4 Dec

08:40

I got my laundry caught up and squared away, and everything unpacked from my Sick Call bag and Ruck Sack. I had my ruck packed for the FTX [camping trip] when I went to Sick Call on Thursday -- and DSB looked at me on my way out and said I was going to med qtrs. He could tell I wouldn't be back for a while.

My voice is starting to come back. When I got back, DSB said he was glad that I didn't die on them. I must've looked pretty rough. So many people are sick though. I divvied up the cough drops I had. Some of the assholes are using them like candy, but almost everybody really needs them. Even the females are spitting wads all over the ground -- you know how I love that!

My shooting was awesome on Saturday at 75m, but pathetic on 175 & 300m.... I was worried about being behind, but I accomplished in 6 shots what took some people more than 2 days -- grouping (6 shots 2/in a 4 cm circle) and zeroing the sights. I am hoping that my weakness and shakiness was the reason I was so bad at the far targets.

21:01

Well, I already told you how I did on the simulators [in a phone call]. I'm a decent shot when I settle down and don't overthink it.

I really am loving all this Hooah shit, and I'm glad we chose this life for our family. I'm very proud when I strap on all my gear and lace up my combat boots. I'm over the roof when our platoon gets it all together and clicks.