The Marine Memoirs - Day 015

Day 15
2009-5-10

Today is Mother’s Day, and I called you earlier. I was pleased that you were doing well, and hope that you will continue to be well throughout the remainder of my stay here in Afghanistan. This morning certainly did not start out well, but slowly became better, before becoming incredibly worse. Since it was Mother’s Day, we were able to go where we pleased, and were required to check in during the normal designated times. My friend Kenneth and I decided to spend most of our morning on the telephone and internet. Before then, I woke up around three hours earlier than most, as usual, and attempted to enjoy my shower in peace, without fifty other dicks roaming around the facilities. Well, to make a horrible story short, there was no hot water. After a brisk session in the shower, I came back to dress, and wake up my buddy. I waited about two hours, but finally managed to speak to the greatest mother ever, and wished her a well deserved Mother’s Day. We went to chow, and I had my morning ritual drink. We discussed life, and how awesome it will be when we’re finally done with this deployment. We signed up for multiple internet sessions, and accomplished many tasks. If I’m not required to be in our germ infested tent that is filled to the max capacity with some individuals of which I despise, I’m out and about making great things happen. We went to chow again, signed up for the internet, and then headed back to our tent to rest up before hitting up the gym. I bumped into Raymond at the gym, and we both swapped some interesting information. We no longer have hot water, and they closed the local toilet facilities until further notice. Now we’ll be extremely miserable, due to the fact that we’re heavily restricted, and absolutely filthy. Oh, and another company rule has just been implemented, which requires us to wear three point slings, when a one point, which of course I own and use… is specifically designed for combat.

I’ve decided to crowd source the ever irksome task of editing and proofreading my book with you guys and gals, so please feel free to make any corrections or suggestions you’d like.