I joined the air force. I took to it immediately when I arrived there. I did three years, eight months, and ten days in all, but it took me a year and a half to get disabused of my romantic notions about it.

Summary

In this quote, the author reflects upon their experience of joining the air force. At first, they were immediately captivated by the idea and eagerly embraced the opportunity. However, over time, they gradually realized that their initial idealized perceptions about the air force were misguided. It took them a year and a half to let go of these romantic notions and see the reality of their service. This quote highlights the process of undergoing a change in perspective and shedding the illusions associated with a cherished ideal.

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