1/3 of My Life

Packing my bag, probably not going to need flip flops on a military base but I throw em' in my bag anyways...

My mom walks in the front door with me and we sign in with the front desk for this military camp. There is some banter between my mother and the clerk but I don't pay any attention, Im just looking at my room number "492" and the informational pamphlet on the desk.

walking to my room down a long blue carpeted hallway i get to my room and throw my stuff on an open bed.

They have some random fun games, i think to help people get to know each other. everyone in a circle is spelling out letters one after the other in alphabetical order. when it gets to me i make a "u" by laying down with my legs and arms pointed up towards the celing, everybody laughs.

There is a first night dance party being hosted in some big room down the hall. I go and see some familiar faces like John S, Alexis W, and Mel M. I don't dance with any girls I just enjoy myself some dancin' trying to get other people to follow suit but everyone is timid.

They call everyone out for roll call but i dont realize whats going on untill i go outside and see people are sitting against the walls by their respective rooms, i go to mine but dont see anyone there to count me so i go back to the dance room. when everyone gets back no one dances at first untill some kid decides to break dance a little bit and then i start doing a jig, and everyone comences to dance again.

john tells me i was on duty for dinner clean up and thats why i wasnt counted for roll call and that dinner is almost over and i have to go back and help. so i do after i dance for a little longer. when i get to the kitchen Sean is sitting there eating and we exchange some words before i go talk to an official looking guy to get some instructions, i get bored while im sorting forks and knives and wake up.