Got up and around this morning to talk to Meagan and the kiddos. No video chat again today, just chit chat on Messenger. Nothing real exciting going on. We talked about Taylor's popcorn sales and how he's going to have over $1,000 in sales, so we are very happy about that! So glad he reached his goals through his own hard work and drive! Of course, it helps when family orders things as well! But, the little guy made it to a lot of show and sells to earn it!
Went back to the room and got cleaned up, ready to tackle the day. I went into the office to see if the guys wanted/needed anything from the BX. I just wanted to go for a walk to get some exercise. I stopped by the bazaar to look for Christmas ideas. I really didn't see much of anything, so I headed up to the BX to get a Monster and make my way back for lunch.
On the way back, I saw one of the guys leaving the gym. I was talking to him about my day and how I was struggling to find something unique to Afghanistan, as most of the stuff in the bazaar had "Made in China" stamped on it. He told me about the blue stones here; so, I did a little research. It is called lapis lazuli and it has been mined for thousands of years. There is one store at the bazaar that has a LOT of it. So, I am thinking in the next few days, I will venture back up there to check it out. The jewelry really was amazing!
For lunch, I had a cheeseburger, baked beans, and pizza. Not the healthiest, but it was good!
After lunch, I went back to the room for a quick nap to get ready for the day at work. We haven't been really busy, so I have been trying to sneak in some time to work on my last block of Course 14. I'm thinking I will test the end of this week or beginning of next, so that is good!
Work wasn't really too eventful tonight. I was officially placed in charge of the unit here, so that is exciting! I'm hoping I don't disappoint, as this is my first time really being in charge of something...we'll see!
After work, I went over to the MWR to hang out with a couple of guys. I'm trying to download a game to play with them, but it is taking forever and a day! I got pretty tired, so I headed back to the room to get some sleep. Another early morning tomorrow! That said, night all and God bless!
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