Gymaniac

Woah. This is it. Just heard the plebes call the 10th minute for Graduation Parade Formation. For me. Graduation is tomorrow morning and I'll finally be the one sitting down on the field. Where did the time go?! It's so crazy to think back over the last 4 years and everything that has happened. I've done more than I ever thought I would do; seen things I'd never thought I'd get to see; and met people who have made a profound impact on my life and will be those friends you never forget about. Graduation has seemed like such a far off event at West Point. Sitting way up in the stands at the stadium, just dreaming about the day that you'd be down there throwing your hat in the air. Well, that day is tomorrow. There's such a mix of emotions going on today and tonight--I still don't think it's completely sunk it. I'm so excited to be able to call myself a college graduate, a West Point Alum, and a 2LT in the greatest Army in the world. I'm nervous because this is my first steps into a new chapter of my life. New home, new job, and new dreams and ambitions waiting to be realized and seized. This past year especially has been one heck of a roller coaster. From going through a year of "lasts", to finally retiring from the sport that has been my life for 16 years, to the ups and downs of applying to medical school-it's all some of the most challenging but also the most rewarding years of my life. God has done some truly spectacular things in my life these past few days and I can only thank Him for being with me throughout this journey over the past 4 years. He's taught me so much and is still teaching me things today. Just goes to show you that West Point is the only place to learn from here) In less than 24 hours I'll be having the infamous waffles and ice-cream breakfast and getting ready to walk into Michie Stadium. Receiving that diploma and commission are the crowning jewels of the 47 month experience that is West Point. That hat will be thrown in the air, and then its off to change into those Army Blues for the first time as a commissioned officer. I cannot wait for tomorrow- to spend it with my family- and to venture into the next chapter of my life and what God has in store for me. Well that's it folks. The official last post of Cadet Chase Brown. The next one will come with a shorter (albeit more impressive) surname. As soon as things wind down and I can settle down away from West Point - I'll post again about the day and the road ahead. ...AND THE FIRST CLASS IS SO SHORT!