How Veeky Forums changed my life
So I graduated today. My parents and most of my friends didn't celebrate with me or cheer. Only a few of my friends were happy for me. I finished with a 4.1 weighted GPA. I'm joining the military, and my family isn't happy with this. Neither are some of my friends, mostly the ones that are female.
When I started working out freshman year, I had scrawny arms and belly fat. I was a loser. All I cared about was grades.
As I progressed, I realized learning isn't just mental. It's both physical and mental. By the time I got to junior year, I knew what I wanted to do. I loved working out, I loved training, and I loved learning new skills. I decided to join the military.
My parents and friends told me to go to college, but I don't want to waste 4 years of my life going to bullshit classes just to get a bullshit desk job and live a boring civilian life.
I didn't tell them until halfway through May. At first, they didn't believe me, but when I signed up they were shocked and angry with me. But some of my friends stuck with me. Those are my true friends, those are the people I respect. I passed the physical test with flying colors.
From Freshman to Senior year, I have gained so much muscle, lost so much fat, and gotten so many great experiences. Learning new techniques, working out with friends, bring my out of shape friends to start training at the gym. I wouldn't trade any of it.
I'd like to thank Veeky Forums for the sense of community you've given me through high school, even if just lurked. I love you guys. If the biggest loser like me can turn into a super soldier, you guys definitely can. We're all gonna make it.