"10/5/10
Hi Mommy,
Even here it seems like things happen on right after the other. I went for my final
follow-up for my knee and was told by the trainer to go have my cough checked out
and when they took my vitals I had a 101 degree fever so they put me on bed rest
for 2 days. If my fever is gone tomorrow I'll go back on full duty.
Like I told Logan, my body seems to be failing me in every way. It's really disappointing
because all I want to do is go back to training.
The best thing we've done so far is the pugil sticks. We each got 2 rounds with
someone from the other platoon. I got knocked over the first round but was able to
get back up. The second round I got in a few good hits. I'm really not crazy about
their martial arts program. I don't know if it's the was they teach it or if it's because
I'm not used to working with girls who have no idea what they're doing. I'll do what I
have to for MCMAP and go back to jiu jitsu.
When Kate comes back (if she's not back already) she wouldn't have been put back
with our platoon because she would have missed too many days. She was probably
put with the next company to pick up.
(**My note** Kate is the girl who lost her sister, 2 days after she shipped out.)
My pink eye went away after I gave it to 5 other people including my rack mate then
I got it again. We did get hit with a storm...not sure if it was the same one you asked
about. It only rained for 2 days but everything was flooded after. We had to PT in it
one day and low crawl through the mud. It was cold and not fun at all. I want to get
this letter out today so I'll try to wrap it up.
The letter you sent on Oct. 2nd got here today (Oct 5).
Hygiene has gotten better. We've washed out hair about once a week and have shaved
3 times already. Did you get my 4 pg letter yet? I don't think we're allowed to have
makeup so don't send any. We don't have time to put it on either. We only get about
5 minutes in the morning to go to the bathroom, get dressed and make our beds.
I'm still waiting on double rats...(rations). We get weighed every Sunday. This past
week I lost 4 pounds but I think it was because I was sick. I haven't been maintaining
my muscle either not being able to PT.
I finished the 3 mile hike but was on light duty for the 2nd 5 mile hike because of my knee.
They're still deciding whether or not to drop me to the younger platoon. I'm keeping my
fingers crossed.
I'll let you know how the rest of the week goes.
Chelsea"
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