Gadna

EIE is so crazy to me because we are constantly on the move and having new experiences. At the cost of sleeping, we are able to do more than I could have ever imagined. Sometimes what we do is super fun, but other times it can be really difficult. I’ve learned on this trip that there are 3 main ways in which we experience things. The first being we enjoy the experience while it is happening and after it over, the second that we do not enjoy the experience while it happening but learn from it once it is over and the third being we do not like the experience at all. So far on EIE I am pleased to say I have in one way or another enjoyed everything on the trip and am forever thankful for all that I am experiencing. 

Before Gadna, I was very unsure of what to think of the next 5 days. I am not a very loud or athletic person, so I did not not think Gadna would be for me. I was pretty worried it would be a type three experience, and I would just be counting the down the seconds until it was over. Luckily, my Gadna experience was quite different from how I imagined it being. I learned to appreciate the commands once I saw they weren't a punishment. Looking back on Gadna, it was definitely a type two experience. Although it was really hard for me in the moment, I am happy I did it and feel so proud of myself for surviving. I learned discipline and respect, and have a new found loving and understanding for the army (but don’t worry mom and dad I won’t be joining anytime soon.)