Just an ordinary day...

I thought I'd describe a typical day here for me by taking pictures!

The building next door where breakfast is "served". It's basically a counter top with Frosted Flakes, hard boiled eggs, Del Monte fruit cups, and bagels. But it's free so I'm not complaining!

The base has beautiful flowers and landscaping throughout.

Our building. Pretty flower boxes!

The study/breakfast nook. I bring my breakfast here and catch up on news and email!

The kitchen!

The bedroom!
I had to take a picture for PROOF that I am actually WORKING OUT! For the first time in my life I go to the gym twice a week. I take a kickboxing class that's an hour and a half (shock) on Tuesdays and an hour long step class on Thursdays. Twice I've been the only person to show for the kickboxing class and I get a personal trainer! This week she took me up to the bag to work on my form. It was the perfect photo-op for proof that I'm working out! Otherwise I know you would never believe it!

Tina, my workout instructor!

M, T and F, we meet for Mass at the chapel.

Where JC works! (no pictures inside allowed)

Lunch with my man! (I should have taken the picture before we ate! It typically is a sandwich, bell pepper strips, chips, and a couple different kinds of fruit. Yum!

After lunch I usually run an errand by walking to the Commissary or library, then it's Rosetta Stone time! I've loved this program but am frustrated that I'm not further along than I am. I think I have learned quite a bit, I just wanted to know more by now!
This has been the hardest part of living here, though I think I've adjusted relatively quickly and well. The supplies in the kitchen are less than desirable! If you can find what you're looking for on one of four floors then you have to wash it again and still question it's cleanliness. But I found myself thinking a few weeks ago, this seems somehow normal! It's all about redefining "normal"! Nevertheless I'll be thrilled to unpack my pots and pans and have my favorite ingredients on hand and within reach. In the meantime, I load up a bag with supplies from the room (including a pot holder, drying towel, salt...) and head down to the kitchen with my ipod!