WISE journal 1

             Even before we started the WISE program I was already well into my topic. I am enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as of Novemember and scheduled to leave in July. I've been working really hard in getting prepared, as I said, long before I was in the WISE program. Monday through Wednesday we have "pt" in plantation by the recruiting office on broward blvd. Which stands for physical training. Not too long ago I was named squad leader which is a pretty big deal for me. The most important part about that is that I earned it. I've come to realize that everything in the Marines is earned. Even the title "Marine" is earned through the completion of bootcamp. Not only do I learn things of my topic, but I also am learning things about myself. Tomorrow I have physical training, which I actually enjoy going to. I enjoy the motivational atomsphere. Most of the times we are not accompanined by any Marines but more recently we are running along side a Marine that just came back from bootcamp or on recruiters assistance. I enjoy that more because we get to meet new Marines besides our recruiters and hear their stories of bootcamp.