AquaV
11-27-2004, 08:18 AM
Hey everyone!
Wow, its only been a few days and things are interesting already. Let me tell ya Kevlar is pretty damned heavy, and these vests are absolutely painful, I think my shoulder has a permanent velcro mark in it.
The computer systems and phone systems aren't that reliable here, so I will try and drop updates when I can!
I have gone through orientation and have gotten almost everything situated. I live in a "chicken coop" with about 6 other women even though it has the potential for many more. No cat fights yet, so that is a bonus! Who knows when I might get more info on the living situation!
Food is pretty decent, some meals great, some meals are better in the trash. It's cool to see the cokes with the sweet old style pull tabs. I love it, brought back memories of my childhood. I had an entertaining time in Dubai during my stay there. Seems my friend was right, Middle Eastern men love me. HA! One even bought a bottle of 212 perfume as a gift while I was at the mall. Holy geez! What insanity! Oh well, made for an entertaining short story.
Well, gotta get going...hopefully another update soon.
Another random fact: Looks like I might be traveling in the somewhat near future to other parts of Iraq! That would be sooo cool!!! Love you all and missing the fun already! And anytime partying, please have a drink for me!
-A
Wow, its only been a few days and things are interesting already. Let me tell ya Kevlar is pretty damned heavy, and these vests are absolutely painful, I think my shoulder has a permanent velcro mark in it.
The computer systems and phone systems aren't that reliable here, so I will try and drop updates when I can!
I have gone through orientation and have gotten almost everything situated. I live in a "chicken coop" with about 6 other women even though it has the potential for many more. No cat fights yet, so that is a bonus! Who knows when I might get more info on the living situation!
Food is pretty decent, some meals great, some meals are better in the trash. It's cool to see the cokes with the sweet old style pull tabs. I love it, brought back memories of my childhood. I had an entertaining time in Dubai during my stay there. Seems my friend was right, Middle Eastern men love me. HA! One even bought a bottle of 212 perfume as a gift while I was at the mall. Holy geez! What insanity! Oh well, made for an entertaining short story.
Well, gotta get going...hopefully another update soon.
Another random fact: Looks like I might be traveling in the somewhat near future to other parts of Iraq! That would be sooo cool!!! Love you all and missing the fun already! And anytime partying, please have a drink for me!
-A