Memorial Day means a tad bit more when you're serving overseas, especially in a danger zone. There's a kinship with those you're honoring. And there's a special type of camaraderie that develops between those in such a situation.
There's little in the way of daily entertainment; you can't travel and enjoy the local sights, clubs, cultural centers or sports events. Instead, you bide your time working, sleeping, eating and repeating the process daily.
The day or so that you have off lets you pause for just enough time to realize you "might as well be working."
My situation isn't as bad as many, as I have a gym to occupy some time. And I find myself eating more than I would back home ... because it's one of the amenities offered here.
While my diet has made a 180, I'm doing my best to ensure those extra calories end up in the right places. We'll see how that works out, but I'm guessing I'll be adding an extra 10-15 pounds.
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Monday, May 26, 2008
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