 When I was a kid, I thought they were the weirdest things ever. It was amazing to me how they could just defy gravity like that. I used to be one of those people who thought, I will never do that. That is for the all stars out there. And then here I am doing it. It's a surreal feeling. I am a Lieutenant Junior Grade, and I'm currently a student naval aviator. Though pretty soon, I'll just be an aviator. For me, I knew from the get-go, I wanted helicopters. That's what I wanted. That's why I joined the Navy, was to be a helicopter pilot. Helicopters is where it's at. It's just, once you get in there and you start flying, you realize that this is what you're meant to do. I was hooked. I loved it. Hovering was the coolest thing ever. You are defying gravity. You're constantly moving your hands, your feet, you're looking at your gauges, and you're just, it's so dynamic. When you get your gear on and you're walking out to the aircraft, you have to do a little bit of level of compartmentalization. You can't let any outside influences affect your flying. So for me, when I get into my gear and I get strapped in, I'm just thinking about what I need to get done for the flight. You need to be the best at what you do. You need to be on top of your knowledge. You need to know what you're doing. You have to be the best. That's why we've been selected is that they want those people who are dedicated and are hard-working, and who are going to come ready and prepared to the best that they can. Because if you're not willing to give your all, why are you here? You have to do your best.