Training Day 96 - Suribachi Ball

Language: Another rather boring day... Except that I received the feedback from my second round of independent homework. Wow. She thinks that I'm already doing a lot better and that she can tell that I am really motivated in class and with my homework. Madness! But of a sort that I can get used to. Hopefully this will be a good, productive weekend to prove her right.

Military: Today my platoon tested out a new game called "Suribachi Ball" for our platoon commander before we unleash it upon the detachment next week for det PT. Unfortunately, I didn't get to play today because of the PFT and I won't get to play next Friday because of the marathon. However, I am hoping that this game will replace trashball so there will be many chances to play it.

I won't go into details here as the game is still hush-hush... But let's just say that it's tiring, easy to play, a lot of fun, prone to some really amusing hijinks, and doesn't involve the insane risk of injury or the jerks who promote that sort of thing that trashball does. I'm all for a bit of the rough and tumble (and there is certainly some of that in Suribachi ball) but I think it's retarded to break Marines playing a game. I also dislike the morons who think that sort of thing is cool.

I also like how when my platoon calls cadence it echoes.

Apartment: I stopped by the office at lunch and submitted an application for that apartment. The Hooah's impression of the place had a lot to do with it. The lady said that she'll get back to me on Monday and as this is a local powerhouse of a company, I believe her. Then I give her a $200 holding deposit, talk to the relief society and/or admin, eat Ramen for a couple days, get my loan/advance, pay the security deposit, move in, and start living! While the town is a bit of a drive I've figured out a daily schedule that makes it bearable. There is also a strong target language presence in that town with a number of churches, markets, restaurants, and organizations all present for me to harass for speaking practice. I am going to make the most of this.

It was pretty funny when the landlady asked me if my girlfriend was moving in with me. The Hooah and I both laughed at that one.

Metaphysics: Any suggestions on a good pet for promoting energy in a house and that would bond well with me? The landlady already said fish were okay and maybe a bird. I've also considered gerbils and snakes. Right now I am leaning towards a garter snake but my knowledge is limited.

Medical: Still sick... Ugh. couldn't find a glass for my airborne today so I just took a mouthful of water and popped the Airborne into my mouth. The fizz was a little hard to manage but I pulled it off. Heh... I remember a time not too long ago when I would never have considered that, much less tried it. I love being a Marine. It's re-wired my brain in some wonderful ways where I'm more willing to do things to get stuff done than sweat the details.

Personal: Hrm... Things are shifting. I can't wait for this weekend to really kick off. I'm a little nervous about tomorrow's PFT but I know that if I approach it with the right mindset I'll pull it off. It'll be a gut check. I kind of like those.