Archive for October, 2009
Short-Timer Syndrome
October 30th, 2009
Short Timer Syndrome is the equivalent of “Senioritis” – defined by Urban Dictionary as “noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: iraq, senioritis, short timer
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Pampering Yourself is Never a Bad Thing
October 29th, 2009
I believe in spoiling myself every now and then – a massage, maybe a pedicure or a trip to the salon. For my return to the states, I decided a massage in Shreveport just wouldn’t cut it. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: europe, hawaii, travel
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Photo Shoot!!
October 26th, 2009
Dave is beefing up his portfolio, so Steph and I jumped at the chance to dress up and pose! Here’s a few of the pics (I edited these, but the ones Dave edits will be so much better I’m sure)
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Packing Up
October 25th, 2009
We had our customs inspection this weekend. Our conex is now packed and ready to ship back to the states. That’s one more step closer to home. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, iraq, packing
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Reason #5,378 I need to leave Iraq
October 24th, 2009
- Wishing for pain so you get to spend extra time with the cute doctor. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, dentist, iraq
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Reason #5,492 I need to leave Iraq
October 22nd, 2009
I’m no cosmetologist. My lack of credentials doesn’t stop me from waxing my eyebrows once a month with waxing strips. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: house of beauty, iraq
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No Worries
October 20th, 2009
We’re almost out of here. We have scheduled flights out of Basra and Kuwait and at this point, I’m not stressing over much. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, iraq, leaving
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Suicide Prevention
October 18th, 2009
I told you a few weeks ago that I was working on a suicide prevention video. I finished it at a pretty ironic time, a day after another Soldier killed himself. Suicide in the military is often swept under the rug and most people don’t know what a serious problem it is; truth be told, it’s a big problem and one that we can’t seem to get right. Where’s the easy button? I lost a very good friend over here, luckily it wasn’t to suicide and he was sent home to get the help he needed. I’m glad to see that the command didn’t turn their backs on the issue, but did what they thought was best.
I was a little disappointed in this video, because despite the fact that I sent out the script a week in advance, some of the participants weren’t prepared. I did what I could with what I had. If it makes one person stop and think, it’s worth it.
Tags: suicide, working
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Our Trip to London
October 17th, 2009
Tags: cade, london, R&R
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A bet lost
October 15th, 2009
The effects of betting against Maj Baldwin that LSU would beat Florida. I was told it wasn’t a smart bet, but a true fan always stands behind her team no matter what the odds.
Tags: basra, football, iraq
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