I found this forum a few weeks ago and have been reading as much as I can in the hopes of soaking up all the knowledge from all the wise Marines and Marine family members. I am almost certain I know enough now to address the forums members correctly, without disrespecting anyone. So here it is:
My name is Monique. I am 25 years old. I'm a California girl born and raised. In high school I was an Honor Student and a Varsity 3 sport athlete. I was recruited to play softball for a Division I school but life happened and school took a backseat to a paycheck. Now here I am 7 years later, working 2 jobs and going to school full-time for the first time. I am technically almost done with my Sophomore year and will be transferring to Cal State Northridge next fall as a Business Major. I have a wonderful job with a company ranked #35 on the Fortune 500 list. The paycheck is great, the benefits are even better, and the people are not too bad either. Only problem is that I leave everyday feeling terribly unfulfilled. I feel like my contributions are appreciated but I don't feel like I am making a difference. For as long as I can remember, I looked at Marines and felt a connection. The way they carry themselves, the way they speak, the way their heads are always high, the burden they carry on their shoulders they carry with pride and without any regret. I want that. I want that feeling. So here I am.
I met with a SSgt from a OSO last Thursday and I will be seeing him again tomorrow. My hope is that I meet all the requirements needed to be given the opportunity to try and become an officer. We will see how it goes.
I have many questions, but I won't ask any of them now. I want to be sure I have exhausted all other resources before I ask. I don't want to have any one repeat something they've already said a thousand times.
This was just a little about myself to let you all know that I am here and I am serious about becoming part of something that is greater then any words could express.
-Monique-