I took a break from packing my bags yesterday to step outside for a smoke. In case I didn't mention it before, I always thought that Muslims had strange rituals like every other religious group. Afghanistan takes idea to a whole new level. As I'm lighting up a cigarette I take notice of a group of Afghan construction workers looking over the ( Read more... )

At first I was going to write a long rant on my poor choices at MEPS that landed me this job, but I’ll save that for when I’m really bored ( Read more... )

Overall this has been a decent but draining week. Each morning is temperate, but as the sun takes over its position in the sky, the heat slowly strips the life out of me through my pores. While walking back from the gym I saw some guys strumming guitars and smoking a hookah in front of their tent on a makeshift patio. The camaraderie and ( Read more... )

I stepped outside of the PX trailer this afternoon with a pack of cigarettes in one hand and a bottle of orange-pineapple juice in the other. As I was having an internal monologue comprised of bitching about the heat I noticed a couple guys with a can of Copenhagen Snuff. Now, I used to do indulge in the long cut about a year ago, but quit due to ( Read more... )

I have no cause for writing this other than a sudden feeling that I should ( Read more... )

I'm starting to think that this century is going to be entirely consumed by war. I remember in the autumn of 2008 people rejoiced over the idea of Obama bringing us out of the two conflicts and establishing a long awaited Pax Americana. Unfortunately the truth of the matter is that it will not happen. We've already put billions of dollars into both ( Read more... )

There aren't many holidays that I actually celebrate on my own free will. In fact, I usually forget all about them until I look at the unit's training schedule and notice that there's an obligatory 4-day weekend for the observance. The three that I do take the time to enjoy, however, are Halloween, Thanksgiving, and St. Patti's. I won't include my ( Read more... )

Someone tried breaking into my car last night. They weren't successful, however, they managed to completely break the lock disabling me from getting in. I had to call a locksmith last night and made plans to drive my car to the Mazda dealership for servicing over the weekend. I'm noticing more that the things that have bothered me lately have ( Read more... )

There's no further news on my brother, other than my family postponing Christmas until he's back home. My dad was supposed to call me if any updates occurred last night but the response never came. No news is good news, I guess ( Read more... )

Right now I'm working off of three cups of coffee while at the same time tweaking my ass off. I thought the caffeine would give me some pep to finish out the day, but it didn't work as I would have liked. I was still drained, pissed off at everything, and dreading every hour, but at this point the coffee was keeping me from being able to sit still ( Read more... )