Going away to college is tough. There are so many new people new meet, new experiences to have, and new memories to be made. The hard part is not forgetting everything you've been through. Sure, you move over 1,000 miles away and all your friends are within 2hrs of each other its hard. They all seem to be continuing on with the friendships and you feel as if you've left them all behind. The important thing to remember is that in life things change. But its your job to decide which things you allow to change. Do you change that hairstyle that never really quite worked, change that friendship that always led you down the wrong path, change the way you view relationships, or change the friendships you know you can count on. It may seem like you know the obvious choice, but until you are put in the position you never know which you will choose. So many things creep up and blind side you. You forget why you made a decision back in high school. Why did you go to the football game over homecoming, why did you say yes to him only to get back at someone else, why did you buy that shirt when you knew it wasn't worth the money? Why do any of us do the things we do? We do it because at the time it seems right. Because we finally let go and trust our self enough to make a decision and stick with it.
Tonight I made a tough decision. Do I regret it, no. Do I wish it had a better outcome, not really. Life happens. It you wised for it to happen differently than you wouldn't be the person you are this very moment. If you never made those hard decisions than nothing would ever get done in the world. So sometimes you just have to suck it up and make a choice that's right for you.
Every choice we make has repercussions and we have to live with them. As long as you are honest with yourself and all others involved no one can ever blame you for making the wrong decision. Just remember that sometimes people get hurt when you make a choice and you have to be considerate of their feelings. Apologize with your whole heart and again as long as you're telling the truth nothing can stay bad for forever.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
All About Me
I still call Maryland home. I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore in a little town called Allen. My mom has been a member of the military for my entire life and my dad, grandfather, and uncle have all served. I have a little sister who is currently in middle school.
One of the most frequently asked questions that cadet get are "Why are you here". Some may say because they were recruited, because it was the only college they could afford, because they wanted to fly, or simply they want to serve.
I am not a recruited athlete, but a member of the club lacrosse team. I had applied to four other institutions and all of them gave me scholarships so that wasn't most important to me. I didn't want to feel like I had made my college decision based upon whether or not I could afford it. There are always jobs and scholarships out there for the taking, you just have to be willing go after them. I have little desire to be a pilot. My main reason for accepting the appointment to the Air Force Academy (USAFA) was for the sole purpose of serving my country. I wanted to do something bigger with my life than just play sports and have the "normal" college experience. I wanted to do my part in the world and USAFA is how I believe I can do that.
The next question we get asked is "Would you do it again?" My answer is of course. I would do Basic Training (Beast) all over again. I was pushed in ways I never thought imaginable, I made friendships that I know will last a life time, i flew a glider, shot a M-16, crawled through mud, and learned more about the importance of your wing man than I ever thought possible. Although I'm now into the school year and things have been getting more stressful, I would change nothing. The challenge is what makes this place so rewarding. How many of my friends can compare their summers to mine? How many of my friends can say that they wake up at 0600 every morning to be alarm clocks for the upperclassmen? Not many. I have chose a lifestyle that many back home would never choose to do. At the end of the day I may be tired and I may be missing my cell phone and my family, but I know that in four years I will be protecting the lives of 100 Americans and fighting for their freedom.
One of the most frequently asked questions that cadet get are "Why are you here". Some may say because they were recruited, because it was the only college they could afford, because they wanted to fly, or simply they want to serve.
I am not a recruited athlete, but a member of the club lacrosse team. I had applied to four other institutions and all of them gave me scholarships so that wasn't most important to me. I didn't want to feel like I had made my college decision based upon whether or not I could afford it. There are always jobs and scholarships out there for the taking, you just have to be willing go after them. I have little desire to be a pilot. My main reason for accepting the appointment to the Air Force Academy (USAFA) was for the sole purpose of serving my country. I wanted to do something bigger with my life than just play sports and have the "normal" college experience. I wanted to do my part in the world and USAFA is how I believe I can do that.
The next question we get asked is "Would you do it again?" My answer is of course. I would do Basic Training (Beast) all over again. I was pushed in ways I never thought imaginable, I made friendships that I know will last a life time, i flew a glider, shot a M-16, crawled through mud, and learned more about the importance of your wing man than I ever thought possible. Although I'm now into the school year and things have been getting more stressful, I would change nothing. The challenge is what makes this place so rewarding. How many of my friends can compare their summers to mine? How many of my friends can say that they wake up at 0600 every morning to be alarm clocks for the upperclassmen? Not many. I have chose a lifestyle that many back home would never choose to do. At the end of the day I may be tired and I may be missing my cell phone and my family, but I know that in four years I will be protecting the lives of 100 Americans and fighting for their freedom.
Welcome to the Zoo
I'm a college freshmen who attends the United Air Force Academy, or as everyone who has been a part of this institution...The Zoo. We have gates around our Cadet Area keeping visitors and unwanted guests out. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we preform for those standing behind the Chapel Wall in a parade around the terrazo. We are told we are America's best and brightest, but there are cadets you look at and wonder how they got in. But it doesn't matter, because we are each others wingman and we must support our fellow classmates.
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