18 July 05

Oh my Goodness, it is humid outside! I can't believe it. It was getting muggy this morning at work, but I was inside all day, and when I went out to brush my teeth and wash my face, it was HORRIBLE. I sure feel sorry for that day shift! Don't forget to drink water! I decided to be ultra productive today, so I hit up the gym. (not a favorite place of mine. I don't see the point is sweating like crazy when I'm outside and then inflict it upon myself in the gym, but that's just me). So anyway, I decided that since I actually got myself there, I was going to make it hurt, and I did. I ran 4 miles in less than 36 minutes, and then walked 2 more. I know to some (Andrew) this isn't much, but it is to me. Pretty much I thought I was going to pass out as I walked back to the barracks in the deadly heat. Good times. I drank my fluids, and I'm as good as new now. So I can't recall whether I wrote this on my last blog or not, but we have 19 days to finish the rest of our connexes. That means between the day and night shift, we have to get 3.5 connexes done a night. I think we can do it. Plus, the other group of people working at a different site are going to come help us when they are done. I'm not saying we are coming home right away or anything, but I was talking to 1SG today, and I could see his answer behind his eyes. They know when we are going home, but this unit prides itself on keeping its troops in the absolute dark on everything, so we'll probably be on a plane for some odd reason, and they'll tell us we are headed home...who would have thought!?! I've attempted to sign up for 12 credits this fall. We'll see if I get into them all. I just found a bite on my arm...I think it's from a sand flea. I don't know what else it could be. They go away in no time at all. Good job to the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) winner, Rachel, and thank you Michelle for the low down on the definition. The next accronym is QRF. Have a great day!
-Mere