You know you've just been on bivouac when...

1. The odours you've produced have created another hole in the ozone layer.
2. Your hair has more oil buildup than the Gulf of Mexico.
3. All non-Cadet food tastes good.
4. All Cadet food tastes shit.
5. You wake up and run to the firepit, despite not having one in your house.
6. You prefer having your mother boss you around than your sergeant.
7. The absence of fire in your life leads to small acts of pyromania.
8. Having free time makes you feel guilty.
9. When you blow your nose, black globs from smoke inhalation come out.
10. Walking without needing to check your bearing on a map and compass is pure bliss.
11. You're thankful that there's no semen on the toilet seat.
12. You accidentally address older males as "Sir" and older females as "Ma'am".
13. You realise that there's food that doesn't come from a tin or a box.
14. Not having to get permission to get food or clothes or new batteries feels wierd.
15. You might not believe in God, but you thank Him anyway for not having to recondition your bedroom after you wake up.
16. Living in a structure not hold up by hutchie cord makes you feel godlike.
17. When you need to go to the toilet, you're happy that you can actually go.
18. You begin to kick the leaves and twigs away from your oven/microwave/stove when you start cooking.
19. Woodless fires amaze you.
20. You feel like a rebel when you put your hands in your pockets.
And as the Colonel always says, you "accidentally ask your mother to pass the fucking salt".

MHSCU Bivouac 2010 was awesome. Spent most of it with Ramsay, and it was heaps of fun. Wish I could go to Annual as well. Saw some real improvement in those kids while I was there, future in the Unit isn't so doubtful anymore. Will definitely go visit whenever I get the chance. Didn't sponge off the guys too much, I think...kind of acted as a spare NCO whenever they needed one. Solid performance from the NCOs and the officers. Learnt a lot, hopefully helped others learn a little. Had a good time. Thanks for having me over!