2 weeks at Ft Dix

I am in the middle of a high speed training at ft dix/maguire air force base. the training is very cool. classroom style. starts at 8. ends at 4. the rest of the day is ours. my friend and i are staying on the air force side. now, we always knew the airforce is far more pampered than us, but OMG.

1st, we are not staying in barracks. we are staying in swanky hotel rooms with every amenity. housekeeping everyday to clean up after us and restock our coffee, towels and toiletries. it is like a vacation!

2nd, the gym/wellness center is off the hook. not just the nicest gym on a base ive seen, but the nicest gym ive ever seen. and i have worked in upscale "fitness facilities". smoothie bars, yoga, Pilate's, kettle bell, spinning and other classes offered every day. sauna and steam rooms in the super clean and brand new locker rooms. every possible machine and equipment you could ask for. add on racquetball and basketball courts. this you would never find on the army side. we get gyms, but thats what they are. gyms. i was always grateful for them. now, it will be hard to go back. we have been working out 2xs a day. we have to take some kind of tylenol or motrin to get out of bed, but were here for 2 weeks, might as well get it in.

3rd, the dining facilities. so, we get cafeteria style meals. its the same on the air force side except for a few differences. instead of horrible coffee, there is an espresso/latte machine. any kind of coffee you like. that is pretty sweet. pomegranate/blueberry water. also, fresh fruit, frozen yogurt, any kind of cooked breakfast (same on the army side), but here is the biggest difference. when you finish eating, you are to clear your area, remove trash and place trays and dirty dishes in their proper area. here on the air force side, they clean up after you!!!! it feels wrong. the first day i was walking around with my tray looking for where to put it. i spotted an employee "excuse me. where does this go"? she said "put that tray down ma'am, we get that for you". WWWHHHHAAAAA?

also on base, pools, movie theaters, fun centers, shopping, hair salons, liquor stores (they sell booze in the gas stations too), several places to eat and many other things to do. i never want to leave. i have put about 10 miles on my car since ive been here. spent about $25. for example today, breakfast was under $2. its good livin here. im happy.

back to reality in 5 days. boooooooooooo. i wish every army training was like this. this is by far the coolest training ive done so far. add the relaxing portion with the working out? i feel like a new girl.