More On Pete

I have been avoiding the subject of Peter's deployment, but this week he DID deploy, so there will be more Peter updates on here now (as was the original intent of the blog). Some, like the one below, will be from him. I'll try to fill in the gaps since his internet access will be sketchy.

Peter says to reassure everyone that he is fine. His flights were uneventful, to the best of my knowledge, and no, I haven't heard the story of the lost boarding pass yet. I'll let you know when I do, because I'm sure it's amusing. He described the area where he is working as "hot, dirty, and full of dicks - I have testosterone overload already." He has a temporary room until he joins his company, and that room has no key. He doesn't have a roommate or an address yet. There are only two pay phones out there, and neither works well, so Peter probably won't be making many phone calls, but he does have internet access in the lounge and he hopes to get a laptop this weekend, so check back here for more updates. He spent the day today working in the clinic treating soldiers who got heat exhaustion on their fifteen mile hike. Apparently that was fun.

As for me, I'm doing much better than I expected. I have lots of support from friends, family, and coworkers, and I've been keeping busy. Yes, I have been eating, and if you doubt that I'll start keeping a food log on here. I have also been sleeping, although slightly less regular hours now because I'm not working. I am also indulging in the usual lonliness therapy - a pint of Ben and Jerry's and a pedicure.

We Love you Peter!