I'm thinking of joining the Naval Reserves. I'm 38, and not in great shape, but not too overweight or anything.

This is kind of scary for me, but I feel it's about the only chance I have left to do something with my life. If I join, I have to go away to basic training for a few weeks to Indiana. (I'm in Texas) It'll mean leaving my kids and my pets.

What do you think? Would you go?