News Reports

You know we get Fox News out here. I remember watching it before I left, and how mad I would get at the people, and how riled up it would get me. Like this woman in Florida. It's weird, being back at home, I was listening for news out here, and now being here, I'm listening for news back at home. This case is the perfect example. I know that if I were back at home still I would have deep feelings about this case. Now that I'm out here though, it seems so trivial. Knowing that when you wake up in the morning you thank god for everyday that you have, things like that just don't matter anymore. I'm forgetting to understand why people get so enmeshed in the way others are living their lives, and so angry about it, and how they forget to live their own life. The farther that I get away from that the more I realize that I've been forgetting to live my own life, and forgetting to define my own morals and ethics. It was so easy for me to tell someone else that what they were doing was wrong, by could I define for myself what was wrong without being prompted?

I'm so happy that I have this chance to grow and learn about life, and everyday is a new experience, and you become closer to yourself and your conscience. Life is more clear, and what's important is more clear. Who is important is more clear. I'm glad to say that when I get home, I'll be a changed woman.

I finally got some pictures that I ordered off of O-foto. Some from my the marathon. One with Andy holding up a bottle of wine and his credit card, with a stunned look on his face. Thanks Andy, anytime I need some cheering up, I just look up at it, and it gives me a laugh.

I'm sure you can tell that I have a lot on my mind today. It's been a while since I posted, and this last week in Kuwait has taught me a lot. I was really thrown in the middle of a power struggle way over my head, but I'm learning to manage it and make the best of a bad situation. I'm actually learning that very quickly. I really can't wait to get home and see everyone again. I don't know if everyone knows, but I get 30 straight days off 2 weeks after I get home. Mom, Andy, Steve and I are going to Disney, but after that I'm off, so I can't wait to travel around to see everyone. I'm selling my car and bike, so who knows what I'll travel with, but I'm sure I'll find something. You can actually buy cars here tax free, so we'll see. I really don't think I want another new car. It's so far away anyway. Although, it's already almost April. Wow, this year is going by pretty fast. Okay, I think I've rambled enough. Oh, and thanks for the card Marybeth!! And thanks for the book, Mom!!