Tomorrow I go in for an MRI of my left knee after work, then I go back to my orthopedic doctor with the results to get feedback on what's up next Monday.  As I've said before, healing has really come along and the pain has gone away as it's been a month since I hurt my knee.  But I'm going to spend the remainder of May on rest.  I'd rather not risk re-injury.  I've always believed it to be a mild sprain or overuse injury of some sort.  And up until now I've done NO major physical activity that involved my knees and have been on strict rest.  Smartly, I've taken preventative measures to avoid another overuse injury by purchasing proper running shoes and supportive insoles to reduce the shock of running on flat surfaces.

I gather that soldiers have to be deeply aware and knowledgeable about what it takes to care for their feet and leg joints.  In fact, I've become acutely aware of my physical health in recent months a whole lot more than I've ever been before.

This is part one of a rather long video on different aspects of going to a Military Entrance Processing Station to enlist. It is a rather long process and so I took my time to just highlight some of the more memorable and important things I experienced over the course of both my visits.

I will be uploading part two of this LONG video sometime soon, as I anticipate being very busy this weekend. So it may end up being next week that I get around to editing and uploading the second half. So watch for it.

Meanwhile, the question to you for this video is...

What was MEPS experience like, if you've gone already?

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The other thing that I wanted to blog about earlier today is the matter of enlisting over going in as an officer.  So far I've had the chance to speak with a few people besides just my recruiter about my options.  With good reason I was advised to go the way of officer because I have a four year degree.  But one of the first things my recruiter asked me about when I mentioned that I've graduated from college is whether I have college loans and how much.  Let's just say that I have A LOT.  Given the amount and where I am in my life, it actually might be more financially sound to enlist and go for Officer Candidate School later on in my enlistment term.  This is the advice I obtained from my recruiter and one of my fraternity brothers that enlisted a couple years ago based on what I explained about my situation.

Staying positive and prayerful.