Anthony Swofford / Peter Liota

After catching up on some major sleep Tuesday night I continued into Jarhead. I came to the realization that Swofford and I share this connection. Being, we both are in a time in our lives were we need to adapt and overcome. Anthony on one hand has a slightly more drastic change, in that he has just joined the marine corps, and needs to get completely broken down as an individual to be a "success". I on the other, have to get a feel for a more up tempo life style living in down town Brooklyn. Having to take a major step in life which requires moving away from home, can be rough and lonely. Originally from North Carolina, living in between huge buildings that go above ten floors is not to common, not to mention living three blocks from the promenade is pretty cool. Opening yourself to new living conditions and roommates is quite an experience when living in a completely different area, plus I can only imagine how it feels to have an irrational drill sergeant call you names on top of it. Then having rationality or rules go beyond the limits, for instance when Swofford was asked to draw what a footlocker should like, and apparently drew it poorly, he was beaten, having his head tossed into a blackboard. Where illegally crossing the street (J walking) is accepted as "legal" or allowed even with police enforcement standing at every corner. Although, I do like living in the big city of New York and would recommend it to anyone considered in the city college life.