Well, the last 2 days have been pretty uneventful. On Saturday morning, we did pyramid push-up drills. We did 3 sets of 10, then 1 set of 20, then 30, then 40, then back down to 10 again. My arms were shaking for the rest of the day! We also did some ab work which consisted of pyramid leg throws. After the company PT drills, my roommate Nicole and I walked over to the obstacle course and did some dips, pull-ups, and monkey bars. My hands are finally building some calluses so the bars don’t hurt as much. It’s worth having “man hands” at OCS!
Saturday morning before lunch, my platoon went to the National Infantry Museum near the Fort Benning main gate. The building was gorgeous and the exhibits were extremely detailed and interesting. I just wish I had more time to walk around and read every single placard. Maybe on one of these weekends when we get a pass (which will probably be after graduation, haha), I’ll go check the museum out again. (http://www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com/)
There were some Basic Training soldiers at the museum as well. It was so funny to see how they react to “superiors”. I had a group of them get out of my way and stand at parade rest, haha. I couldn’t help but laugh and tell them to relax – besides, I’m only about 8 weeks and a Bachelor’s degree ahead of them in training. However, they were allowed to buy soda and candy, while all the OCS Candidates were staring in jealousy. How fair and ridiculously ironic is that?!
There were some Basic Training soldiers at the museum as well. It was so funny to see how they react to “superiors”. I had a group of them get out of my way and stand at parade rest, haha. I couldn’t help but laugh and tell them to relax – besides, I’m only about 8 weeks and a Bachelor’s degree ahead of them in training. However, they were allowed to buy soda and candy, while all the OCS Candidates were staring in jealousy. How fair and ridiculously ironic is that?!
After the NIM, we were on study barracks/personal time until lights out. Today (Sunday), we got news to start personal time at 1100!! With that news plus the coffee & cake I had this morning, I’m a pretty happy camper.
If anything exciting happens today, I’ll update, but for right now, I’m going to enjoy my personal time! Have a great day & hooah!
