What's up peeps?! I've been here at Ft. Lee (Prince George, VA) for about two days and it has been full go from day one! We have been filling out a ton of paperwork and (for those of us with no prior service) trying to learn Army courtesies and customs on the fly. I'm meeting alot of my classmates and it seems we are a very diverse group. Dont hold me to this number but its about 110 of us from all over the country and from all practice areas.  The weather is grea....horrible! lol. It's C-O-L-D cold out here in Virginia but we are getting through it. I find myself inspired by some of my older classmates because they are with us in the cold every minute so if they can endure it then this 26 yr old southern boy can too...Hooah! Before I go any further, I have one question? How Bout Dem SAINTS!? Hooah DAT?! Apparently no one in the NFL, we are world champions. I definitely am beginning to feel that group cooperation/group effort vibe I was anticipating. Its great to be in this enviroment again. I havent felt like this since my college football days. In fact so far it feels like "2-A-Days." We have a set schedule (that is subject to change) and are always on the go. Seems like we only have time to eat and fraternize here and there.  As one of our Cadre said, "As direct commissionees we have a steep learning curve," so its critical that we remain focus. We are learning how to line up in formation and a little bit of DnC (drill and ceremony), and I have never felt so uncoordinated but its cool to be out of my element and forced to learn something totally foreign. In fact, I had some counting problems this morning that one of our Cadre comically pointed out to me. lol! Ft. Lee, VA is beautiful, although it could be because of the snow, and the locals are nice. Im considering on competing for an Airborne slot...We were told that they're only 10 slots available and it seems that 40 of us may be going after those slots. For some strange reason Im drawn to this "I dare you to try" vibe that the cadre are exuding, plus I know I could use the extra PT and although it'll probably hurt, in the long run it can only help, right? Hooah! I've got PT in the morning@0620 so I'm going to try to get some R&R in early tonight. I'd like to thank my partners at my firm, my line brothers/chapter brothers (Xi Beta/Rho Beta Beta/Omega Psi Phi), and especially Aliya and my family for your prayers and support. Also I'd like to thank SFC Castro and the officers, NCO's, and enlisted from Houston's Team 4 of the 1ST LSO for all their words of wisdom and pointers regarding IMT and OBC. I plan to post pics in the near future....gotta get some rest now...GEAUX SAINTS....HOOAH-DAT!? 1LT Wilson...out!


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