yepim still a marine's blog: "Welcome to the Corps..."

So, I am very close to zero hour. It is currently Thursday and I ship out on Monday. Yeah, only a few days. I think I'll be okay for the most part but I am just worried about so many things, mostly having to enter the PCP program for entering too out of shape and the loved ones I'm leaving behind for three months. I know I shouldn't worry too much because Uncle Sam will take care of me and my loved ones will take care of themselves, but it's kind of like sending your only baby off to summer camp and not being able to keep in contact with them. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but I don't think anyone can really blame me. I'll be gone a long time and all I can do is write. I hope I can maintain my sanity as a jarhead...

From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev'ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job-- The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.