I just realized that it's Tuesday. That doesn't surprise me, I don't keep track of what day of the week it is very well over here. I've got a bit of downtime today, thank the gods. I will get some much needed rest after all of these 18 to 20 hour days in the 130 degree heat. I ran 4 miles early this morning before the sun had time to start incinerating everything. Today will be a dvd day for me. Unfortunately, they just don't make horror flicks like they used to. Or I may just be a little too used to the macabre. Either way, I can't complain very much since I'm not having to do massive amounts of activity. I'm hoping to get a package that my friend Anne sent me today. It will bring a carton of Camel Wides that I will thoroughly enjoy. Another plus, I don't have much longer left in Iraq. Just under four months and I'll be back in Germany. I can't wait for that. I've already got plans to travel to Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague during leave in December and January. So I look forward to cooler temperatures, slower days, and crazy nights in Europe again.