Something can be said for modern, western, life. A lot is said about it here in Iraq. We miss the freedom, stability, and “conveniences.” Little things, like having your own room, being able to eat chow when you want, and not having to think about what might kill you all the time. Some things you just get used to. Like the incoming fire alarm happening after a rocket has hit. No one even goes to a shelter anymore. You are going to get hit or not. Not a lot you can do about it. I equate the danger with driving to work every morning. You will either get hit by someone else driving to work, or you won’t. The modern life I miss. Walking half a block to use the bathroom and take a shower is a pain. Having to take a shower with 20 other guys is a pain. Not having an internet connection of my own sucks. But at least we have power to plug into now. The first tent we lived in didn’t have any electricity. Call FEMA. People are going to die, there is no electricity here! Just kidding, but you can see how different it is here compared to America. I miss my bed too, the one here sucks. The one here is not exactly a sleep number. It could use some work.
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