Chugging along...

Howdy, y'all (that's how you say, "Hi," in Texas-speak).
Very, very fortunately, time has begun to move along at its normal pace for all of us here at BOLC.  After several days of making sure all 300 students had their respective "housekeeping" issues in order, we have finally gotten into some sort of discernable routine.  This helps the days move along more smoothly, although waking up at 0345 each morning tends to draw down the energy level throughout our daily classes!  No matter...the extra PT is beginning to pay off, but not always in a good way.  Allow me to explain myself.  The good news: since arriving here on 13 July, I have lost 14lbs and dropped my blood pressure to 121/77 (although this has a tendency to fluctuate depending upon the amount of paperwork I have to complete...more on that shortly).  The bad news: I have been put on a 10-day profile (which limits physical activity) because I tore one of my lower abdominal muscles.  Let me tell you, friends: trying to do sit-ups and push-ups with a torn abdomen is, in a word, ouchy.  And, unfortunately, this puts me 10 more days behind the 8-ball for passing my record PT test.  It's a set-back, to be sure, but we will keep moving forward as much as possible.  Keep your fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
With regard to the paperwork, on Thursday this past week, I was volun-told to become the S1 of 6th platoon.  In regular jargon, that means I am the head of all personne issues for the 50 people in my platoon.  It's a relatively monumental task, but one I expect to do throughout my career; it's best to get the learning curve portion of the job out of the way while I'm in school, right?
It's about time for me to wrap up this particular edition of the Daily Bugle.  I have several S1 issues to resolve, have to study for tomorrow morning's midterm exam, exercise, talk to my pretty ladies, and try to find full-time employment for after I graduate...anyone heard of any job opportunities for a well-dressed bald man?
Keep in touch, my dear friends.  Call Kate and the girls from time to time, and let me know how your world is going...I love to hear from you.  Talk at you again soon.
Peace.