This morning we got on a bus in Columbia, South Carolina and started our way to Baltimore, Maryland. Once we get to Baltimore we are waiting to get on a commercial military flight. Our flight leaves this evening at 0030. This next leg of the trip will take approximately 72 hours. Those 72 hours only gets us to Qatar. Afghanistan will be a whole another adventure. I will tell you all about it once it is complete. I’m sure I look sad in the photo, and I was. They have a USO here and they let me read to the kids and video tape myself, and all the tough face I’ve had melted away.
Now until I can give you a recap of the entire journey I just want to take the time to write a few positive notes about my upcoming year. If you feel some sarcasm you may not be wrong.
- I will never have to decide on an outfit. I will either be in my Army uniform with Navy badges or workout clothes. Nothing else is authorized.
- Everything I brought with me fits in 2 pieces of luggage, which means organization will be a breeze.
- I will be wearing no makeup. In full disclosure I didn’t even pack any so I have not worn any since June 3rd. So now all the people of Afghanistan will know I have no eye brows.
- I only packed sports bras, so complete comfort at all times. Don’t worry about cross contamination. I have one set for wearing to work and one set for working out.
- My laundry will be taken care of. Nothing better than to have a stranger washing your under garments.
- I have two new best friends, 9mm and M4. I need better names for these friends, but they are still growing on me and I’m not ready to bring the relationship to the next level!
- Workout, workout, workout! That will be my cheer. Keeps me distracted and normal.
- I will have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends Plus there are always those characters that just keep you laughing!
- Facebook messenger will be the best way to get a hold of me. I will do my best to answer and keep in touch.
- And last but certainly not least, I have the opportunity to write this blog. I really enjoy writing these and I love having you read them. This has been very therapeutic for me and I hope you continue to follow along my journey. I’ve surprised myself at how much I’ve enjoyed writing these!
So until next time I’m just another piece of luggage on a long flight to my final stop for the next 365 days!