Made it!

Well, after 6 full days of traveling, I finally made it to Baghdad and my home for the next 6 months. We took a C-130 out of Al Udeid just as 3 USAF member were being deported from the country (long story-not their fault) so we had to wait to unload the pallet and load their luggage. It went alright and we made it our only about 30 minutes behind schedule, but by then, schedules don't really matter anyway.

Once we got to BIAP I was truly lost. I ended up catching an Army helicopter (which was awesome) over to the IZ and convicning a Lt Col to tote me around until I found my home. He got in touch with my co-workers and they took care of me from there. It took three people to help carry luggage. You can bet I am sending most of the crap through the mail when I go home! Anywho, I got my permanent room, and it is going to take some getting use to. I have a shower and toilet in my room so that rocks. No internet though so most email will probably go through my work email once that is up and running. My roomate is an Army Capt and seems pretty nice. I only met her for a little while as she scooted out the door to get to a function.

All in all I think I will get use to this after a little while. I do need lots of sleep and lots of water to keep me going.

I think that is about enough for now. I hope all is well. Happy Birthday, dad!

Love you guys!

~Me