.

     We're already on our third week of classes. The first day of class, we had a test on the whole first chapter. And in just two weeks, we've gone through four more chapters. This third week is chapter six, the hardest chapter of all I'm sure. And then theres the midterm this week, too. And we'll probably start chapter seven by the end of the week, or maybe eight. Wouldn't doubt it if we do chapter eight by the end of the week. And on top of that, we finally get to choose where we want to get stationed at. I'm rooting for japan. I've always wanted to go. And I pray to lord that get what I want. Because theres no where else in the world I want to go to.

A couple weeks later. . .

     And so yet again, I'm back.

     Everytime I come back to write something I feel like so much time has flown by so quickly and so many things have happened that I cant even write everything down. Everytime I write something I feel like I'm always leaving so much stuff out haha.

     So, I think I left off on the midterm and I did good on that. Had one of the highest grades in class. A 97. And that IS the highest grade actually. . .

     And then we did chapter eight and nine, did good on those chapters too.

     And we finally did the final. Finished it last Friday and my grade was yet again, another freaking 97. What's it with me and getting 97s?! UGH. and my grade average was actually second highest....a 95. Something something. And the person who beat me ALSO HAD A FREAKIN 95 but he just had .3 more points than me!

     That's bullshiat if you ask me. . .

     UGH.

     And now we just sit in class for another day, have graduation practice and then we have our final graduation this Tuesday.

     This is honestly such a relief for me. Its finally over and onto the next chapter of my life. So exciting.

     I got orders to Japan by the way! Not exactly the place where I wanted to go specifically because I wanted to be stationed on the same base as my boyfriend but at least I'm in japan with him and I'll get to see him every weekend if I want.

     Also, I got promoted! WOOT WOOT.

     Anyways, talk to y'all soon!

     Got any questions? Don't be afraid to ask :) 

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-LCPL Rodriguez