I'm sorry, I did not mean to make this out as the worst place in the world! Actually it could be much worse.
1. I get to see the sun every day and have "fresh" air (actually LA on a bad day is better than the air quality on a good day).
2. I get to eat food while some of the people in Northern Afghanistan are starving.
3. I get to work with some great and interesting people.
4. I am not getting shot at every day
5. The problem set is always changing and we are always guessing who the real enemy is.
Unfortunately, we do get the politics and how the world economy is going down the toilet. The worse thing is that Armed Forces Network (AFN) has only one news channel and you cannot choose between Fox, CNN, MSNBC, or any other news source you get what they send.
A few more things about life here.
We have 220Volts electricity here vice 110Volts like in the states. Fortunately most electronics can work on both.
I "stole" a memory foam mattress pad that was not being used in my old room so I have some cushioning on my bed (the mattress is harder than the tile floor!)
I do have access to my personal e-mail at work, but cannot do anything with the blog there.
We do have a small US Exchange here, but I prefer the one the Brits have. All the other exchanges are way overpriced!!
More later, it is almost 11pm and I have to get up in a few hours.
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I need to know a bit about Afghani culture for the school kits, specifically the bags. Do I need to find fabric with no designs on it? Would a design of tropical flowers be okay on the fabric? Any colors/designs that are restricted/offensive? What about denim? We are working on gathering the items, and I will have the kits to you by the end of October/ beginning of November.
Stay safe.
Trish,
Thanks very much for doing this! Any design or fabric will be good as long as it is not religious in nature. Can't wait to see them!
Thanks again,
Jason
Your recent posts have been informative, but you left a few things out... weather (you're in a drought right), mail (packages take ~6 days and mail ~3 wks.), laundry (drop-off and pick-up), room mate (from out west with 2 kids?). Please elaborate. We also find the differences in the various tribes very interesting.
We miss and love you much! Stay safe!
Where's my comment from yesterday, moderator?
Brigitte called and said she looks at your blog daily but can't leave a comment because John messed with her password. She just wanted you to know that she'll leave something when he finally fixes it. She also says that the shortest sentenance in the English language is "I am.", just FYI. Stay safe.
Glad to see you're doing well. Rubi and I wish you the best.
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