Over and Over Again

Hey all, what's up? not much here, it's finally starting to cool down again. it was only like 98 degrees out today. haha, almost needed my jacket. i think it actually rained out here the other night. from what i've heard that may not really be a good thing, since the raining season isn't really suppose to be until november, and early rain means just a lot more rain during the normal season. all this dust just turns into yucky mud. oh well, only a couple more months. wow, i just can't believe that i am on may way to the end of this deployment.

i just have been preparing and been in this deployment for so long, i can barely imagine a life back in the states. i know it's going to be different that's for sure. it will be my first place all by myself (hopefully not long..steve), it will be the first time i've ever had a place that's not in or around chicago. i think that will be the biggest change. no big city. i think i won't be too much different from here. you know, except that we don't typically get mortared at ft. polk, haha. finally no putting on an IBA and Kevlar (flack vest and helmet) every time i walk outside. oh, and green. wow. like i said, i really miss grass and trees and foliage. that will be nice too. anyway.

so what is everyone up to out there? i miss you guys, and i just miss the normality of home, but you know, i'm lucky. i'm alive, and i'm healthy and i've got the best friends and family i could ever ask for. it's all about perspective. talk to you all soon.