FAQ

Ok, ok, so it's been forever since my last (and only) post. But I've been busy. Plus it feels like every day is the same around here, until I was telling someone about the same ole and they found it interesting.

This is wild, but one of the surgeons I know here was talking to his mother-in-law and she asked him if he knew a pharmacist named Lydia in Kuwait. haha, he does know me and said that his IN-law's friend knows my grandmother from a college reunion she just went to. I guess my grandmother was giving out my blog address. So I guess you never know who's going to read this! :)

Here are some fun trivia for those who are interested:

What is the average temperature in mid-late May: 105-120 (Day) night (90-100). It is getting hot!!

How many times do I have to salute per day: 20 (I've never saluted this much in my life!!)

How many hours per week do I work: 55-60 (avg)

What do I do for fun: swim, read, cycling class, workout, eat, sleep, watch movies on my computer, woodshop

What meal am I sick of: Surf and turf on Wednesday... YUCK, it smells disgusting now.

Best day of the week: Sundays!! Go to church and brunch and I don't work

Favorite email of the day: Mail-call list, I love to get cards and packages!

Best part of the deployment: Working with awesome people, setting goals and trying to achieve them

Worst part: being away from my husband and everything familiar

How many times have I packed up and moved my stuff: 7 times!!! Wow.

How many bottles of water do I have to drink to stay moderately hydrated (0.5liters): 6-8 bottles, plus drinks during meals

How warm is the pool water outside? 82 degrees, it's like taking a bath!

How long does it take to break a sweat walking to lunch? 2 minutes

What does this heat feel like? Like a hair dryer or oven blowing in your face with little bit of sand thrown in.

What's the first thing I'm going to do when I get back? Hug JT and go out to a nice dinner, NOT in a military DFAC.

What am I going to be outraged about in the States? Paying for bottled water, gum, food and going to see a movie!! Almost everything is free here!

What phrase am I going to say frequently when I come home? "Lydia: Brrrrr, it's cold!!! JT: Baby, it's 95 degrees, put on some socks!!"

What's going to be the hardest decision at home? What am I going to wear?!?! I haven't had to think about this for 8 months!!