I can barely speak today. I was fortunate to catch the bug this week as opposed to last week during the medical exam. It's also snowing outside, so it's a good time to call the day off.
I e-mailed my grandparents and called my buddies in Redmond to let them know about my decision to join the Navy. They are very excited for me. My grandfather particulary is very proud, saying "I am glad your my grandson"
. My grandfather mentioned that he did the same job when he was in the Airforce, met grandma in the service, was hired by IBM in the 60's due to his technical experience...and well the rest is history.
Things are now starting to settle and feel surreal. I can't say much except "Is this it?". I feel like there is a few things I am supposed to do, that somebody is supposed to call and say "Scott, I have some bad news...", yet that's not happening. I am actually doing this and I am beyond the point of stepping out.
Right now I am in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), which is essentially the Inactive Navy Reserves. I was given a book to study, and if completed I can move up my ranking to E-3 (Seaman). I think I have to provide one name as reference, so I have no idea who to refer (anyone interested in enlisting?). Otherwise most of it talks about life in Basic Training, Ranks, the Navy Core Values, etc. Ideally when I complete this, I will have an easier time in basic training than someone who just signed and shipped out the next day. I was also provided a card, which allows me access to any military installation. I was recommended to check out the gym at the Coast Guard station.
As far as enlisting in the NUKE program, I didn't pass the test by one point. My recruiter told me if I took a semester of math or science in college I can retake the test, but meh I somewhat preferred the AECF (Advance Electonics/Computers Field) anyway.
The program is basically a 6 year commitment, 2 years in school and 4 years out on sea. It'll be strange travelling around the world while everyone back home is doing their thing. It's also strange that July 13th is my last day as a civilian. My books, games, DVDs, my big-screen TV, my clothes...all of that will be meaningless. I am sure after basic training maybe I'll be able to bring some books or maybe even my DS, but I am not counting on it.
So until July, I can't take life for granted. I should finish the books I want to finish, play the games I want to play, and enjoy the last moments of civilian life before it all goes away.
P.S. I may be shutting down my SG account within the next couple of weeks. I seem to be wasting my time posting these long ass rants and not getting as much as a "congrats" or whatever the hell people say. Besides, if I am leaving in 4 months anyway what does it matter?
I e-mailed my grandparents and called my buddies in Redmond to let them know about my decision to join the Navy. They are very excited for me. My grandfather particulary is very proud, saying "I am glad your my grandson"
. My grandfather mentioned that he did the same job when he was in the Airforce, met grandma in the service, was hired by IBM in the 60's due to his technical experience...and well the rest is history.
Things are now starting to settle and feel surreal. I can't say much except "Is this it?". I feel like there is a few things I am supposed to do, that somebody is supposed to call and say "Scott, I have some bad news...", yet that's not happening. I am actually doing this and I am beyond the point of stepping out.
Right now I am in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), which is essentially the Inactive Navy Reserves. I was given a book to study, and if completed I can move up my ranking to E-3 (Seaman). I think I have to provide one name as reference, so I have no idea who to refer (anyone interested in enlisting?). Otherwise most of it talks about life in Basic Training, Ranks, the Navy Core Values, etc. Ideally when I complete this, I will have an easier time in basic training than someone who just signed and shipped out the next day. I was also provided a card, which allows me access to any military installation. I was recommended to check out the gym at the Coast Guard station.
As far as enlisting in the NUKE program, I didn't pass the test by one point. My recruiter told me if I took a semester of math or science in college I can retake the test, but meh I somewhat preferred the AECF (Advance Electonics/Computers Field) anyway.
The program is basically a 6 year commitment, 2 years in school and 4 years out on sea. It'll be strange travelling around the world while everyone back home is doing their thing. It's also strange that July 13th is my last day as a civilian. My books, games, DVDs, my big-screen TV, my clothes...all of that will be meaningless. I am sure after basic training maybe I'll be able to bring some books or maybe even my DS, but I am not counting on it.
So until July, I can't take life for granted. I should finish the books I want to finish, play the games I want to play, and enjoy the last moments of civilian life before it all goes away.
P.S. I may be shutting down my SG account within the next couple of weeks. I seem to be wasting my time posting these long ass rants and not getting as much as a "congrats" or whatever the hell people say. Besides, if I am leaving in 4 months anyway what does it matter?