farewelltoforeignshores24
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I don't know any mid. I'd be the first in the family to be a Midshipman or even go into the Navy, or be an officer!
I don't know any mid. I'd be the first in the family to be a Midshipman or even go into the Navy, or be an officer!
"SIR! THIS IS NOT A FISHBOWL, SIR!"
Ah, but it is .....
"SIR! THIS IS NOT A FISHBOWL, SIR!"
Ah, but it is .....
Here's another bit of advice from what to you is an old man, but really isn't....
Starting today, RIGHT NOW, never again be "good enough". No. From now on, EXCELLENCE IS THE MINIMUM STANDARD. Nothing less is acceptable.
Don't try to just pass. Try to max it out. Don't shoot for a passing score, shoot for a perfect score. Never slow down. Never lose focus. Be the ABSOLUTE BEST YOU CAN BE at EVERYTHING. Let no opportunity pass you by because you're busy dreaming about the future or of a boy/girlfriend or hanging out with friends. No compromises, no retreat, no surrender. You must start NOW.
Why do I tell you this? Because I didn't listen when I was your age. Sure, I did OK. Heck, I've even graduated, served, and made a decent living after life in uniform, but it look back and I'm almost brought to tears at the number of times I could have been better, which would have made my life easier. It also would have meant that I would have gotten to do what I REALLY wanted to do after graduation instead of having to do what was left.
I've been out of the Navy longer than you've been alive, and I still carry those regrets deep in my soul. Don't be me.
Go get 'em.
"look mom a girl one". I cracked up.
More like a open-air zoo.
PLEASE DON'T FEED THE MIDSHIPMEN. KEEP YOUR ARMS AND LEGS INSIDE THE TOUR ROUTE...