Prior to entering high school, like any newcomer, I had no idea what to expect. From rumors about “upperclassman traditions” to righteous paths to acceptance, I knew high school was going to be one of the most important four years of my life. One of the most important decisions that I made in high school will definitely be joining my schools’ Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The experiences, values, and memories I have received from this ‘one program’ have marked a path for my life post high school. I knew from then on that the military was the life for me. Experiencing this program as a cadet I’ve learned to be a leader- a role model. This program along with Clark High Schools’ Academy of Mathematics, Science and Applied Technology has pushed me in a brighter direction from which I had started walking along.
Post graduating, I plan on leaving with high honors in pursuit of attending college with hopes of majoring in either an engineering field (preferably an environmental and/or an industrial engineer) or humanities directed major. I feel that my seven years of magnet programs in school that have strongly been based on the subjects of math and science will definitely bring me a step higher than some when it comes to an engineering career. However, like any student I have had my share of academic struggles, but as a determined and motivated individual failure simply won’t be easily accepted. If I positively see myself traveling down a route dealing with engineering, a field that will soon be in high demand in our growing technological and advancing society, my desires to further our nation’s advancements will be through a career as a respected engineer.
Humanities, however, is not a subject I had spent years studying, but something I have felt so passionate about for years. From volunteering in my own community to becoming a supporter of large organizations such as PETA and the American Red Cross, world aid has been something I hope in seeing myself being a part of in the near future. The idea of proudly representing my branch of military and my countries colors in pursuit of helping other countries motivates me to go beyond ordinary.
As a female, joining the military after college doesn’t typically perceive to be “the number one choice”. But growing up in a Navy-brought-up family, becoming an innovative leader in my high schools’ Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and simply witnessing the dedication and teamwork military personnel put into situations of relief effort such as those recently established in Haiti are reasons why I feel like I belong within this field. From a driven sailor in the U.S. Navy to a proud U.S. Army soldier, succeeding in a career based on the wellbeing of others is what gives my life a purpose. Because in my eyes, “the purpose of life is a life with purpose.”
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Hope floats (cont.?)
I think one of the things I've been really hating besides the abuse of trying to live normally is the waiting game. I'm simply a player in my own demise. I piece of a puzzle that simply has no other result but a horrid depiction of gore. I feel like at this point, I have no control and it really sucks.
So after a long "break" of writing I've decided to finally take time and spill my thoughts and complaints. I honestly feel like I have no more options. The game is set: I have applied, I have tried, and the final action left is to wait. But it honestly feels like many steps were skipped. Since I'm a "little slower" than some of my other peers when it comes to certain scholastic subjects, I defintely feel disadvantaged. I wanna cry scores less than 600. (Catch my hint?)
Naval Academy is definitely my dream. It's been "the goal" for the longest time. I've busted my ass trying so hard to impress those aquatic big-shots and I'm losing my hair due to stress. I'm a balding panicking fool.
It's not a lot to ask for: a future. I've done my best, my absolute and over-th-top best..what more can be done.
It's really quite terrible since I've only applied to three military academies (which reminds me I need to send a resume today..) and have not yet applied to any of my state schools. Shame on me.
I honestly feel a little lost. Of hope and whatnot.
So after a long "break" of writing I've decided to finally take time and spill my thoughts and complaints. I honestly feel like I have no more options. The game is set: I have applied, I have tried, and the final action left is to wait. But it honestly feels like many steps were skipped. Since I'm a "little slower" than some of my other peers when it comes to certain scholastic subjects, I defintely feel disadvantaged. I wanna cry scores less than 600. (Catch my hint?)
Naval Academy is definitely my dream. It's been "the goal" for the longest time. I've busted my ass trying so hard to impress those aquatic big-shots and I'm losing my hair due to stress. I'm a balding panicking fool.
It's not a lot to ask for: a future. I've done my best, my absolute and over-th-top best..what more can be done.
It's really quite terrible since I've only applied to three military academies (which reminds me I need to send a resume today..) and have not yet applied to any of my state schools. Shame on me.
I honestly feel a little lost. Of hope and whatnot.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
A creed to the seas
The Sailors' Creed
I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all
This creed is pretty much the shizz in the Navy. It provides the moral standards and guidelines.
I live by it, supposed to, in NJROTC. So i feel like i live by it on a daily basis. Or whenever i step into the classroom.
I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all
This creed is pretty much the shizz in the Navy. It provides the moral standards and guidelines.
I live by it, supposed to, in NJROTC. So i feel like i live by it on a daily basis. Or whenever i step into the classroom.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Information station of where I make no deliberation
So about an hour ago I looked into a few college courses. What i deliberatley looked into however were a few Navy sponsered courses for high school and college grads. Here's what i found courtesy of navy school guide at schoolguides.com/navy
Nuclear Power Program
Long considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces, this program is available for qualified male & female high school graduates. Applicants enter the Nuclear Power Program at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools in either electricity, electronics, or as machinists. In-depth technical training and hands-on operation of a nuclear power plants follows that. Graduates are stationed aboard many nuclear powered vessels.
If you have a strong math / science background you could qualify for this training. Applicants accepted in to the program can receive sign on bonuses of up to $20,000 or the Navy College Fund worth $50,000. Re-enlistment bonuses of up to $100,000 are also available.
Advanced Electronics Computer Field
This program is open for qualified men and women who are high school graduates. Candidates accepted in to the program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools leading to careers as Data Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Sonar Technicians, Fire Control Technicians, and several others. You can expect state of the art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. For specific information on these advanced programs call (866) FOR-NAVY.
Submariner Program
Are you somebody who wants to stand out from the crowd? Do you seek out challenges to see how far you can push yourself? Then the submariner program is for you. Submariners are an elite fighting force that is a vital part of the defense of the United States. This special program is for men interested in serving aboard one of the nuclear powered submarines in the U.S. fleet. Only those who have what it takes to meet the rigid qualifications for this special, challenging branch of the Navy will be accepted. There are numerous advanced programs available for those who want to serve aboard submarines, such as Submarine Advance Electronics Field. As a submariner you can look forward to exciting assignments on a naval platform engineered for safety and success in battle. Additionally, as a member of a submarine crew, you can expect to be challenged with responsibility and leadership by a team dedicated to your professional development and training.
NROTC
The NROTC Scholarship Program for young college-bound men and women provides full funding for four years of college tuition, textbooks, other fees of an instructional nature, as well as a living allowance of $250 per month.
While enrolled within the NROTC program, students have a chance to develop their leadership skills, while earning college credit for mandatory military science classes taken through the NROTC program. Additionally, each summer, students are given exposure to various communities within the Navy. Upon graduation, NROTC students will have achieved a degree without having to face the financial burden of student loans; will have earned up to $10,000 throughout their four years as an NROTC participant; and will be looking forward to an immediate position as a United States Naval Officer. The challenges of being a Naval Officer upon graduation are limitless.
For more information, write or call to:
OFFICER SCHOLARSHIPS
All officer program scholarships lead to an exciting and challenging job as a United States Naval Officer, powering young men and women into executive-level, decision-making positions, that provide them with much more responsibility at a younger age, than they would find in the private sector.
The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Qualified students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) are eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship, which provides up to four years of full tuition, books, fees, and necessary equipment, as well as a $1,316 monthly allowance. Upon being commissioned as Ensigns, United States Navy, these young men and women will have the exciting opportunity to gain further training, and ultimately work within their health disciplines, while meeting the leadership challenges and responsibilities of being a United States Naval Officer.
The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
The Health Services Collegiate Program offers students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) in pursuit of graduate degrees a chance to further their education, without incurring the associated financial costs. This program covers books, fees, and tuition, as well as 2 years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-3 in the military – which for the NY area, can amount to $2800 per month for single students, or $3200 per month for students with dependants.
Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)
College juniors and seniors who qualify for this highly selective and competitive program receive a $15,000 initial signing bonus, as well as approximately $3400 per month to finish college. Upon graduation, NUPOCs receive further training through the Navy’s own engineering program. NUPOCs receive an additional $2000 upon successful completion of this training.
NUPOCs receive the best pay, bonuses, and promotions within the Navy. These highly motivated officers serve in jobs operating multi-million dollar platforms ranging from nuclear powered submarines, to nuclear powered aircraft carriers, as well as managing and supervising the men and women who run the propulsion plants within these platforms.
The NUPOC program turns out the most sought after engineers in the Navy, as well as leaders in the corporate arena.
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is designed to provide financial incentive for college students to complete Baccalaureate Degree requirements. BDCP participants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 [on a 4.0 scale]. These students will receive the full active duty pay allowances of an E-3 within the military, while earning their Baccalaureate Degrees.
Upon completing their Bachelor’s degree requirements, qualified applicants may be accepted into most officer communities, including surface warfare, aviation, SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, supply, aeronautical maintenance duty, intelligence, cryptology, or oceanography. Regardless of the community chosen, participants have the opportunity to face the challenging role of being a United States Naval Officer. For more information,
Navy Recruiting Command, Public Affairs Office
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784, Millington, TN 38054
www.cnrc.navy.mil • (866) FOR-NAVY
Officer Candidate School, (901) 874-9236
Harp Duty, (901) 874-9141
Government Leased Housing (GLH), (901) 874-9119
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
Declared a National Historic Site in 1963, the Yard, as the campus is called, adjoins Annapolis, the colorful capital of Maryland. Settled in 1649, the city is not only a historic landmark in its own right but also a famed cultural and recreational center. The Naval Academy is almost equidistant from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, about 25 miles.
Founded in 1845, the Naval Academy is charged with preparing midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Midshipmen pursue a demanding academic curriculum. They are imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty, and are physically and mentally prepared for commissioned service. Women were admitted for the first time in 1976.
During the first summer at Annapolis, midshipmen learn the fundamentals of military life. Subsequent summers are spent at sea and at naval installations learning about the ships, submarines, and aircraft that the midshipmen will someday command. Visits to foreign lands provide opportunities to learn something of the people, places, and problems that make up the complex world of today.
During the academic year, midshipmen devote their major efforts to their studies, competing in the classroom with other students who excelled in their high schools. But there is yet another side to life at the Naval Academy. This is the physical and competitive challenge afforded by participation on one or more of the thirty-three Navy varsity men's and women's teams or in at least one of 29 intramural sports programs. Women's teams compete at the intercollegiate level in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country, swimming, sailing, crew, and indoor and outdoor track. In the classroom and on the playing field, midshipmen learn to excel through competition and to achieve through teamwork.
Midshipmen also find time for a wide range of extracurricular activities. They may participate in over 70 clubs and organizations, ranging from musical groups to scuba diving to dramatics.
All graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Degrees are awarded in Aerospace, Electrical, General, Marine, Mechanical, Ocean, Systems, and General Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, General Science, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Oceanography, Physics, and Political Science. Students may also elect to minor in a foreign language. Graduates receive commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
Tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care are provided by the U.S. government.
The Naval Academy's faculty is composed of 650 members, with officers and civilians in approximately equal numbers (95 percent of the civilian faculty have Ph.D.s). The officers provide a continuing input of new ideas and experiences from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of scholarship and teaching experience and lend continuity to the educational program.
Each year, approximately 1,200 men and women are selected for admission to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy. They come from every state in the Union and from families representing a wide variety of occupations and interests. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and must not have reached their 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year of admission. Candidates must be single and have no dependent children, and women candidates must not be pregnant; all candidates must be U.S. citizens. The Admissions Board examines each candidate's school records, College Board or ACT scores, recommendations from school officials, extracurricular activities, and other evidence of character, leadership potential, academic aptitude, health, and physical fitness.
The great majority of students accepted for admission come from the top 40 percent of their high school class. The SAT I or the ACT is required.
As of now I am still struggling with what the heck I'm going to do.
Ah FML once again.
Nuclear Power Program
Long considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces, this program is available for qualified male & female high school graduates. Applicants enter the Nuclear Power Program at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools in either electricity, electronics, or as machinists. In-depth technical training and hands-on operation of a nuclear power plants follows that. Graduates are stationed aboard many nuclear powered vessels.
If you have a strong math / science background you could qualify for this training. Applicants accepted in to the program can receive sign on bonuses of up to $20,000 or the Navy College Fund worth $50,000. Re-enlistment bonuses of up to $100,000 are also available.
Advanced Electronics Computer Field
This program is open for qualified men and women who are high school graduates. Candidates accepted in to the program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools leading to careers as Data Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Sonar Technicians, Fire Control Technicians, and several others. You can expect state of the art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. For specific information on these advanced programs call (866) FOR-NAVY.
Submariner Program
Are you somebody who wants to stand out from the crowd? Do you seek out challenges to see how far you can push yourself? Then the submariner program is for you. Submariners are an elite fighting force that is a vital part of the defense of the United States. This special program is for men interested in serving aboard one of the nuclear powered submarines in the U.S. fleet. Only those who have what it takes to meet the rigid qualifications for this special, challenging branch of the Navy will be accepted. There are numerous advanced programs available for those who want to serve aboard submarines, such as Submarine Advance Electronics Field. As a submariner you can look forward to exciting assignments on a naval platform engineered for safety and success in battle. Additionally, as a member of a submarine crew, you can expect to be challenged with responsibility and leadership by a team dedicated to your professional development and training.
NROTC
The NROTC Scholarship Program for young college-bound men and women provides full funding for four years of college tuition, textbooks, other fees of an instructional nature, as well as a living allowance of $250 per month.
While enrolled within the NROTC program, students have a chance to develop their leadership skills, while earning college credit for mandatory military science classes taken through the NROTC program. Additionally, each summer, students are given exposure to various communities within the Navy. Upon graduation, NROTC students will have achieved a degree without having to face the financial burden of student loans; will have earned up to $10,000 throughout their four years as an NROTC participant; and will be looking forward to an immediate position as a United States Naval Officer. The challenges of being a Naval Officer upon graduation are limitless.
For more information, write or call to:
OFFICER SCHOLARSHIPS
All officer program scholarships lead to an exciting and challenging job as a United States Naval Officer, powering young men and women into executive-level, decision-making positions, that provide them with much more responsibility at a younger age, than they would find in the private sector.
The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Qualified students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) are eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship, which provides up to four years of full tuition, books, fees, and necessary equipment, as well as a $1,316 monthly allowance. Upon being commissioned as Ensigns, United States Navy, these young men and women will have the exciting opportunity to gain further training, and ultimately work within their health disciplines, while meeting the leadership challenges and responsibilities of being a United States Naval Officer.
The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
The Health Services Collegiate Program offers students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) in pursuit of graduate degrees a chance to further their education, without incurring the associated financial costs. This program covers books, fees, and tuition, as well as 2 years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-3 in the military – which for the NY area, can amount to $2800 per month for single students, or $3200 per month for students with dependants.
Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)
College juniors and seniors who qualify for this highly selective and competitive program receive a $15,000 initial signing bonus, as well as approximately $3400 per month to finish college. Upon graduation, NUPOCs receive further training through the Navy’s own engineering program. NUPOCs receive an additional $2000 upon successful completion of this training.
NUPOCs receive the best pay, bonuses, and promotions within the Navy. These highly motivated officers serve in jobs operating multi-million dollar platforms ranging from nuclear powered submarines, to nuclear powered aircraft carriers, as well as managing and supervising the men and women who run the propulsion plants within these platforms.
The NUPOC program turns out the most sought after engineers in the Navy, as well as leaders in the corporate arena.
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is designed to provide financial incentive for college students to complete Baccalaureate Degree requirements. BDCP participants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 [on a 4.0 scale]. These students will receive the full active duty pay allowances of an E-3 within the military, while earning their Baccalaureate Degrees.
Upon completing their Bachelor’s degree requirements, qualified applicants may be accepted into most officer communities, including surface warfare, aviation, SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, supply, aeronautical maintenance duty, intelligence, cryptology, or oceanography. Regardless of the community chosen, participants have the opportunity to face the challenging role of being a United States Naval Officer. For more information,
Navy Recruiting Command, Public Affairs Office
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784, Millington, TN 38054
www.cnrc.navy.mil • (866) FOR-NAVY
Officer Candidate School, (901) 874-9236
Harp Duty, (901) 874-9141
Government Leased Housing (GLH), (901) 874-9119
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
Declared a National Historic Site in 1963, the Yard, as the campus is called, adjoins Annapolis, the colorful capital of Maryland. Settled in 1649, the city is not only a historic landmark in its own right but also a famed cultural and recreational center. The Naval Academy is almost equidistant from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, about 25 miles.
Founded in 1845, the Naval Academy is charged with preparing midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Midshipmen pursue a demanding academic curriculum. They are imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty, and are physically and mentally prepared for commissioned service. Women were admitted for the first time in 1976.
During the first summer at Annapolis, midshipmen learn the fundamentals of military life. Subsequent summers are spent at sea and at naval installations learning about the ships, submarines, and aircraft that the midshipmen will someday command. Visits to foreign lands provide opportunities to learn something of the people, places, and problems that make up the complex world of today.
During the academic year, midshipmen devote their major efforts to their studies, competing in the classroom with other students who excelled in their high schools. But there is yet another side to life at the Naval Academy. This is the physical and competitive challenge afforded by participation on one or more of the thirty-three Navy varsity men's and women's teams or in at least one of 29 intramural sports programs. Women's teams compete at the intercollegiate level in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country, swimming, sailing, crew, and indoor and outdoor track. In the classroom and on the playing field, midshipmen learn to excel through competition and to achieve through teamwork.
Midshipmen also find time for a wide range of extracurricular activities. They may participate in over 70 clubs and organizations, ranging from musical groups to scuba diving to dramatics.
All graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Degrees are awarded in Aerospace, Electrical, General, Marine, Mechanical, Ocean, Systems, and General Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, General Science, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Oceanography, Physics, and Political Science. Students may also elect to minor in a foreign language. Graduates receive commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
Tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care are provided by the U.S. government.
The Naval Academy's faculty is composed of 650 members, with officers and civilians in approximately equal numbers (95 percent of the civilian faculty have Ph.D.s). The officers provide a continuing input of new ideas and experiences from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of scholarship and teaching experience and lend continuity to the educational program.
Each year, approximately 1,200 men and women are selected for admission to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy. They come from every state in the Union and from families representing a wide variety of occupations and interests. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and must not have reached their 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year of admission. Candidates must be single and have no dependent children, and women candidates must not be pregnant; all candidates must be U.S. citizens. The Admissions Board examines each candidate's school records, College Board or ACT scores, recommendations from school officials, extracurricular activities, and other evidence of character, leadership potential, academic aptitude, health, and physical fitness.
The great majority of students accepted for admission come from the top 40 percent of their high school class. The SAT I or the ACT is required.
As of now I am still struggling with what the heck I'm going to do.
Ah FML once again.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Math is the beholder of all that is evil
Let's just say I hope my other "competitors" never read this.
Yesterday was the day of my congressional interviews-it was terrible. At first i thought i was going to be late because we were pretty much lost finding the building, then we didn't have quarters for the parking meter (I really don't like parking meters), and wow did i feel a little retarded wearing my uniform. Jordan (my lovely boyfriend and driver for the day) and I eventually found the building and went on our jolly way to the office. Once we were inside i was suprised by other "dressed up" individuals and my quiet friend Hannah who i was suprised seeing.
I was seriousley crapping my pants once i found myself waiting for my name to be called. But soon after Jordan left to find quarters to park, my name was called. I crapped myself.
The first panel i sat in with were Senator Reids. I'll be honest. That panel was my worst panel. It consisted of three individuals, later becoming four when a large burly man walked in late. The questions were typical and exactly what i expected: broad, blunt and extremely hard to answer. I rambled so much it was horrible.
"How do you think we will be remembering you today?"
"Uhm..i think by my personality...uhm...and the fact i wore my uniform..uhm yeah"
Ugh, i wanted to jump out the window.
The next panel was Congresswoman Berkley. I believe that was the middle slot. As in not the best but not the worst. The questions were similar and i actually laughed a little more than i did before. In Reids panel I was nervous and tried playing it off by laughing a little and saying i was nervous-that did nothing and they only responded with silence. However in Berkley's panel they seemed a little okay with it. It was a panel of men, one having a heavy Indian accent. I feel like they liked me because of my uniform since they complimented on how decorated i was. (I wore all of my medals.)
The last panel was Senator Ensign- the Clark High School Alumni. I believe this was my best panel. But sometimes i question why since i really wanted to cry.
This panel had the most people of about six. They varied from being professors, to colonels, sergeants, captains, admirals, etc. (I don't even remember-it was all a blur). My first impressions of them was that they liked me. Which i think they did.
"Looking sharp! [in uniform]"
Each one of them had something to say about me. The one closest to my left side actually happened to be in charge of Durango High Schools JROTC. He spoke to me about being on the Drill team at Clark and about beating Centennial. (Heck yeah we'll be beating Centennial.) In the end everything went downhill because they got to the point. After numerous questions, the pink-faced man ahead of me basically said this:
"You seem like a nice girl, and that you'd make an excellent naval officer, but your academics is what's reallt gonna bring you down. If it wasn't an issue you'd for sure get an appointment to the academy.."
My math grade and SAT math cumulative...is what killed me.
I wanted to cry my eyes out. I tried my best not to burst out in tears about what they had said. Because apparently they all felt the same. It was apparently also the fact that i wasn't taking Pre-Calculus or Calculus. I "eff'd" myself up with math. In the end, i gathered all the dignity i had left, got out of my seat, and shook their hands.
"See you at CCSD"
"Don't worry, the ones before you have recieved the same talk"
"Don't give up, you have a lot of perseverence"
"Thank you for wearing your uniform"
I walked out with a smile. i turned the corner, saw Josh waiting to get called for his panels, and left with Jordan to the car. But as soon as we got into the elevator i started to cry-i felt discouraged.
I still feel discouraged, i seriousley don't know what to do.
"You have till the age of 21 to apply"..
FML.
Yesterday was the day of my congressional interviews-it was terrible. At first i thought i was going to be late because we were pretty much lost finding the building, then we didn't have quarters for the parking meter (I really don't like parking meters), and wow did i feel a little retarded wearing my uniform. Jordan (my lovely boyfriend and driver for the day) and I eventually found the building and went on our jolly way to the office. Once we were inside i was suprised by other "dressed up" individuals and my quiet friend Hannah who i was suprised seeing.
I was seriousley crapping my pants once i found myself waiting for my name to be called. But soon after Jordan left to find quarters to park, my name was called. I crapped myself.
The first panel i sat in with were Senator Reids. I'll be honest. That panel was my worst panel. It consisted of three individuals, later becoming four when a large burly man walked in late. The questions were typical and exactly what i expected: broad, blunt and extremely hard to answer. I rambled so much it was horrible.
"How do you think we will be remembering you today?"
"Uhm..i think by my personality...uhm...and the fact i wore my uniform..uhm yeah"
Ugh, i wanted to jump out the window.
The next panel was Congresswoman Berkley. I believe that was the middle slot. As in not the best but not the worst. The questions were similar and i actually laughed a little more than i did before. In Reids panel I was nervous and tried playing it off by laughing a little and saying i was nervous-that did nothing and they only responded with silence. However in Berkley's panel they seemed a little okay with it. It was a panel of men, one having a heavy Indian accent. I feel like they liked me because of my uniform since they complimented on how decorated i was. (I wore all of my medals.)
The last panel was Senator Ensign- the Clark High School Alumni. I believe this was my best panel. But sometimes i question why since i really wanted to cry.
This panel had the most people of about six. They varied from being professors, to colonels, sergeants, captains, admirals, etc. (I don't even remember-it was all a blur). My first impressions of them was that they liked me. Which i think they did.
"Looking sharp! [in uniform]"
Each one of them had something to say about me. The one closest to my left side actually happened to be in charge of Durango High Schools JROTC. He spoke to me about being on the Drill team at Clark and about beating Centennial. (Heck yeah we'll be beating Centennial.) In the end everything went downhill because they got to the point. After numerous questions, the pink-faced man ahead of me basically said this:
"You seem like a nice girl, and that you'd make an excellent naval officer, but your academics is what's reallt gonna bring you down. If it wasn't an issue you'd for sure get an appointment to the academy.."
My math grade and SAT math cumulative...is what killed me.
I wanted to cry my eyes out. I tried my best not to burst out in tears about what they had said. Because apparently they all felt the same. It was apparently also the fact that i wasn't taking Pre-Calculus or Calculus. I "eff'd" myself up with math. In the end, i gathered all the dignity i had left, got out of my seat, and shook their hands.
"See you at CCSD"
"Don't worry, the ones before you have recieved the same talk"
"Don't give up, you have a lot of perseverence"
"Thank you for wearing your uniform"
I walked out with a smile. i turned the corner, saw Josh waiting to get called for his panels, and left with Jordan to the car. But as soon as we got into the elevator i started to cry-i felt discouraged.
I still feel discouraged, i seriousley don't know what to do.
"You have till the age of 21 to apply"..
FML.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Interview with three monsters
So Geek Squad finally fixed my computer problems. They men in white and blue weren't actually Geek Squad, but i sure like to refer to them as that.
A couple days ago, I recieved my final letter indicating my congressional interviews for my military academy nominations. In order it was Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Senator John Ensign,and the quite adorable Senator Harry Reid. After a rushed month of getting the nomination applications complete, I had finally recieved my interview date. Coincidentlly, all on the same day and at different times. Nervous?-extremely nervous.
I honestly don't know what I'm going to say, how I'll say it, who i will be bringing, and what I'd be wearing. It's all coming together however. No matter what since my interview is this week.
After the letters came in i also realized what i really wanted. What wasn't included under that list happened to not be Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Gaurd Academy. After one five minute conversation with my lovely non-alphabetical assigned counselor, I relized applying for these academies was a mistake. I honestly knew nothing about these schools, all i knew while applying was that they ere close to the Navy branch. But i didn't want to go through with this anymore.
Although I re-thought about these schools, I had almost forgot about giving them my social security number. I'm not really sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. But i have a large hunch that it's a bad thing.
All i know right now is that I'm still completely determined about the Naval Academy. What's next i believe would have to be sending my presidential nomination to the dean of Naval Academy. After that..re-taking my Candidates Fitness Assesment (CFA), my ACT in December, and if necessary to re-take my SAT's.
It's a simple update on what's going on.
Yay.
A couple days ago, I recieved my final letter indicating my congressional interviews for my military academy nominations. In order it was Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Senator John Ensign,and the quite adorable Senator Harry Reid. After a rushed month of getting the nomination applications complete, I had finally recieved my interview date. Coincidentlly, all on the same day and at different times. Nervous?-extremely nervous.
I honestly don't know what I'm going to say, how I'll say it, who i will be bringing, and what I'd be wearing. It's all coming together however. No matter what since my interview is this week.
After the letters came in i also realized what i really wanted. What wasn't included under that list happened to not be Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Gaurd Academy. After one five minute conversation with my lovely non-alphabetical assigned counselor, I relized applying for these academies was a mistake. I honestly knew nothing about these schools, all i knew while applying was that they ere close to the Navy branch. But i didn't want to go through with this anymore.
Although I re-thought about these schools, I had almost forgot about giving them my social security number. I'm not really sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. But i have a large hunch that it's a bad thing.
All i know right now is that I'm still completely determined about the Naval Academy. What's next i believe would have to be sending my presidential nomination to the dean of Naval Academy. After that..re-taking my Candidates Fitness Assesment (CFA), my ACT in December, and if necessary to re-take my SAT's.
It's a simple update on what's going on.
Yay.
Monday, October 26, 2009
It's frankly scary
I've discovered a new joy, that joy is polymer clay. A moment on youtube became my solution to stressful weekend afternoons. Because make-up work and extra-extra credit will take a lot out of a person.
Since the first quarter of school has ended, I've been getting in a lot of cramming with missing and extra work. As bad as it sounds, I've managed to pull an optimus prime and make D's into B's. I'm not exactly satisifed with all my grades. *cough my only C cough* but you know what? whatever.
Honestly, senior year has been the ultimate year. Not a year of parties, illegal fruit beverages and regretful moves only Paris Hilton may commit. There's been so many shared conversations about homework, political party volunteer work and how we manage to get by on those 9/50 scores on tests. In my opinion, it's been so much work. So much has already happened and it was only one quarter of the schoolyear.
Recently I've had a revelation. And what really brought me to this revelation was my mother's recent obsession with horror movies. In the past week she has gotten through The Descent, The Eye, and The Grudge 2. And every single time these movies were playing, I've been freaking out in the same room. (I'm not a big scary movie fan.)
Watching these movies, there are people who let themselves go within the movie. These are the people that lose themselves and "encounter" everything the main character experiences. There are also people who become like the third person of the movie. Frankly sitting on the outside predicting what's going to happen next. I am that kind of person. While "watching" these movies, I'm finding myself predicting who will fall victim to the hideous creatures and when the scary jawless Japanese girl will grab her victims. I thought about it two days after. But in all honesty, two days after was really today.
I found a relation between scary movies and school. Just sharing that statement, it should be pretty obvious. I'm suddenly predicting when things are happening. When homework will be assigned, what certain teachers will make their extra credit policies, and when late work will be accepted. (If it ever ends up getting accepted.) I'm predicting everything like I'm predicting events in scary movies. However It's not only scary movies. It's very possible to find any "prediction revelation" within any movie. Like really bad comedies and Rated G animations. That's why some movies are given the title of being predictable. In some cases, an additional name as a bad movie.
I've been able to relate movies to school. Go me. Movies are very relative to everything to start with though. Dramas, sob stories and cheery animated flicks about the holidays and magical talking fish. We can find ourselves in anything no matter how odd or heroic we find ourselves. Movies are mild depictions from what normal people experience. I experience frantic moments and panic attacks about the ending quartile of my senior year. I saw that in scary movies.
Since the first quarter of school has ended, I've been getting in a lot of cramming with missing and extra work. As bad as it sounds, I've managed to pull an optimus prime and make D's into B's. I'm not exactly satisifed with all my grades. *cough my only C cough* but you know what? whatever.
Honestly, senior year has been the ultimate year. Not a year of parties, illegal fruit beverages and regretful moves only Paris Hilton may commit. There's been so many shared conversations about homework, political party volunteer work and how we manage to get by on those 9/50 scores on tests. In my opinion, it's been so much work. So much has already happened and it was only one quarter of the schoolyear.
Recently I've had a revelation. And what really brought me to this revelation was my mother's recent obsession with horror movies. In the past week she has gotten through The Descent, The Eye, and The Grudge 2. And every single time these movies were playing, I've been freaking out in the same room. (I'm not a big scary movie fan.)
Watching these movies, there are people who let themselves go within the movie. These are the people that lose themselves and "encounter" everything the main character experiences. There are also people who become like the third person of the movie. Frankly sitting on the outside predicting what's going to happen next. I am that kind of person. While "watching" these movies, I'm finding myself predicting who will fall victim to the hideous creatures and when the scary jawless Japanese girl will grab her victims. I thought about it two days after. But in all honesty, two days after was really today.
I found a relation between scary movies and school. Just sharing that statement, it should be pretty obvious. I'm suddenly predicting when things are happening. When homework will be assigned, what certain teachers will make their extra credit policies, and when late work will be accepted. (If it ever ends up getting accepted.) I'm predicting everything like I'm predicting events in scary movies. However It's not only scary movies. It's very possible to find any "prediction revelation" within any movie. Like really bad comedies and Rated G animations. That's why some movies are given the title of being predictable. In some cases, an additional name as a bad movie.
I've been able to relate movies to school. Go me. Movies are very relative to everything to start with though. Dramas, sob stories and cheery animated flicks about the holidays and magical talking fish. We can find ourselves in anything no matter how odd or heroic we find ourselves. Movies are mild depictions from what normal people experience. I experience frantic moments and panic attacks about the ending quartile of my senior year. I saw that in scary movies.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Handling the daily grind (coffee not included)
Whether you’re an overworked teacher who can’t seem to find a break from nagging students to those nagging students who stoop to any level for extra credit- we can’t escape the workload.
Hiding under an oversized jacket in the corner of the classroom simply won’t take you to a far off country where homework simply doesn’t exist. Planning when to cry about your work anxiety may lessen your stress level, but won’t push your textbooks into a flaming pit of fire. Homework, extra credit projects, and promises we seem to have no capability in keeping: We aren’t magicians. We can’t make work disappear unless we deal with it.
It’s often we find ourselves piling so much un necessary work on top of our actual “needs to be done” tasks. On top of completing a formal Biology lab report, we’re starting another for extra credit. It’s either we’re acting as an overachiever, or that our priorities need a little work.
Re-organizing a class binder may seem helpful, for let’s say binder checks. But making this a goal between studying for an exam and calling college recruiters is absolutely ridiculous. On the surface, keeping our priorities in check seems like an easy thing to do. However when it comes to actually making that list and following it, it’s sucks more than a Hoover vacuum.
It’s hard keeping priorities. Even the most organized and well focused of individuals find themselves find themselves making depression doodles because they missed a deadline or forgot to pick up supplies for a project.
Depression doodles n. 1. The act of displaying one’s miserable feelings into random pictures.
2. When the creation of mushrooms growing out of Raul Castro’s noggin in a visual sense seem to be okay. (God bless Cuba)
Now those empty promises that were spoken about earlier are mistakes many make. Teachers who agree to watch a classroom while the teacher of that class takes a trip to the restroom is a somewhat of a promise. But when that teacher doesn’t keep their side of the agreement, thirty one Latin American Studies students go missing.
This particular promise works well into leadership positions as well. Like President Obama, his promise on doing something positive towards the fight for gay marriage hasn’t happened yet. Promising your advisor or instructor something puts quite a lot on the line: your reputation as the position holder and your relationship with those above you. So if you can’t do something and you know you can’t, don’t promise it’s going to happen.
Even delegating the work to others won’t completely make responsibility evaporate into thin air. You’re now responsible for that delegate. You now have the responsibility of a mother. Perfect.
Running away is the best option when being chased by a grizzly bear. And wearing moisturizing lotion may be the best option for preventing dry and flaky skin. But when it comes to work, we need to step up and deal with it. No matter how unpleasant and difficult it may be, if it’s your responsibility, be the good guy in your Wild West tale. Face it.
Asking for help is never looked down upon. If it’s a large amount of homework assignments, talking to your teachers personally about what’s up isn’t a bad idea. Simply making others aware of your work (without complaining) may get you offered help or valued advice.
Taking time to really consolidate and distress our minds will definitely give individuals a jump start on getting started. We all have tough weeks. Whether you’re that overworked teacher or that student who won’t stop nagging, everyone has their busy weeks. Those weeks when staying in bed sounds like a great idea. But we have responsibilities to others and ourselves. So just breathe, relax, and sticky note it. We won’t be able to escape “the daily grind”, we just need to charge it head-on with confidence and preparedness. It’ll make novels a little less long and clouds a little fluffier.
When I handle work, it's a rollercoaster ride. I have my many ups and downs and days when i end up falling out of the coaster car. However regardless of how many hours I cry or how many pages are required to be annotated, I pick myself up-like pudding cup.
Hiding under an oversized jacket in the corner of the classroom simply won’t take you to a far off country where homework simply doesn’t exist. Planning when to cry about your work anxiety may lessen your stress level, but won’t push your textbooks into a flaming pit of fire. Homework, extra credit projects, and promises we seem to have no capability in keeping: We aren’t magicians. We can’t make work disappear unless we deal with it.
It’s often we find ourselves piling so much un necessary work on top of our actual “needs to be done” tasks. On top of completing a formal Biology lab report, we’re starting another for extra credit. It’s either we’re acting as an overachiever, or that our priorities need a little work.
Re-organizing a class binder may seem helpful, for let’s say binder checks. But making this a goal between studying for an exam and calling college recruiters is absolutely ridiculous. On the surface, keeping our priorities in check seems like an easy thing to do. However when it comes to actually making that list and following it, it’s sucks more than a Hoover vacuum.
It’s hard keeping priorities. Even the most organized and well focused of individuals find themselves find themselves making depression doodles because they missed a deadline or forgot to pick up supplies for a project.
Depression doodles n. 1. The act of displaying one’s miserable feelings into random pictures.
2. When the creation of mushrooms growing out of Raul Castro’s noggin in a visual sense seem to be okay. (God bless Cuba)
Now those empty promises that were spoken about earlier are mistakes many make. Teachers who agree to watch a classroom while the teacher of that class takes a trip to the restroom is a somewhat of a promise. But when that teacher doesn’t keep their side of the agreement, thirty one Latin American Studies students go missing.
This particular promise works well into leadership positions as well. Like President Obama, his promise on doing something positive towards the fight for gay marriage hasn’t happened yet. Promising your advisor or instructor something puts quite a lot on the line: your reputation as the position holder and your relationship with those above you. So if you can’t do something and you know you can’t, don’t promise it’s going to happen.
Even delegating the work to others won’t completely make responsibility evaporate into thin air. You’re now responsible for that delegate. You now have the responsibility of a mother. Perfect.
Running away is the best option when being chased by a grizzly bear. And wearing moisturizing lotion may be the best option for preventing dry and flaky skin. But when it comes to work, we need to step up and deal with it. No matter how unpleasant and difficult it may be, if it’s your responsibility, be the good guy in your Wild West tale. Face it.
Asking for help is never looked down upon. If it’s a large amount of homework assignments, talking to your teachers personally about what’s up isn’t a bad idea. Simply making others aware of your work (without complaining) may get you offered help or valued advice.
Taking time to really consolidate and distress our minds will definitely give individuals a jump start on getting started. We all have tough weeks. Whether you’re that overworked teacher or that student who won’t stop nagging, everyone has their busy weeks. Those weeks when staying in bed sounds like a great idea. But we have responsibilities to others and ourselves. So just breathe, relax, and sticky note it. We won’t be able to escape “the daily grind”, we just need to charge it head-on with confidence and preparedness. It’ll make novels a little less long and clouds a little fluffier.
When I handle work, it's a rollercoaster ride. I have my many ups and downs and days when i end up falling out of the coaster car. However regardless of how many hours I cry or how many pages are required to be annotated, I pick myself up-like pudding cup.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
At least 200 words please
College application essays are the absolute worst. Oh yes, they are. The simplest questions..
"Why do you feel like you belong at this academy?"
"What made you consider applying?"
"How do you get the cheese in stuffed crust pizza?"
Sadly putting it out there, I've started on neither of my essays. This includes my big congressional essays due at the end of this month. They only require about 200 words, but like I've explained..these questions are mind-numbing.
However, I don't see why college application essays are necessary. Colleges should be focusing on the scholastic information, such as GPA and SAT/ACT scores. It's just putting way too much stress on potential applicants. Writing these essays aren't that easy.
Why? because answering the question simply is never enough. NEVER.
It's important that applicants write and make themselves "stand out". Making them seem way better than everyone and their mothers. But honestly, how do you do that? How am i supposed to do that?
"My dream has always been to attend such an outstanding institute and grasp on such a challenging educational program. I strive at everything I do and hope in one day calling your campus my own. I also hope in achieving as a national scholar and as a proffesional Australian Mini-Octopus handler. Tentacles were always a passion of mine."
The truth is always 99.55% boring and bland. Mini-Octopuses could definitely catch the attention of any alumni for sure.
"Why do you feel like you belong at this academy?"
"What made you consider applying?"
"How do you get the cheese in stuffed crust pizza?"
Sadly putting it out there, I've started on neither of my essays. This includes my big congressional essays due at the end of this month. They only require about 200 words, but like I've explained..these questions are mind-numbing.
However, I don't see why college application essays are necessary. Colleges should be focusing on the scholastic information, such as GPA and SAT/ACT scores. It's just putting way too much stress on potential applicants. Writing these essays aren't that easy.
Why? because answering the question simply is never enough. NEVER.
It's important that applicants write and make themselves "stand out". Making them seem way better than everyone and their mothers. But honestly, how do you do that? How am i supposed to do that?
"My dream has always been to attend such an outstanding institute and grasp on such a challenging educational program. I strive at everything I do and hope in one day calling your campus my own. I also hope in achieving as a national scholar and as a proffesional Australian Mini-Octopus handler. Tentacles were always a passion of mine."
The truth is always 99.55% boring and bland. Mini-Octopuses could definitely catch the attention of any alumni for sure.
Mini epiphany
I'm extremely stressed. Which explains the incompletions of many of my assignments and why i started to schedule parts in my day to cry. (I've sunk that low.) I realize that all this stress that seems to have no control, actually does. It's channeling itself through little activities and habits i enjoy doing everyday, Student life definitely bums me out, so keeping these daily-do's going will only make me less crazy i hope.
My thoughts in list format:
Investing on a mini-snack
Being a part of my schools academic programs and numerous clubs and organizations, it’s difficult for me to stick to a healthy sleep cycle. As a result I recieve less time to prepare in the morning. Thus missing out on the most important meal of the day. Simply splurging on one or two snacks during our cafeteria time may fill the void- possibly a solid form of happiness for the day. Yogurt with granola is nice. It’s not only healthy and fun to eat, but it definitely calms your mind when you’re freaking out about your recruiter meeting later on that day.
Re-living the past
Everyone at some point in their lives find themselves dwelling on their childhood. Which explains the increase in sales on cartoon depicted backpacks we’ve seen around the hallways. But I stand by this when I say that thinking back really brings us back to happier and simpler times. When college was only a thing parents would talk about and school was only about coloring in between the lines.
Keeping a couple of Spongebob Squarepants pencils in our backpacks or watching PBS Kids on Saturday mornings doesn’t make us weird. It simply takes us back where our current worries were never our own. Doing so now as a high school student releases the desire to procrastinate. So instead of not studying for a Biology exam, take a couple minutes sticking your Mickey Mouse pencil toppers on your pencils that you received back in grade school.
Fluorescent little friends
Now that you know you’re drowning in schoolwork and you think nothing could ever go right, investing in physically organizing yourself is a good plan to fall on. Sometimes writing in your planner isn’t good enough. You may write a few notes and assignments down but may never come across it till two days later. Investing your savings on sticky notes is the best idea since stoplights. Being able to not only write “to-do’s” on mini and fluorescent pieces of paper is not only an exhilarating rush, you can stick them anywhere! You can place them on your textbooks, in your lockers, and on your room door. No more writing on the palms of your hands, these mini reminders are a good habit to keep.
Focusing on the smaller and insignificant things make students feel more significant and simpler than it probably really isn’t. The stress will always build up and become much more difficult to deal with only depending on how the individual can handle it. If a person can take time out of their busy day to watch one Reading Rainbow re-run or make an Oreo cookie tower, their minds gain the ability to recharge. Giving them a fresh start from being stressed, to lighthearted, and back to feeling stressed again (but with a little less unhappy.)
Yay!
My thoughts in list format:
Investing on a mini-snack
Being a part of my schools academic programs and numerous clubs and organizations, it’s difficult for me to stick to a healthy sleep cycle. As a result I recieve less time to prepare in the morning. Thus missing out on the most important meal of the day. Simply splurging on one or two snacks during our cafeteria time may fill the void- possibly a solid form of happiness for the day. Yogurt with granola is nice. It’s not only healthy and fun to eat, but it definitely calms your mind when you’re freaking out about your recruiter meeting later on that day.
Re-living the past
Everyone at some point in their lives find themselves dwelling on their childhood. Which explains the increase in sales on cartoon depicted backpacks we’ve seen around the hallways. But I stand by this when I say that thinking back really brings us back to happier and simpler times. When college was only a thing parents would talk about and school was only about coloring in between the lines.
Keeping a couple of Spongebob Squarepants pencils in our backpacks or watching PBS Kids on Saturday mornings doesn’t make us weird. It simply takes us back where our current worries were never our own. Doing so now as a high school student releases the desire to procrastinate. So instead of not studying for a Biology exam, take a couple minutes sticking your Mickey Mouse pencil toppers on your pencils that you received back in grade school.
Fluorescent little friends
Now that you know you’re drowning in schoolwork and you think nothing could ever go right, investing in physically organizing yourself is a good plan to fall on. Sometimes writing in your planner isn’t good enough. You may write a few notes and assignments down but may never come across it till two days later. Investing your savings on sticky notes is the best idea since stoplights. Being able to not only write “to-do’s” on mini and fluorescent pieces of paper is not only an exhilarating rush, you can stick them anywhere! You can place them on your textbooks, in your lockers, and on your room door. No more writing on the palms of your hands, these mini reminders are a good habit to keep.
Focusing on the smaller and insignificant things make students feel more significant and simpler than it probably really isn’t. The stress will always build up and become much more difficult to deal with only depending on how the individual can handle it. If a person can take time out of their busy day to watch one Reading Rainbow re-run or make an Oreo cookie tower, their minds gain the ability to recharge. Giving them a fresh start from being stressed, to lighthearted, and back to feeling stressed again (but with a little less unhappy.)
Yay!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
It's child labor in disguise!
"Captain's log...I have actually began the long enduring journey into the abyss we people of the twelth year of high school call...college applications"
Yes, I have officially started my college applications. And by college, i mean Naval Academy, And by application i mean filling out some info documents and saving other portions of the applications to my desktop. It's been hard lately actually stepping out the door and getting something to anything started on this application. With deadlines already thrown at me, it's more like i have no choice to but to actually begin.
Today I also had the opportunity to check out the United States Merchant Marines and Air force academies. It was sort of a downer because the Air Force Academy's website was very modern looking, but it sucked when it came to actually trying to navigat myself around. I never really found the link to the admissions part of the website. So at the moment, Air Force is out of the question.
Now that i think about it, I just remembered the Coast Gaurd Academy.
"..thank you blogger. You make my life a little better everyday..sike"
Today was a very not-so-fun-filled day. Although i managed to sleep in a couple hours a stray from my normal sleeping schedule. It was mainly Government homework and applications. I don't like federalism.
Four hours of that stuff and i still don't know what federalism means.
So, I'm hoping to the God i love and believe in that i get a really good amount of this USNA application done. So far after researching what i need to do about senator nominations and other academies, i found out that I'm going to have to write a lot. A LOT. Essays, essays, essays.
Typing that three times makes me think about a mexican joke. Hehe. Racist jokes were not made, since i did not make any. WHOA! Sike on you!
Ugh, but on a much more personal note, I'm really really hating on these applications. I mean, it's only USNA. There's so many more to do including scholarships..
It's so much..I hate it immensley.
About a week ago, Josh deVera and Delwyn..uhm
So in Biology we were talking about how frustrating all these applications were to do. Then One of them proposed the idea of surrounding a business around that. That if someone completed applications for cash, they would be [censored] rich! Because wow, i would pay mucho if someone could do all of this for me. It's child labor i tell you!
"child labor in disguise!...curses!"
Yes, I have officially started my college applications. And by college, i mean Naval Academy, And by application i mean filling out some info documents and saving other portions of the applications to my desktop. It's been hard lately actually stepping out the door and getting something to anything started on this application. With deadlines already thrown at me, it's more like i have no choice to but to actually begin.
Today I also had the opportunity to check out the United States Merchant Marines and Air force academies. It was sort of a downer because the Air Force Academy's website was very modern looking, but it sucked when it came to actually trying to navigat myself around. I never really found the link to the admissions part of the website. So at the moment, Air Force is out of the question.
Now that i think about it, I just remembered the Coast Gaurd Academy.
"..thank you blogger. You make my life a little better everyday..sike"
Today was a very not-so-fun-filled day. Although i managed to sleep in a couple hours a stray from my normal sleeping schedule. It was mainly Government homework and applications. I don't like federalism.
Four hours of that stuff and i still don't know what federalism means.
So, I'm hoping to the God i love and believe in that i get a really good amount of this USNA application done. So far after researching what i need to do about senator nominations and other academies, i found out that I'm going to have to write a lot. A LOT. Essays, essays, essays.
Typing that three times makes me think about a mexican joke. Hehe. Racist jokes were not made, since i did not make any. WHOA! Sike on you!
Ugh, but on a much more personal note, I'm really really hating on these applications. I mean, it's only USNA. There's so many more to do including scholarships..
It's so much..I hate it immensley.
About a week ago, Josh deVera and Delwyn..uhm
So in Biology we were talking about how frustrating all these applications were to do. Then One of them proposed the idea of surrounding a business around that. That if someone completed applications for cash, they would be [censored] rich! Because wow, i would pay mucho if someone could do all of this for me. It's child labor i tell you!
"child labor in disguise!...curses!"
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Sick in the mind
So, about two o clock yesterday i was conversing with my significant other and a friend about the united states naval academy application process. I realized my application process isn't even worthy of that name. Why? becasue it hasn't even started yet...
To make matters worse and bring a few more tears to my eyes, i logged into my email last night and found mail from my blue and gold officer. (the person who keeps track of my "application" process. Her email discussed the date of a major deadline. i wanted to cry.
The fact is, i really haven't started anything, and know i suddenly have this deadline. So far I've tried focusing on completing the NROTC scholarhsip. And since honesty seems to be the theme of this blog, I'll put out there that that scholarship application isn't even done and I've been working at that in an awfully slow pace.
Applications are so stressful. Because the truth is: they have deadlines.
I say that and I've only started two. And they aren't even typical college apps yet.
Plus! I haven't even looked at the other military academies yet. So far I've been thinking about army and airforce academy. But i haven't gotten the chance to even look into their website. Just typing this blog i feel like these academies are slipping farther and farther away from me. It's quite depressing. What makes it a little more worse will probably be the massive mound of phlegm in my throat. Gross.
Flu-season is the worst.
I won't blam me being sick for feeling lazy about these applications, but it sure is putting an effect on me. Especially now that i realized what i need to work on application wise. I hate it. Making it worse, the only cough drops i have in my house are mainly sweet than menthol. They are Luden-ized.
To make matters worse and bring a few more tears to my eyes, i logged into my email last night and found mail from my blue and gold officer. (the person who keeps track of my "application" process. Her email discussed the date of a major deadline. i wanted to cry.
The fact is, i really haven't started anything, and know i suddenly have this deadline. So far I've tried focusing on completing the NROTC scholarhsip. And since honesty seems to be the theme of this blog, I'll put out there that that scholarship application isn't even done and I've been working at that in an awfully slow pace.
Applications are so stressful. Because the truth is: they have deadlines.
I say that and I've only started two. And they aren't even typical college apps yet.
Plus! I haven't even looked at the other military academies yet. So far I've been thinking about army and airforce academy. But i haven't gotten the chance to even look into their website. Just typing this blog i feel like these academies are slipping farther and farther away from me. It's quite depressing. What makes it a little more worse will probably be the massive mound of phlegm in my throat. Gross.
Flu-season is the worst.
I won't blam me being sick for feeling lazy about these applications, but it sure is putting an effect on me. Especially now that i realized what i need to work on application wise. I hate it. Making it worse, the only cough drops i have in my house are mainly sweet than menthol. They are Luden-ized.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Smokey Bear Hats
So today while watching the VMA's i noticed how the Army sponsored the award show. So like any sponsor, they include commercials sponsoring their "product"- in this case: army officers. Now, hoping that i actually get into these academies of the military sort, i found these advertisements way too convincing. One about a man who attended college, got involved in his colleges ROTC program, then graduated as an Army officer. The benefits this fictional character may have reaped are enormous. Great pay, a job they enjoy, and support for and by his own country. Great right? Right.
But me, living in a middle class neighborhood with three other mouths to feed, it's pretty tough to hope to get into college. Money wise, it's a roller coaster adventure for my parents. With one parent working and both parents who lived more carfree than they should have in the 90's (i have no savings account) being college bound turns into scholarship bound.
Sometimes i check in now and then with my mom, hoping she replies differently to this age-long question.
"Is there money in my savings account?"
"No, no, no..you have no money in your account. You don't even have one"
*i sigh*
How in the world does she ever expect me to go to college? Answer to that-she doesn't. Knowing my history in JROTC and a retired Navy dad, she was hoping I'd enlist. ENLIST?!? Boot camp, boot camp, boot camp.
Like the movies, boot camp is how it seems. Big scary men in smokey bear hats yelling in your face about your momma and crawling through difficult courses with other team mates at your side. The idea of actually being able to join the military is not what concerns me. I planned on doing that anyway. However my main goal was to go to college. Either go to a military academy (which is college), go through an ROTC scholarship (I get paid to go to college by the government and i graduate as an officer when i stay in that colleges ROTC program), or go to college then switch over to either enlisted or an academy related program. But going straight enlisted was never my intended plan.
I suppose I'm just going to have to try and improve my school work and see how far that will take me money wise. But for now, I'm pretty much a recruit all over again. This honestly makes my day. Sarcasm intended.
Monday, September 7, 2009
"Nautical Niche"
The year has finally started, and yes-my uniform items have not been returned. As a fourth year in Clark’s NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp) Program, I feel like I have a lot to say about this subject. I also feel there are some people in this unit that still DO NOT belong. I will not say names but they have “Huge” mouths. With four years under my belt, that gives our instructors an excuse to get on all the NS4's (mainly seniors) backs. For me, I’m hitting for two positions this year: Physical Fitness Commander and Administration Officer. As a pair, it’s going to be extremely tough. Balancing these two jobs in addition to being on the Unarmed drill team, AMSAT, four AP classes and a first time Physics student, this is probably suicide. However, through my eyes the challenge is exhilarating.
I’ll admit, nobody enjoys being yelled at. In “rotcy” (what NJROTC kids call it) it’s such a normal ordeal. No matter how much you wanna cry, you just have to suck it up. Hoping my niche is realized (it’s my inside life in NJROTC and whatever I feel like I should discuss with myself and whomever is down for a read). Much like an MLIA in NJROTC.
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So getting my point across today, I’m presently and anxiously waiting for our BSO (what that stands for I’m not sure) This BSO will announce what every person who is job worthy what job they received in our unit. As typed earlier im aiming for two lovely positions. I hope I get them.
However for whatever reason I’m tempted on picking who helps me with my positions. With the jobs we receive depending on what it is, we receive people under us to help. In my case as Admin Officer, there’s a lot of crap to deal with. So I would desire good people. With good attention spans and memory. My memory is pretty faulty. So with that thought- I am not excited for school tomorrow. Why? I have ROTC tomorrow. In actuality I have ROTC everyday. FML.
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I’ll admit, nobody enjoys being yelled at. In “rotcy” (what NJROTC kids call it) it’s such a normal ordeal. No matter how much you wanna cry, you just have to suck it up. Hoping my niche is realized (it’s my inside life in NJROTC and whatever I feel like I should discuss with myself and whomever is down for a read). Much like an MLIA in NJROTC.
If you have no clue what that is click here
It’s great.
So getting my point across today, I’m presently and anxiously waiting for our BSO (what that stands for I’m not sure) This BSO will announce what every person who is job worthy what job they received in our unit. As typed earlier im aiming for two lovely positions. I hope I get them.
However for whatever reason I’m tempted on picking who helps me with my positions. With the jobs we receive depending on what it is, we receive people under us to help. In my case as Admin Officer, there’s a lot of crap to deal with. So I would desire good people. With good attention spans and memory. My memory is pretty faulty. So with that thought- I am not excited for school tomorrow. Why? I have ROTC tomorrow. In actuality I have ROTC everyday. FML.
Another site similar to the previous.
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