Journal Entry: "Sunday"

Today is Sunday. I LOVE Sundays. If you choose not to go to a chapel session, you have plenty of time to get everything squared away – laundry, boot shining, locker organization. But most importantly you have time to get to know your bunkmates. The Army has a battle-buddy system where each soldier is assigned a partner for the entire 9-week session. Honestly, it was the one thing I was really dreading. Even though I pretty much get along with everyone, I was dreading the idea of getting placed with someone wholly incompatible with me, especially given the fact that they are all but physically joined at the hip to you and you are guilty by association for all their screw-ups. Fortunately, I got a gem. He’s a great kid from Kirksville, MO named Nick. He’s 18 years old, just out of high school, and has a laid back demeanor about him. His mannerisms and attitude remind me of my brother-in-law, Clayton. His job is 15-Tango (15T) which is Blackhawk mechanic, but my bet is if he stays in he’ll make officer someday. Already I feel a strong bond with him and I can tell we’ll be good friends when this is over.