A New Day

WOW! Where does the time go? I have been back in Iraq for six and a half months now. I've decided to challenge the rainy season. I'm determined to make it through. I can walk on pavement almost the entire way to the palace. It just adds on about a quarter more of the distance.

Food, however, is a different story. That may pose a problem. It's all gravel and dirt right now from the street to the DFAC, so it may not be my route to work. Maybe I can bring my meals, or use the truck to go get them. Well worrying about it is not going to do me any good, so I guess I'll work it out as I go. And besides, the option to transfer may be my only alternative if this proves too much of a problem for me.

I'm thrilled to say that I had another Pin-Up rendering done and I'm really excited about how it turned out. Visit http://www.karinadale.com to see the artists site. Here's the art work.
Yep, the secret is out, I really do have a tattoo on my leg, just like the picture shows it. This pose is in honor of my pool playing days when I was on a league back home. I was never really consistent, but I loved it and had a lot of fun with my friends. I hope to get back into it when I return home to stay. I love the personal touches of my thumb rings (which have a lot of emotional meaning to me) and my own pool cue!

So it rained mud yesterday from what I was told. We had a sandstorm, and then it rained in the middle of it. It's a bit early for rain, but it's been humid here lately so I guess it's been building up. It doesn't encourage me! I ordered some boots, but the were being sent to my Stateside home and my kids will have to send them to me. Probably none too soon to get the over here!

I guess things back home have been pretty good. The family has had time to be together and my grand babies adore my daughters. Then put my son and his wife in the mix and you have non-stop enjoyment ... in the form of either intellectual stimulation or laughter, or several combinations of both! But now every one is back in school or work or steeped in personal projects. It's tough to get back to the real world, but yet there are some wonderful challenges ahead for all of them.

Ah, Life! What do you hold for me? I can't wait to find out!

Well, just though an update was in order, so, there ye be! Sending much love to all my family and friends, and the love of my life.