Another Brick in the Wall

I have officially hit the wall. The first two months were chaotic. Everyday presented a new challenge that I was seeing for the first time. Now, monotony has set in. I just wish it happened a bit later in the deployment.

I am not as busy anymore because higher finally gave us some assets to help take the weight off of us. We are no longer the new unit, so people aren't waiting at the gate with presents to greet us. The cold weather (low 40's at night) has kept the insurgents at bay. They generally don't like to attack when its so cold.

And then there's Christmas. I despise the idea of being away from Maria for christmas. Given that last year was the best Christmas I have ever had makes it that much more difficult. Now I know what Im missing.

My last post shed a little light on the difficulties we now face with the SOFA agreement. Don't get me wrong, it's a great accomplishment for the future of Iraq. On one hand, it lets the country take back control of their own future. That's a big deal. What sucks is that it really chastices our ability and keeps us in a constant state of frustration. It is what it is I suppose.

Well Im not writing this blog for you all to feel sorry for me! haha you already do given the amount of junk food that arrives in the mail everyday. Everyone here is safe and counting the days till we can come home. I owe all of you pictures of the Charlie Brown Christmas Trees that we have put up.

Love always
Kyle