Boat……..

So I got to experience what life on the boat is like. I went on my second DET, and it was on the boat. Well I guess the good news that I got from the experience is I don’t get sea sick like some others. This was definitely a different experience than anything else I have ever done. It took a little while to get use to the fact that the boat is almost always rocking. Also things run much different on the boat. I also learned how hard it is to inspect an aircraft at night with a blue light, it is difficult. I did get to sign off my first yankee DT out there I am a real dual qual now. So that is what I have been up too. I don’t want to go out on a MEU, I probably will at some point, at least I know I can handle it. Sorry about the randomness in this post. Have any of you been out on a boat/MEU? What did you think/any tips?

Back to blogging………

Me at MCT!

 

 

Ok…so I am sorry that it has been so long since I have posted, 2013 was a crazy year. Ok so I posted once about boot camp and I guess that is all I am going to say it was long, but not as hard as I thought it would be. So I did get hurt at boot camp so after my boot leave I went back to Parris Island for about three months. I did finally heal enough to run my OFT and go to MCT. Well mct wasn’t fun but I made it through everything. I got my actual MOS and came to my school. I am a 6114 a flight line mechanic for hues and cobras which I am pretty happy with I think I will like my job. I am at camp Pendleton so if anyone knows of some cool things to do here let me know I want to do as much as I can while I am here.
Well, change of subject my husband and I have decided to run in the Marine Corps marathon so that is what I am going to start working on as soon as possible. Anyone have any advice for my first marathon???? I don’t have a time goal or anything I just want to make it to the finish and then I will go from there. I am going to try to start blogging more often maybe once a week or so. I hope I still have some readers out there.

 

While I was at Parris Island I went to the Marine Corps ball this is from then.

 

 

Life on Parris Island!

Well sorry it has been a while since I wrote. I have been back on Parris Island about five weeks now. I fractured my foot in two places during boot camp so I had to come back to heal. Well I have finally been cleared to start running again, so hopefully I should be out of here and on to MCT soon.

Since I came back I have been in a platoon with other marines that got hurt in training as well. I say that because I have a question. How do you deal with the people who are always doing wrong, who think the Marine Corp powers them something, and think that they can tell everyone else how to do things. I mean I can follow the rules and if the staff tells me something even if I disagree I just do it. How do I deal with the other junior marines they act so intitled and childish. I need some advice.
On another completely unrelated note I talked my husband into signing up for the Marine Corps marathon to run in 2015. Yay!
Hayes

Me……

I don’t usually post twice in one day, but I have a lot on my mind and want to get it out. I am really excited about going to boot camp and getting the next chapter of my life started. I can’t talk to my husband about being excited, because it makes him feel like I want to be away. I signed for a job today that I haven’t told him about, but I figured I would save that argument for tomorrow. My emotions are torn right now between sympathizing with my husband about meeting upset and wishing he would just let it go so I could really share my feelings. I have also been staying with my inlaws and I feel like my mother in law is finally starting to like me and my father in law likes me less the longer I am here. I am kinda looking forward to just being told what to do for the next three months and not having anything else to worry about. My youngest sister sent me a text today and said she wants to come to my graduation which is nice because we have never really been that close so I didn’t expect it.
Thanks everybody for all the comments and support I really appreciate it.

That is my niece I got that picture today.

This is how my husband told me he went to gear issue yesterday. Boys the smallest things excite them.

Have a good night.
Ashley

Always changing……

Well sorry that I haven’t posted in a few days.  I have been really busy packing the house,  working, and getting all my paperwork for enlistment done. To start with my husband and I are moving today.  Well, we are moving our apartment today and we will move what we have at our house next week. I HATE packing incase you were wondering.
So, how has my enlistment process been going? Well I finally got all of my paperwork sent in which took a while since I am not in the same state as my recruiter. I will be going in to finish paperwork next Wednesday when we go to Mississippi. Then, on Thursday I will go to MEPS and take the asvab and get my waiver submitted. I will get back on Friday night then Saturday I have a poolee function. I will go back to MEPS the following week to swear in and then leave for Parris Island on May 5.
Life has been really busy the last two weeks! I am so excited to get my Marine Corps career started!
I hope everyone had a great week.

Oh my husband graduated from A school today.

Doesn’t he look handsome I Love a man in uniform!

Ready or Not here I go….

Well I officially have a date for boot camp May 6. I can’t believe 25 days from now I will actually be on the island,  it makes me nervous just thinking about it.  I thought I would be leaving in five months and still had plenty of time to prepare. My husband and I have talked a lot mostly today, and he is ok with me going. He does not want me to go he would rather I was with him everyday,  but he understands my reasons for wanting to go now. I hope my family is ok with this because like it or not I am going. So this summer if any of you think of me say a little prayer. I am excited! I can’t believe that at the beginning of August I will be a Marine. Thanks to everyone who reads my blog and comments I really appreciate it.

Ashley

Advice

Well I got my ship date today it is May 6. My husband told me he was okay with this until now, but now he is mad.  He is taking me wanting to go as not really wanting to be married anymore. What should I do?  Should I go and hope he understands and will make sacrifices for me like I have done for him. Should I stay and just continue working at a job where I am miserable just so he is happy. Sometimes I just need someone to tell me that they support me in anything I do and actually be supportive. What do y’all think????
My run time today was 14:39 and my weight is 137.4

Motivation…

Some days I need a little motivation and that is what the picture is for. So this past month motivation has been in short supply after all the injury and sickness and stress. The motivation and dedication have to come back in full force for the start of April. I have decided on a new running goal for April 50 miles and running at least 1 mile each day. I am going to slowly increase my mileage so I don’t get injured. I have also got to get back to the gym again.  I need to be able to do at least one pull up at the end of the month and I need to lose four pounds.
Completely changing subjects….
I can’t believe that so many people read, follow, and comment on my blog.  It really is motivating to see the comments or just to see that people are reading what I write. It really does make me feel better to know that other women are our there making the same decision that I am making.
I am going to join the Marine Corps! I hope that my family can be supportive,  but if the aren’t its okay. After being so stressed this month I have realized how much I have to make myself happy. I have gotten so use to doing things for everyone else I don’t do anything for me. So, that is why I am blogging, running,  and working out it is all for me. I don’t care what anyone thinks I am going to get what I want out of my life.

Thank you to all my readers and followers.

Ashley

The month of March

Well I started the month very motivated, and ready for the challenge of running everyday of the month.  Well my knee kept more from running for about a week but I was eventually feeling good again.  Then,  my arm started itching really bad and it was really hurting so I finally went to the doctor. So after spending most of the day in the office/pharmacy I found out I have shingles.  Note to self don’t let yourself get so stressed you get sick. I have gone to the gym a few times but having anything touch my arm makes it hurt so I haven’t done much. On another note hopefully most of my stress is over.  I finally got all of our move information sent to TMO and I found us an apartment. This apartment will be the nicest place we have ever lived it is 3 bedroom 2.5 baths 1300 square feet.  We think we might get a roommate.  I also found out my job is going to transfer me,  so I will have a job once we move.  Only a few more weeks until we move. I have decided to start over in the month of April and meet my running and pull up goals. I will also be meeting with a new recruiter in April and hopefully I can get everything moving with my enlistment.
Have a great weekend!!!

Ashley

Day 2

Well today was day two! I just finished my run,  and the weather today was amazing!! Well I only ran just over a mile today at a pace about a minute slower than normal. I have been wearing the brooks ghost 5 running shoes it is by far the most comfortable running shoe I have ever had, but they are very heavy with the pair weighing 1.2 pounds. Since
it is time for me to get a new pair anyway I have been looking at getting a pair of minimalist running shoes probably a pair by brooks. So, I have a pair of vibrams that I have been wearing at the gym and I decided to rin in those today. They felt very different! Anybody have thoughts on minimalist shoes?

This was from today, hopefully I will do 3-4 miles tomorrow.

On a completely different note I thought I would tell you a little more about me. So I was looking at joining the Marine Corps as an officer but after much thought I have decided to go enlisted.  My family does not understand my decision at all and they really don’t want me to do this.  A few years ago when I first thought about enlisting it was just because of the job security.  Now it is for so much more. I have always been a very strong willed independent person. I feel like my family my husband included doesn’t think I am capable of doing things on my own. This would prove that I am very capable of doing anything on my own. I also believe that we should fight for what we believe in and what better way than by joining the Marine Corps.