Digidizzle

So my last post was in October 2008..  Something happened, but it looks like things are getting back on track. Just have to get the gallery back up.

What week did I stop at?  So long ago already.  So long, that I’ve been on the job and just have a few weeks of training to go.  Things are going okay.  The job has really been an experience.  I don’t think there is another job in the world quite like it. I work nights now, and it isn’t so bad.  Well, not as bad as I thought it would be.  I can’t believe how much stuff there is to learn and pickup on at work.  It seems like I learn something new everyday. In the meantime, my son was born.  Born SUPER early and has had a tough life even though it’s been a short one.  He spent 4+ months in the hospital but is now home. Needless to say, life has dramatically changed for me.  Always gotta think about the baby now.  No more me and the wife… It’s “us” for reall now. lol

Wow..  Just 3 weeks left before the “real” test comes!  It’s coming to an end quickly.  Had to take the state tests Friday and passed those, so I have my first change in “status.”  Had a good workout on Friday.  So much that I dropped 5 pounds in a day! LOL.  I am really going to have to take care of myself when I am done or I will be the “typical” donut eating person you think of. lol.  Week 7 was packed with studying.  I spent 3 to 4 hours a night preparing for the Friday test.  It was pretty stressful, but glad it’s over.  I don’t think I ever seen the team more excited as I did Friday when everyone was told that they passed.  Not only did we pass as a team, but we set a record for the average score for the test!  Ofcourse, we couldn’t go through the week without getting checked a couple times.  7 weeks in and we still are doing some dumb things..  Time to order my duty gear! woot!

Well, I didn’t really do much of an update for week 5.  Week 5 ended with a lot of physical activities, leaving me pretty banged up for the weekend.  Nothing some Ibuprofen couldn’t handle! LOL.  Other than that, the typical testing and getting yelled at for slacking off.

Week 6 was interesting.  I was introduced to chemical agents.  It was a day I will never forget.  It was also a week filled with tests.  A total of 7. (if I recall correctly)  I passed all of them.  A lot of teamwork and relationships are starting to grow.  Everyone if pulling toghether and rallying amongst each other.  It’s a great atmosphere.  I can’t believe there are 4 weeks to go!  6 weeks has gone by so fast!  Week 7, here I come!

Another week complete.  6 more to go.  I really doesn’t stop there as I will be getting to the nitty-gritty of things.  Anyone can be a professional based of books and tests.  Real, on the job training, is what will ultimately be the deciding factor.  After 4 weeks, I am tied at the top of the class for overall test scores.  That’s a shocker to me..  I’m just happy to be passing everything so far.  I’ve just been studying like mad and hoping for the best.  Had 3 days of PT this week.  The third day was pretty brutal!!  I think I finally got my strength back… lol..  Got more studying to do this weekend, so I better get on it!!

Another week down.  It has been the most interesting to date.  Looks like every Friday we are going to get a butt kicking!!  Some pretty intense workouts going on, on these days.  When this trip is all said and done, I will have a story to share with everyone.  But, in the fairness of keeping things quiet, I can’t share that story right now.  All I have to say is that I haven’t had SO much adrenaline flowing in a long time.  If I happen to have a chance to talk to people, I will share that story.  The internet can be seen by so many people, so I don’t want to post it on here.  This week seemed to just fly by.  I guess that’s a good thing.  Right now, nothing is really guaranteed.  I just have to keep giving it 110% and know that I gave it my all.  I’ve been VERY focused on this so far and lucky that my wife has helped out tremendously. The stress level hasn’t dropped though and I doubt it will.  I’ll just keep taking it one day at a time.

Survived another week!  We are getting crammed with information.  Tons of great information I might add.  Today (Friday) we took a bunch of lumps.  A little different from what I have been use to, but I made it.  Probably the hardest day thus far.  Had the first job knowledge test as well and I passed that with flying colors.  That caught me by suprise as I wasn’t feeling too confident after taking the test.  Still haven’t got use to the uniforms pressing and the boot shining, but it is slowly getting easier.  So much information to process… Hope I can sleep this weekend!!