catching up

[littlesphinx]

I am just back to civilization after a live fire exercise. I am sunburnt, sleepless for three days, and was so filthy that I had to wash my bathtub after I had soaked my weary bones. But my students were fantastic-they flowed across the desert like ghosts: disciplined, silent, fluid....I was so proud.
Life is amazing. I'm receiving an award this week from my alma mater's international studies department, which was completely unexpected.
Five in the morning is so close. I am hardy concerned.