It's shot day today and I hate shots. I'm not afraid of needles but I always break into a sweat and feel nauseated before I even get stuck. And I especially hate how I feel after whether I can't move my arm at all, or I get the body aches and pains. I knew I was in for it today since it is mandatory for all Soldiers to receive an anthrax shot. Number one of a 5 shot series. I was also required to have typhoid and small pox shots. I had the small pox shot as a kid (Mom had the shot given on my hip so as to not scar my arm - thanks, Mom!). This time around, I received it in the arm. The best part about this shot is the oozing pus that is suppose to occur in 7-8 days. Can't wait for that to happen. We have to be very careful with caring for the site until the scab falls off and they don't want us to wear contacts until that time occurs. Great, another added bonus! They drew blood for a pregnancy test even though I got "fixed" a few years back. I have to receive another pregnancy test before I depart. Too funny...that would certainly be an act of God on a number of accounts.
A long with the shots, we went through different stations such as finance, legal, dental, medical and family services. While we were there, there were other groups returning home, going through the same process. All in all, it went very smooth and I'm a "GO" at this station.
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