AlisonMB's Journal

So...

I decided after having a long argument with a friend in the military to pursue my studies. Thats right. Go to 6th form (kinda like college) and try to maintain straight A's. Why did I suddenly jump to this?

Well first off let me say I had already filled out my army application forms and was just waiting on my certificate of character to come back so i could dive right into my dream. Being 17, I am young, strong and ambitious...why waste it?

Then having this argument with my friend changed my mind. He'd view me as just another army girl where it ould be a great achievement for me. They all would.

Asking other military guys, I found out it was the same way. Most would just view me as a hold back, another woman in the military, another "army slut".

I thought it was rather rude to think of a female soldier as just an object of lust. I think female soldiers, marines, sailors and airwomen should have just as much respect. Yea theres a couple that go out of the way but hey thats like judging each individual branches for their own capabilities.

Well i begged to differ.

After reviewing this "insult" i said to myself, "You know what Monique? I'm going to be better. I'm nt going to be a female soldier. I'm going to be a female OFFICER. I'm going to show that person and alot of others that I can lead and prosper instead of being "just another army girl".

So thats why I'm going to study. Thats why I'm going to postpone that dream for another 2 years. Thats why I'll make a great leader.