Day 1

Our first whole day is officially in the box. Eight straight hours of sexual harassment training followed by a two-hour briefing by the State Department director of the Afghanistan police program. The former was tedious and the latter was motivating. After the ten hours of training I had my psychological interview. I enjoyed speaking on twin passions of floral arranging and listening to vintage Barry Manilow.

Tomorrow will be another long day: physical test, final physical exam with enough shots to prevent the sun from rising, and final staff interviews.