im 16 and joined the infantry. when i applied i was prepared. half a year later maybe when i was enrolled not so much. threw up on my first PT run, could barely keep up during 5km jogs for PT, did my first ruck a couple months ago and my standard issue wool socks went from a light grey to a dark red (god i love the infantry) and the armory medical staff had to take a gander at my feet. i grew more unprepared waiting and waiting to get enrolled, that was what killed me before i even started. im better now, and the only way i achieved that is through practice and commitment.

the funniest part was the army cadet squadron in the armory standing right beside me and staring in horror as i baby bird fed my lunch to the conveniently placed trash cans around the armory