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679 days ago
Iraq is growing... it's getting better here. I've heard stories, how bad it was, and much of it is true. Clearly, though, improvements have been made. There's still kids out there without proper clothing or shoes. There's still children hustling on the highways instead of being in schools... but new schools are being built, and new businesses are being established... this country is starting to heal. Personally, I can't see US forces needed here for very much longer. I think Iraq is ready to be on its own again, or will be very soon. As a soldier, I still have my basic needs. One major issue is a source of entertainment. I have my little wishlist of DVDs and Games... but more than anything I need books. I'm currently writing a book, and I've already completed over 37 written pages. I anticipate it being a very large book, and possibly a series if I can manage to properly develop the characters. This is my first book. Anyway, I'm doing well. My daughter turns 1 Year on the ...
710 days ago
Well day 1 on the the dusty turf, and my laptop is useless. During the trip some rather bad decisions by my superiors regarding personal property affected the backlight on my laptop and now it is impossible to tell what is occurring on my screen. Needless to say, I'm reluctant to trust the locals to fix it, but seeing as I don't really have a choice, I've commissioned a local to attempt to fix it, if he cannot affect repairs by tomorrow (payday) then I'll be forced to ship it back to the states in hopes of using the (hopefully still valid) return policy. While I'm waiting, I've also noticed that my PSP is starting to run worse and worse, often freezing and shutting itself off. Now with no way to entertain myself, and my roommate having lots to do on his side of the room, I've encountered a strong sense of jealousy. I took thorough precautions to ensure the safety of my hardware only to find that it is destroyed upon arrival. I am pretty upset about it. Anyway, I'm not looking ...
757 days ago
I've updated the layout for my homepage a little bit. Check it out. asoldier dotNET
