There was a little downer in the form of party goers- my kids of course, who only join in if there are cocktails involved. They swarmed in an alley parking lot far away from the masses of athetes to gather with others of their species. Unbeknownst to me as to why they would drive to imbibe in a parking lot and risk a DUI when the comfort of home beckons. Kids...what's that saying about you can't kick them...
Which brings me to the hump of my R&R. Things are exactly the same as I had left them when I went off in search of adventure. It took me a few days to get back into the swing of things back home and I was ready to run back whole heartedly to the ground hog days of Afghanistan. I was told to expect that, but I did not believe that it could possibly happen to me. But, I have very much enjoyed catching up with my friends and seeing the family. I even had a cocktail at my "Welcome Home" party- I don't normally drink alcohol, but I found I missed it being in a dry country, (or more likely being told that I could never have one.) Chocolate wine is something I recommend that everyone try. Yum! It was so good I followed it up 2 days later with a Margarita!
I have less than a week to go. I've been spending like there's no tomorrow, but on my return I will have a means to heat water for my patients. That is my pet- peeve- no running water in the clinic. I bought a microwave! Now I can heat water exactly when I need it. No more running to the bathrooms and waiting for hot water only to return with it tepid. No more puking people when I clean their ears! I am so excited! We make do with what we have, but now we can also make popcorn. I can't wait!
