EmbraceTheSuck
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I have set my goal to leave for France about a year from now. I know it's kind of a ways out but I have some ends to tie up here (bridges are better crossed unburnt). So I came up with a checklist of things I think I ought to do or at least will behoove me to have completed. This is all based on my research concerning the matter and information provided on this forum:
-PRK Surgery - Correcting my vision to 20/20, no scarring and no side-effects for high-impact or high-altitudes.
-Swimming Proficiency - I'm already a decent swimmer, but hell, it couldn't hurt to be better.
-Scuba Diving Certification - I haven't done it before, I've wanted to for a while now, and I heard it could give me a leg up on the competition.
-Climbing Proficiency - I've climbed before, I'm alright, but again, it couldn't hurt to be better
-Orienteering Proficiency - I've done Land Navigation when I was in the military, I was decent at it but I want to brush-up on my skills (and it's fun to do)
-Shooting Proficiency - I qualified as expert shot in pistol and rifle in the military (and a bazillion other weapon systems as well), I've done reflexive fire and MOUT (okay I just want a reason to throw lead down range)
-First-Aid Proficiency - Been there and done that (quit a few times) but I need to get re-certified.
-Psychometric Testing Proficiency - I don't know if I've done one before but since I heard they administer the test for the FFL I figured it would be best to study.
-Krav Maga and Muay Thai - I've done both before and I'm regularly on a heavy bag for my workouts, but again, you can never be too proficient in kicking someone's ass.
-GPP and SPP (Beep Test) - I'm in really good shape, but I figured the only way to get better at a Beep Test is doing Beep Tests.
-Basic French Language Proficiency - I'm going through Pimselur Language course, Assimili Language Course and Rosetta Stone as well as studying under a tutor so hopefully I wont be an abject failure in speaking and understanding French when I get there.
Any critiques or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.
-PRK Surgery - Correcting my vision to 20/20, no scarring and no side-effects for high-impact or high-altitudes.
-Swimming Proficiency - I'm already a decent swimmer, but hell, it couldn't hurt to be better.
-Scuba Diving Certification - I haven't done it before, I've wanted to for a while now, and I heard it could give me a leg up on the competition.
-Climbing Proficiency - I've climbed before, I'm alright, but again, it couldn't hurt to be better
-Orienteering Proficiency - I've done Land Navigation when I was in the military, I was decent at it but I want to brush-up on my skills (and it's fun to do)
-Shooting Proficiency - I qualified as expert shot in pistol and rifle in the military (and a bazillion other weapon systems as well), I've done reflexive fire and MOUT (okay I just want a reason to throw lead down range)
-First-Aid Proficiency - Been there and done that (quit a few times) but I need to get re-certified.
-Psychometric Testing Proficiency - I don't know if I've done one before but since I heard they administer the test for the FFL I figured it would be best to study.
-Krav Maga and Muay Thai - I've done both before and I'm regularly on a heavy bag for my workouts, but again, you can never be too proficient in kicking someone's ass.
-GPP and SPP (Beep Test) - I'm in really good shape, but I figured the only way to get better at a Beep Test is doing Beep Tests.
-Basic French Language Proficiency - I'm going through Pimselur Language course, Assimili Language Course and Rosetta Stone as well as studying under a tutor so hopefully I wont be an abject failure in speaking and understanding French when I get there.
Any critiques or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.