In Bismarck, All Moved In

I got into Bismarck on Wednesday night, and I moved into my billet family's house. There are 2 other kids living with me, one from Denver, Trevor, and one from Green Bay, Sam. They are both really nice kids, and I can tell it's going to be a lot of fun to live here. It's awesome to have a veteran like Sam around because he tells me how he felt at this same time last year, and gives me advice on how to handle certain things. Then, it's awesome to have another rookie like Trevor around because I know he's going through the same things I am. It's a big change. The house is set up almost like a dorm room, and the city of Bismarck, so far, is hard for me to navigate through, but I'm sure that will change. Also, I'm not the go-to guy anymore. In high school, I was the BMOC, but now I have to work my way onto the team, and I have to gain respect from my teammates and coaches. It's exciting...and nerve racking. I really like the change so far. I'm ready for the season to start! One of the things Sam has told me is to think positive, even if you have a bad practice and you feel down on yourself for screwing up. I hope I can continue to stay positive through Hell Week, which starts Monday. It seems like all the guys are dreading it...