past, present, future
Well now, lets see. I'm in Seattle, WA, graduated from the University of Washington last June in a major that won't be too common at OCS- Fine Arts: Painting. Born in SW Washington. I've wanted to be in the Marines ever since high school when my dad, a former Marine ('61-67) introduced the idea of OCS and PLC to me.
I got accepted with the January class in November, but since there isn't a female January class, I go to the June class. It was some weird arrangement that my OSO was able to pull off.
My last PFT was a 272, and I have every intention of bringing that up. 70 sec hang, 93 crunches, 24:30 run. The run will definately get lower as I'm training to run the Vancouver BC marathon in May. Three years ago I would never have thought I was the type who'd be able to run ONE mile without walking, much less be getting ready for a marathon, followed by the Marines, so I've got some catching up to do in regards to my run time.
I'm 24 years old, and should I make it through OCS (which I will!!!) I will be commissioned 3 days before my 25th birthday. So I'm not as young as many, but I'm not old yet either.
My best strengths, I think, are my stubborness and awe. Stubborness will help me keep chugging along and awe will keep me in check- trying to do my very very very best. Physically, I think I'll be able to get through it all respectably. Everything about OCS scares me- I think that's a strength also, fear shows respect.
I just want to get in and get into it. I've waited a long time for this and have given it a lot of serious thought. 2 days before I left for a solo roadtrip from Panama City, FL to Seattle, WA last summer, my OSO emailed me with his proposition for the "apply in November, go in June" program he arranged. I then drove across the country for 2 weeks, thinking of little but that. I think somewhere around Wyoming, when I finally got to the hills again, I realized I couldn't picture myself doing anything else. Gotta try. Gotta make it. I knew I would grow old and regret not trying.
So that's my 2 minute story! Your turn!
Megan- hope to see you at OCS 189 as well!