Byvshyj CCCP

[ Wednesday, May 26, 2004 ]

 
I qualified at the range today for work. The score was _lower_ than that freezing day back in January, and I do mean freezing: it was 20 degrees that day. In any case, that's off my mind for another three months. We also did a fun tactical exercise, something we could all use more of and may finally be getting.

Tonight was the last of the Arabic classes this semester. I'm not sure how I'll pursue it in the fall. Right now I have to delve into Russian since my trip to Uzbekistan is coming up within a month.
S [11:01 PM]

[ Tuesday, May 11, 2004 ]

 
Tonight's my 'day' off. I slept from noon 'til 10pm. I've had too many days with 3-4 hours sleep, followed by hours lying in bed after overheating or waking from noise.

After our shift, I went out to breakfast with two coworkers for the first time. It was one of those diners that serves a big plate for a small price: $3.55 got me three eggs (scrambled), hash browns, toast (wheat), and three slices of ham, cut straight from the hock standing by the grill. I ate nothing else 'til getting up this evening. The coworkers have started the Adkins diet--it's popular at work--and had Greek omelettes, forgoing the toast and potatoes.
S [11:57 PM]

[ Friday, May 07, 2004 ]

 
I went to visit Grandma at the hospital after work yesterday and ended up taking her home when they discharged her. We went lunch before returning to her house.

In sad news, a 19 year old cousin of my brother-in-law committed suicide by hanging yesterday. There doesn't seem to be any identifiable reason for it. He ran a successful business which he had started in high school. He was polite and well-liked.
S [10:13 AM]

[ Wednesday, May 05, 2004 ]

 
I went to visit my grandma at the hospital after Arabic class but she was asleep. She had a catheterization this morning. I wonder about the doctor. He did the same thing a year ago and took no corrective action this time either. The only good thing is that he looked at the heart bypass this time and said it's good for another fifteen years. I'm really getting the idea that he's into collecting Medicare dollars since he didn't fix anything.
S [11:09 PM]