A day in the life

So let me try to illustrate briefly what it's like here:
Get up at 0445 and stealthily get dressed, put on gear, and straighten up bed an because you're not supposed to be up before 0500, but if you're not dressed and outside standing at attention by 0501 the TI (drill instructor) gets cranky. Get quizzed on Talon knowledge (little book we carry strapped to our arm that any time were still for more than 5 seconds we have to have 6 inch from our faces and be memorizing stuff) by upperclass and FC (Captain in charge of my Flight (which is 11 guys that do everything together)); 0510 march to PT and workout (much harder than I was expecting, which is good); 0630 march back and change into BDU uniform without showering (only allowed 2 the first 8 days); 0645 stuff face in chow hall while sitting at attention; 0710 on drill pad for 3 hours of marching (I actually like it alot); 0911 fall asleep while standing up, barely catch myself; 1000 class on why sexual harassment is bad; 1017 fall asleep; 1018 wake up before I get caught because buddy punched me (process repeats until 1100); 1100 class on AF Honor Code; 1210 Lunch; 1230 class on how to write a memo; 1330 class on AF History in WWII (eyes are incredibly heavy and constantly losing focus as I drift in and out of conscious thought while trying to not show it to instructor); 1430 uniform inspection by FC who somehow doesn't realize there are wrinkles because we've been marching around all day not because we didn't iron them; 1530 class on military strategy (still barely awake); 1630 class on the 6 step problem solving process; 1740 Dinner; 1800 back in dorms and begin doing homework and trying in vain to get room in inspection order; 2300 Lights go out and I go to sleep in my sweats lying on top of my bed so I'll be ready in the morning. Process repeats about 90 times.

That's my life. BTW I can't access my previous emails so I'll only be using: hassell@gimail.af.mil -Have a good one!

Tired

So it appears that recently they changed OTS and made it more disciplined and tougher. It's really hard. I found out that you really can fall asleep while standing up. All the prior enlisted guys are talking about how much harder it is than basic training. I'm a little beat.
Please pray that I can have the energy and concentration to not just complete things, but to excel. And more importantly, that I can have God in the forefront of my mind. It is so hard to do when every second is tightly structured (even when waiting in a hallway we have to have a book in our face from which we have to memorize verbatim everyday). Gotta go, wasted too much time already.

A True Challenge

Whoa!
I'm here at OTS and have managed to squeeze out a few minutes without anyone yelling at me. This place is crazy intense. There are literally procedures for everything. From what you can put in each drawer to how you ask a question, they must all be perfect or you get to listen to someone yell out all of your "inadequecies" at maximum volume. Let's just say that my Flight leader has a hoarse voice at the end of every day.
I'm adjusting pretty well though. The military is definitely a little different than I realized, but that doesn't mean I won't like it. Honestly I'm starting to enjoy it a little bit as it becomes a challenge to do everything perfectly.
Gotta go, but this is very important. I would love for people to send me stuff! My address is:
OT Hassell
PSC #1, Class 0506, 1-11
550 East Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

Also my email while I'm here is: hassell@gimail.af.mil
Later on I'll be able to check it some. And please let me know if you were able to read this, I had to post it a different way and I can't check it - Thanks
More about this later...

Shipping Out

Well, today's the day!
The Air Force life begins in a few hours as I report to Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. Jesus says to the first disciples to "Push out into deep water, and let your nets out for a catch." That's much what I feel like as I dive into the unknown depths of a new career and lifestyle. I look forward to the experiences that will come and to the catch that will be brought my way.
It is very exciting to be on the threshold of something that has always been there as a dream and goal. On into the wild blue...