It’s been a while since, I posted an entry about one of my observances so I thought that I would give ya another one, although not as comical as copy cat Toyotas. I’ve noticed since I’ve been here how much the military smokes. You can see them everywhere there is a smoke pit, about 4 to 5 folks smoking, like it’s their last. I can no doubt attribute this habit to the inherent danger that awaits those that travel outside the wire to patrol and perhaps curtail all the wrong doing of the Taliban. I can sympathize with that fact; however, I just can’t see the point in smoking even still? I, myself, have never been able to handle a cigarette, or even chewing tobacco for that matter….it makes me gag! I can still remember the first time I ever tried “dip” or chewing tobacco. I was playing legion baseball in the summer for Greer and after what is still the fastest buzz set in, I disappeared behind the equipment shed where I must have vomited 4 times followed by a 2 inning nap. This all transpired during the game! Ahhhh memories!!
Anyhow it amazes me how all these military personnel smoke what seems to be about 2 packs of cigarettes a day and still get up each and every morning to do their PT, running miles upon miles, often times vomiting when they get to their finish line. I guess they too should perhaps give up the habit as I did many years ago. One difference would be that I was never able to start!! A habit such as this may seem trivial or even uneccessary or unhealthy, but I can see where the social aspect that surrounds it would be a must when thrust into an environment such as this. I guess that I can only wonder as I pass by on my way to the gym or work….i don’t know that I’ll ever truly understand?
I hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying some cooler weather, I know I have been!
T – minus 18 days til Dubai!!
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