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Melo
2/12/2008, 06:56 PM
The more I research it, the better I feel about the whole thing. Somehow, it just seems like the right thing to do.

The positive aspects FAR outweigh the negative, in my eyes.

Only negative thing so far - I have not mentioned it to my bf, and Im not sure how he will take it. Hes either going to be very supportive or he wont, in which case I dont need him. Regardless, Id rather have his support and know hes behind me.

My appt. to take tests and such is tomorrow. Ive already removed the piercings and such.

I guess its just waiting for things to come together, at this point.
Mongo
2/12/2008, 07:00 PM
you decided to keep the baby?
yermom
2/12/2008, 07:00 PM
you aren't Jane are you?
Melo
2/12/2008, 07:02 PM
:D
You know what I mean.
1stTimeCaller
2/12/2008, 07:02 PM
congrats! You'll learn a lot about yourself.
Frozen Sooner
2/12/2008, 07:04 PM
If you're doing what I think you're doing, then I think that's a really good choice on your part.
NormanPride
2/12/2008, 07:05 PM
We'll miss you when they ship you off somewhere strange and exciting. :(
bri
2/12/2008, 07:07 PM
This isn't about driving the speed limit, is it?
Turd_Ferguson
2/12/2008, 07:07 PM
and know hes behind me<snicker>
Melo
2/12/2008, 07:10 PM
<snicker>

Heh.
I didn't want to go into details, but to save some pride, Id like to know that the guy who keeps talking about buying me a ring is planning on doing just that, regardless of whether or not I see him every day, or just... not that often.

:(

Thats going to be the hardest part, for me.
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 07:17 PM
GET OFF MY FREAKIN BUS, AND PUT YOUR FEET ON THE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 07:18 PM
Heh.
I didn't want to go into details, but to save some pride, Id like to know that the guy who keeps talking about buying me a ring is planning on doing just that, regardless of whether or not I see him every day, or just... not that often.

:(

Thats going to be the hardest part, for me.


just remember you can give your heart to some boy, but your *** belongs to the Corps.

or one of the three lesser branches.
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 07:18 PM
GET OFF MY FREAKIN BUS, AND PUT YOUR FEET ON THE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't pay any attention to him. Sometimes he has flashbacks.
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 07:21 PM
Don't pay any attention to him. Sometimes he has flashbacks.

after I heard that I was thinking man, three months of this crap
jk the sooner fan
2/12/2008, 07:22 PM
congrats, you're doing a very good thing - your'e going to be part of bigger picture than just yourself

dont worry so much what your boyfriend thinks, what matters is what you think
Harry Beanbag
2/12/2008, 07:25 PM
Good luck.
Whet
2/12/2008, 07:31 PM
Congratulations on your choice!

My niece did the same thing - except Navy. Now she is stationed at Pearl Harbor for the next few years.
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 07:36 PM
after I heard that I was thinking man, three months of this crap
Yeah, but at least you got the totally sweet throwing stars and chucks at the end of it.
Howzit
2/12/2008, 07:38 PM
Good luck to you, Melo.

I made the same decision at about your age and LOOK HOW I TURNED OUT!!!!
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 07:39 PM
Deer lord.
Harry Beanbag
2/12/2008, 07:41 PM
Good luck to you, Melo.

I made the same decision at about your age and LOOK HOW I TURNED OUT!!!!


Hopefully the only things hanging out of her short shorts will be earlobes.
Howzit
2/12/2008, 07:43 PM
:mad:

:mad:
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 07:46 PM
Hopefully the only things hanging out of her short shorts will be earlobes.

are you saying Howzit had the John Stockton look?
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 07:50 PM
http://www.nba.com/media/history/jazz_stockton_240.jpg

There has to be a better shot than that somewhere...
Melo
2/12/2008, 08:04 PM
Good luck to you, Melo.

I made the same decision at about your age and LOOK HOW I TURNED OUT!!!!

Nvm.
OUT.
bri
2/12/2008, 08:04 PM
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/0/03/John_stockton_01.jpg

Those shorts are so short, he's handling three balls.
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 08:06 PM
NUTTERS!!
olevetonahill
2/12/2008, 08:16 PM
Grats to you Melo . You will do just fine .
Scott D
2/12/2008, 08:20 PM
Only piece of advice I can give you is when you fill out the paperwork, be specific on your field choice. Whatever you do, do not put down 'General' they'll whip your backside into Security Forces so fast your eyeballs won't stop spinning for a month.
SoonerStormchaser
2/12/2008, 08:22 PM
Hey Melo...you could come and fly with me. Now there's a comforting thought!
sanantoniosooner
2/12/2008, 08:25 PM
Hey Melo...you could come and fly with me. Now there's a comforting thought!
She's not old enough for you.

Not many are.
Rogue
2/12/2008, 08:37 PM
Which branch Melo?
Idea about your field?
My advice in this thread (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107606&page=5) was USAF and nursing, x-ray tech, or something similar.

I put this in the youtube/video greatness thread I think, but it fits here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zeX5HSBFooI
TUSooner
2/12/2008, 08:39 PM
I'm pitifully out of the loop but I surmise you are going to enlist in the Marines or something?
Best of luck to you in whatever you do!
And if your post was not about enlisting, well... never mind. :O :D
dolemitesooner
2/12/2008, 08:41 PM
Good luck to you, Melo.

I made the same decision at about your age and LOOK HOW I TURNED OUT!!!!
Melo think about this now.
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 08:41 PM
Alright... ...WHo sTOlE DoLEOs PASSWORd??!?
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 08:42 PM
I'm pitifully out of the loop but I surmise you are going to enlist in the Marines or something?
Best of luck to you in whatever you do!
And if your post was not about enlisting, well... never mind. :O :D

I don't think she's going into the Marines
1stTimeCaller
2/12/2008, 08:44 PM
GET OFF MY FREAKIN BUS, AND PUT YOUR FEET ON THE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aww man, I remember thinking, 'That kinda sounded like my last name. Oh crap it was, where did he say to go?' as some large man was screaming out our names and where to take our worthless asses.
Scott D
2/12/2008, 08:46 PM
you sure that wasn't the last time you went to lunch with Mongo and 68? :)
dolemitesooner
2/12/2008, 08:48 PM
Alright... ...WHo sTOlE DoLEOs PASSWORd??!?What in the **** are you talking about Doochee nozzle.
TUSooner
2/12/2008, 09:02 PM
I don't think she's going into the Marines
Is "or something" kinda close?
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 09:02 PM
Your password. I has it.
BigRedJed
2/12/2008, 09:02 PM
DAMMIT TU!!!
dolemitesooner
2/12/2008, 09:03 PM
Your password. I has it.
PROVE IT
usmc-sooner
2/12/2008, 09:10 PM
Is "or something" kinda close?

I'm going to have to go with negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full
1stTimeCaller
2/12/2008, 09:52 PM
yeah, she can read so she couldn't get into the Marines.

I think she's going to work for the Air Force.
SoonerGirl06
2/12/2008, 09:59 PM
Congratulations Melo. Not that it would matter much, but I'm pretty proud of you.

I think what you're doing is very courageous. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.

Keep us posted on everything.
Melo
2/13/2008, 01:13 AM
Of course, nothing is final, yet. Im still in the process. I want to know a lot more about it first.

As for a specific career - at first, I was thinking journalism or still photography. The recruiter said that still photography is all contracted now, so thats out, for now. I was talking to my dad about it, though, and he said I should keep my mind open to other things, and see where I go with it. I have a vast interest in many things, plus Ive been doing leadership-type things for years (surprisingly?) so if I could do something with that, that might work.

I dont know. We will see. Im really excited about it.

I talked with the bf tonight, too. At first he told me he wasnt going to hold me back from something I wanted to do. I always tell him I wont ever be the one to stand in his way, tell him he cant or shouldnt do something, or be the one trying to change him. He reminded me of this and told me he would do the same for me. Then I asked him what he REALLY thought about it, how he felt about it. He told me he thought I should think more on it, to not just jump into it. He said it could go really well for me, or it could not go so well, and either way, I need to explore all of my options instead of just going with what seems great at the moment. But regardless, he said it would suck not seeing me, but he loves me 'to death' and he would support me fully.

:D
SanJoaquinSooner
2/13/2008, 02:09 AM
GoodLuck, Melody!
LoyalFan
2/13/2008, 09:22 AM
Melo,

If you haven't signed up yet consider the Coast Guard.
That way, if you fall overboard you can probably wade to shore.
Besides, they've got the best ditty (but only one band.)
http://www.uscg.mil/band/cgbandmedia.htm
Scroll down to Ceremonial music.

Seriously, since you can't follow Uncle Loyal's path into Armored Cavalry, the Coast Guard would be an excellent choice.

Best of luck and Semper Paratus! (Always Ready!)

LF