Its been a month and a half since i entered the army. Things have been ok, not fabulous, not horrible, just alright. 

In the army, I've learn how to push myself mentally, sometimes past the inconceivable. That being said, the most important growth experienced the last few weeks have not only been physical, but most importantly mental and emotional. 

When you're facing tough challenges, that hovers between monotonous and strenous activities, we all need a focus, a deliberate point of motivation to keep us charging ahead. Taking one footstep for a purpose,  and another for glory, and another for destiny. The most important challenge is not made up in a form of competition amongst each other, but the ultimate battle is the war that rages inside our minds, that calls us to give in and give up every other second.

But, i'm glad i made it.

No injuries, no sickness, no prolonged pain.

Only a tinch of heartache.

In the deep recesses of the island, my heart grows numb to it,

but back in the world, the shell protecting it fades, and here lies my bare heart, raw and vulnerable.

I really miss her, even if its only a couple of weeks, not being able to see her this weekend, has left a lingering sadness at the back of my mind.

Salmon, signing out.