It's the first of November, which marks one month for being in Kuwait!
Sadly, it's hard to believe its been ONLY a month, but we all feel nice
and settled into our temporary home and family. Work has been a bit
slow at times, but will be picking up real fast next week. We have
completed section I and II of seven total sections of concrete, which
will be nearly a half mile when complete. Tomorrow we are paving
asphalt for the parking apron shoulder, which makes for a nice change
from sloppy concrete. Some of our work is already being used by some
Army medic choppers. Our chow hall is pretty good, and its always a
surprise as for what is to eat for the day. I do miss being able to
cook, or go out to eat at your choice though! On down time I enjoy
movies, playing wii sports-yep we have one, reading, and listening to
music. Lately music and reading have been my favorite, its funny that
the
simple things are what I enjoy the most!
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The army medics using our new parking apron |
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Last week, a day after the final crete pour. |
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Our deployment uniform |
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My materials testing lab in a tent |
After work yesterday a small group of us watched a Halloween movie
to celebrate the holiday. Hanging out with some of the guys like that
reminded me of my college days, being with roommates and watching a
movie. As guys we don't always have something worth while to say, but
we do enjoy being around each others most of the time-so movies are
great for that. While laying in my lil bed before I fell asleep I was
listening to some music on my iPod when I heard something slapping at
the top of our tent. The slapping turned into what was a steady fall of
rain, finally!!! It only lasted for about 3 minutes, but it was so
welcoming I took off my headphones to enjoy the sounds. Rain sounds a
lot like little drumbeats as they bounce of the top of a tent. So far
life is not bad, considering as much as I do miss Melissa and our comfy
home. I feel safe and content over here while doing our work,
even though it really isn't that different from work at home. Thank
you all for reading and keeping Melissa and I in your thoughts and
prayers.
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