I've been sitting up late like this in my bed for the past four days studying for the board of the Best Warrior Competition happening this weekend (January 8-9).  I am soooooo tired right now it's not funny.  It's 2:04am...  Tomorrow morning I have to report to my unit to do mock sessions of going before the board in terms of the procedures and then the oral questioning on various subjects of Army knowledge.  The latter is the part that has had me stressed out.  The good part is that SSG Amaya, one of my detachment squad leaders, assured me that the board is aware of me having just graduated as a new soldier and will be asking basic questions.  Phew!  But still in the back of my mind, I know to plan for the worst, hope for the best. *fingers crossed, saying lots of prayers* It's just how I'm wired. lol  

Stay tuned!

Army Value:  Personal Courage

Disclaimer:  This is not a knock against my superior in any way, just an honest statement of how I feel as a result of the matter.  My superior and I have an awesome professional relationship and I couldn't be happier to have her as my Unit Administrator.  For the record she said, in so many words, that she believes that I am capable and believes I can rise to the challenge.  My answer to her was that I will do my best, and she agreed.

Last week I learned that I am doing the Best Warrior Competition in Tampa, Florida on January 8-9th.  I actually already blogged about this, but felt the need to express this in video because it has somewhat consumed me and I need to vent--ya know just let it out once and for all.  This is my outlet and I hope viewers don't see me as complaining, but quite the opposite.  My goal is to be myself on here and as honest as possible without violating Operation Security (OPSEC).

Finally, I recorded this video twice and debated for three days whether or not I even wanted to share my feelings on this matter at all.

P.S.  Pardon my junky room.  I'm still half-way unpacked since I got back from AIT. lol