Day 47

Day 42 of BCT
 
     Today was a bit more laid back. Wake up was at 0530 and we then had PT. I'm still on profile, so I did all of the exercises I'm allowed and then worked on pushups and sit-ups while the company did 60/120 sprints. One week until the final PT test, so I'm really worried I won't be able to do at least 11 pushups.
     We then got to go to the DFAC for chow. I was so excited to have cereal and milk and yogurt for breakfast! After breakfast, we changed into ACU's and had our phase change ceremony. We officially made it to  Blue Phase! So hard to believe. We only have 3-1/2 weeks left! The commander was funny and asked if we wanted cookies. We said no, so he made us do 10 pushups and called that our cookies. We of course got lectured about staying disciplined and not doing anything stupid. They also said we only have 19 days until we phase again to the Red-White-Blue phase, which is basically graduation week. I'm finally starting to feel like I'll make it. If I can pass my PT test, I'll be there.
      We then went to the PX for haircuts and necessities. I didn't buy much. We're on the homeward stretch now! We had some time before lunch so they had us pull our gear out to start drying. Lunch was another Hot-A, and not very good, but we get pizza tonight! The afternoon was spent cleaning gear and we also had an Army values class. One of the more relaxed DS's led it, so it wasn't boring this time.
      Everyone was anxious waiting for the pizza party. I was just hungry! I ended up in the back of the line, so by the time I got inside the choice for candy was Starbursts. I was pretty mad at all the pigs in the front of the line who had bought extra candy and didn't leave us any. They had a movie on. Zoo. Not a movie I care for, so I sat in the back and enjoyed my pizza. It was cold, but still good. I ate more than I should have on the pizza, but I only drank half of my soda. It's amazing how much your body can change in 6 weeks - junk food is no longer my friend! LOL. Of course the DS's hate the whole pizza party thing because this isn't summer camp, so we got lots of lectures before it was over with.
     Our commander then did a Q+A time with us, giving us time to comment on how we feel training is going and how they can improve in the future. At least this time no one made stupid complaints. We then had a quick HF, and went to change and be counted into the bay. I was able to squeeze 30 dips in before bed. I'm trying to work my arms as much as I can before that PT test. No FG for me and an extra 30 minutes of sleep. I was out by 2115! So glad tomorrow is Sunday!