I haven't mentioned this in other entries, but I have been hitting the gym pretty hard since I have been here. I lift weights quite a bit now and I am showing some pretty good results if I say so myself! At the same time, I'm trying to get rid of the ab flab. I have lost about two inches of my waist. I have to use my waist as a guide and not totally depend on the scale because of the weightlifting. I have to keep telling myself, "muscle weighs more than fat!" so I don't get discouraged! In other news, the dust left us for a day, but then returned in full force, due to thunderstorms to the west and south. That hasn't stopped our "friends" from sending us presents over the wall though. Good thing they can't see either! They were way off this time. They missed us by half a mile today. Sorry for the delay in getting this entry in. It's been interesting here lately. On top of everything, I've decided to try to get my Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist pin. I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess! Wish me luck! Remember, wherever you go, there you are! Until next time...