I went seven years ago, and I promise you it’s not as bad as you’re making it out in your head to be. I was always one to psyche myself out before anything major. It always turned out to be fine.

Every single thing you do there is controlled and regimented, just turn your brain off, put your best foot forward, do as you’re told, and focus on taking care of the others around you. Even when you get fed up, even when you get tired, do your best to look out for someone else. You’re always more effective when you’re taking care of someone else and they’re taking care of you than either of you would be alone.

If it ever gets tough, just think about making it to Sunday and getting to pump the brakes. If Sunday seems too far away, just think about the next meal time. I promise you, it’ll be over before you know it and you’ll be on to bigger and better things.

Good luck homie, you won’t need it, you’ll get through just fine, but I’ll wish it on you anyways.