Well this morning was the first time I had to haul myself out of bed at 0500 for 0630 PT, and let me tell you, waking up at 0500 for anything is a bit of a feat for a college freshman. After a quick shower and a brisk walk across campus to the field, things got under way. For Charlie Company (made up of the MSIs, myself included) today was mostly just learning basic commands, rotations, stretches, pretty much just going over all the basics. Even though it was hard to wake up, you certainly feel energized for the rest of the day. PT: The real cure for hangovers... I mean... late night studying.

On another note, while browsing the 'net after I got home, this article from CNN caught my eye, Army officials are currently looking into cutting down tours from the standard 12 months to 6-9 months. As someone who has friends and family over in Iraq, and who may be over there in a few years , I take a serious interest in this. Personally, I think this would be a change for the better, not only for the obvious reasons, but also it would likely get enlistment numbers up. I think we will all be following this story pretty closely, though unfortunately I doubt it will go into effect (if at all) in time to see those over there right now a faster return home.