Category Archives: Military

Head Throb Wednesday Morning

Posted on July 2, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I woke up, skull still pounding, grimaced my way to the car and then on to base. I read for a while in the Freedom Souq and then passed out on a bench in front of housing – using my purse … Continue reading →

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A Day of Shopping

Posted on July 1, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Caleb took Sparky out because he was up, and with Piggy still asleep we left. I opened my door and Caleb leaned in with lips puckered, “We can’t kiss outside.” He said it will be nice to be stationed anywhere … Continue reading →

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A Day Out with Kim

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I might’ve gone to sleep late last night, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me from the new schedule I’m trying to keep. I didn’t have to worry about sleeping through my alarm. I woke up three minutes … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Ramadan

Posted on June 29, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I set my alarm for 4am and then 15 minutes later I was turning the second one off as I made my way outside. The sky went from black to midnight blue. I went down to the beach in Caleb’s … Continue reading →

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First Underway Kind of Day

Posted on June 28, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Caleb wakes me at 4:45 and three minutes later we are in the car on our way to base when I notice the biggest and brightest sun sitting over the water and want to stare at it while driving. I … Continue reading →

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