We arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh today. We were welcomed to the hotel with flowers and a whole committee -- it was pretty surreal.
My Internet access might be a bit better here, but if our last week is any indication, I'll be too busy to use it much.
Nepal was absolutely wonderful. We were treated so well and had the best guide. My traveling companions are pretty great, too, thankfully.
Crazy to think I'll be home in a week!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Namaste!
Hi, fam!
Not much internet access here in Kathmandu, but I wanted to quickly say we've arrived safe and sound. I can't wait to tell you all more about it; this morning we met with the deputy prime minister; now we're getting ready to head out for lunch and a visit to the Monkey Temple later this afternoon. I basically haven't slept since Friday so things are a bit blurry, but, it's awesome.
Much love!
Laura
Not much internet access here in Kathmandu, but I wanted to quickly say we've arrived safe and sound. I can't wait to tell you all more about it; this morning we met with the deputy prime minister; now we're getting ready to head out for lunch and a visit to the Monkey Temple later this afternoon. I basically haven't slept since Friday so things are a bit blurry, but, it's awesome.
Much love!
Laura
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy 27th Birthday, Eric!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Greetings from the other side of Earth
Hello hello!
We're about three weeks underway here so that means we're starting to settle into a routine. They keep us busy aboard the ship, which is actually a good thing even though it causes a lot of belly-aching from most of the guys. We have to maintain our weapons or vehicles daily, then get classes on any range of subjects (lately it's been Arabic, patrolling, threat weapons, and country briefs), prepare our own classes to teach to the company, teach classes to my squad, work out daily, eat, get haircuts, complete assignments, and any other number of dog and pony show acts. But like I said that while it's busy, it does help the time pass.
I found out yesterday that I won the MEU board to get a meritorious promotion to sergeant, which will probably take place on November 2nd. That's a pretty solid deal given all of the Marines I was up against, though I think a lot of my higher-ups did some good politicking in my favor (which of course they can use to make their own fitness reports look better, which I'm fine with!) It's a win-win. It won't change my job any, it will just be a nice little bump to my government pay check.
We're slated to do our first training off-ship fairly soon. It will be nice to stretch the legs on solid ground for a while in a new place, but chances are there will be some misery involved, too. It should be a good experience overall. Other than that, not a lot has happened (unsurprisingly). I hope all is well back in America and I'm wishing I could be there to enjoy it with you!
We're about three weeks underway here so that means we're starting to settle into a routine. They keep us busy aboard the ship, which is actually a good thing even though it causes a lot of belly-aching from most of the guys. We have to maintain our weapons or vehicles daily, then get classes on any range of subjects (lately it's been Arabic, patrolling, threat weapons, and country briefs), prepare our own classes to teach to the company, teach classes to my squad, work out daily, eat, get haircuts, complete assignments, and any other number of dog and pony show acts. But like I said that while it's busy, it does help the time pass.
I found out yesterday that I won the MEU board to get a meritorious promotion to sergeant, which will probably take place on November 2nd. That's a pretty solid deal given all of the Marines I was up against, though I think a lot of my higher-ups did some good politicking in my favor (which of course they can use to make their own fitness reports look better, which I'm fine with!) It's a win-win. It won't change my job any, it will just be a nice little bump to my government pay check.
We're slated to do our first training off-ship fairly soon. It will be nice to stretch the legs on solid ground for a while in a new place, but chances are there will be some misery involved, too. It should be a good experience overall. Other than that, not a lot has happened (unsurprisingly). I hope all is well back in America and I'm wishing I could be there to enjoy it with you!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sweet Home, Chicago.
Hi, family! Starting in October you'll have seven fewer hours to drive to see yours truly.
This morning I accepted a job with The Urban Network at the University of Chicago and am moving back to the windiest of cities! (I also thought it would be good to prepare for Shopping Weekend 2012 and set up camp early.)
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