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I believe one could say that we all have a path set out ahead for us .. just depends whether we choose to follow it and make the most of it, and if we are even aware that the path has been lit ahead of us. Just Food for Thought! as I believe.
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<p>what a lovely thought!</p>
<p>"The long and winding road......"</p>
<p>Your stories are very inspirational! THANK YOU!</p>
<p>My dad went on a business trip to Boston when I was in 5th grade. He visted USNA and was blown away. He brought me back a t-shirt and a book on the Academy. The seed was planted. I remained mildly interested into 6th grade, when we went up for a football game. I loved it there, even at that age, and I knew that there was the place for me. I sent in a preliminary application as a 7th grader and got a nice, generic letter in return telling me to hold off a few years and to keep my grades up. Ever since, the end of a school year simply marks another year closer to Navy. Now I'm a Junior and can finally get cracking on my application here shortly. God-willing, all will go well. For me, I really do feel a calling to go there. Even when I would hear about the rough times you go through, the academic stress, etc. I don't feel phased at all in my decision. I'm ready to go, I wish it would come sooner!
Well thats my little, nothing fancy story.<br>
Wish me luck over the next year!</p>
<p>^^^^ If I could send you some luck, would send a bucket full! Keep at it!</p>
<p>WOW EMPIRE! Thanks for sharing and please keep us posted on your progress! Dont forget! FEB 1st is just a few days away and that NASS app is available on-line at 12:01am I believe!</p>
<p>Mine will be one of the first in.
I was already accepted to West Point's SLS, so hopefully NASS will work out too.</p>