In-processing

It is sooo hot in San Antonio.  It's already 85 degrees and probably 90% humidity. 

I drove onto Ft. Sam Houston today around 1100.  I went to Clothing Sales immediately and picked-up some essentials, Physical Fitness Uniform, Rank, etc.  When I went to the housing bldg to check in, I found out that I was going to be housed off-post, at a Holiday Inn.  I have a room-mate.  She is coming in as a Biochemist, but her profession is that of a Toxicologist/Geneticist.  I've never met a toxicologist before, so it's been interesting talking with her. 

Luckily, I didn't have to wait around too long before I was able to complete the first day of in-processing.  Believe it or not, they issued me 2 hand-sanitizer sprays, bug spray, and chap stick.  I was also sized for a kevlar helmet, registered for the class, and had my height and weight taken.  I'll admit it, I'm a chunky monkey, so I needed to be taped.  At that point in time I was really regretting the "going-away" parties and sumptuous dinners at home before my trip down here.  Not to fear, however.  It's so hot, I'll probably lose 10 pounds in the first week.  All of you know how much I love to eatbut it's so hot that I had 2/3 of a baked potato for lunch, no breakfast, and a small salad for dinner. 

Tomorrow should be interesting.  They are picking us up at 0415 (that's 4:15 a.m. for you civilians).  We have to be in the hotel lobby at 0345.  As Jorge put it, not even the new recruits are up that early.  According to the schedule, we're not done with training until 1900 or so (7:00 p.m.).  It should be a long, grueling day.  Since I didn't get much sleep last night, I'm going to hit the sack early tonight and hope for the best.

Shadow is already driving Jorge crazy.  It's too cold, wet, windy, snowy for her to play or get outside for very long.  She's going a bit stir-crazy.  Plus, she goes to the door at every little sound, thinking it's me coming home.  I feel so bad for both Shadow and Jorge. 

I truly appreciate that so many of you have called Jorge to see how he's doing.  This is incredibly difficult on both of us.  Thank you for the love and support you're giving him.