Wind + Sand = SANDSTORM!

Well only a few days in Kuwait and already I'm getting the pleasure of a fun sandstorm. Normally in the states when it's a windy day nobody pays attention, but here in the desert it means blowing sand, and limited visibility...not fun.  Today's sandstorm isn't as bad as some I've been in (meaning I can still see my hand in front of my face!) but none the less it is still annoying.  Normally when there is bad weather outside in the states, we have to endure it for a few moments while we fumble for our keys to our cars, and then again as we brave the elements from the parking lot to the building...well not here. Here we are exposed to the elements in all their grandeur.  Imagine for a minute that you had to walk 5 blocks for every meal, now imagine having to do that in 100 + heat and blowing sand...well there ya go, that's what we soldiers have to endure here in Kuwait.

But it really isn't that bad, like any situation or environment you get used to it, and the sense of pride that I get from being a part of history and knowing that I am here so that others can enjoy their way of life makes it worth it.  So enjoy your A/C while sitting in the drive through at McDonalds...it's on me!

Sand, Sand, and more SAND!!!

Well it's that time again...the Army called and I'm headed to Iraq for a year.  I just hit Kuwait yesterday and as the title of the post alludes, there is a lot of sand!  I don't mind though, I kinda like it.  I don't know if this is a little strange, but even though it has been 5 years since I was here, I kinda feel like it wasn't that long ago.  Granted while stateside it seemed like another lifetime ago and lots of memories have faded (probably should have blogged more or kept a journal...though I've never been go at journals and I was a little to busy to blog) but it kinda feels good to be back. 

Being here in Kuwait for me is strangely calming...kinda like the calm before the storm.  As most of you who know me, I don't get stressed out about anything or get worked up so fitting for my personality I get mentally prepared by entering an extremely calm, content, state of mind.  I believe this is better than getting anxious or nervous about the environment I'm about to enter. 

Unfortunately no pictures for now, my computer decided to crap out on me so I don't have anyway to upload pictures. 

That's it for now, if you'd like to get my address send me an email at clayw2010 @ gmail.com