My Deployment

Today marks twenty three days from the day I arrive in San Antonio. What can I say other than I’m stoked. Very stoked. Too stoked actually, because now I am counting the days. The problem with counting is you can’t count fast enough. A number every twenty four hours doesn’t cut it…it’s too slow, too long…

That’s not really the reason I’m writing though. I figured today was a good day to pass on an update on the happenings around here. Plus, I was getting a bit sick of looking at the belly on the home page…it had to go.

One thing I haven’t done a lot of is reading. I’ve been reading the current book, In the Heart of the Sea, for two and a half weeks now, and I’m only half way through. It’s not that the book is bad, it’s actually really good. I think I’ve just hit a reading wall. After 21 books in 6 months it was bound to happen. I’ve also found other things to do…

My PSP has been a lifesaver

For example..

I spent two days fixing my computer, which I’m happy to report is fixed…and better than before. A buddy of mine (Chris Vadnais), sent me the discs I needed to fix it and fortunately I was able to figure it out. I was scared for a bit, thought I had lost all my files, but to make a long story short, I didn’t. Now it’s up and running with the latest software, so I’m good to go.

I’ve become quite addicted to my PSP, specifically one game: FIFA 2008. (It’s a soccer game) I’ve gone through three seasons as the manager of Juventus and I’m kicking some bucku butt. I don’t know if I’ll ever put it down. It might just be the best gift in the world.

And…

I did the smart thing and paid an extra 15 bucks this month to get international cable, which I’m using to watch one thing: The Euro Cup. In my opinion it’s the second greatest sporting event in the world behind only the World Cup. The games start at 8:30pm and 11:15pm here, so I’m up past 1:30 every night, but it’s worth it. If you’re not into soccer (futbol) I highly recommend sitting down and watching one of these games. The emotion and excitement in soccer can’t be topped…I promise. I’ve already passed on my addiction to three or four guys here… If I had to pick a winner, I’d say Portugal, but I’m throwing my support behind Turkey and the Netherlands. I know Turkey doesn’t have a shot, but I’d love to see them win…

The PSP and the Euro Cup have kept me busy during my downtime, hence the lack of reading. Plus, I’m still taking two classes and heading to the gym as much as I can so I’m staying busy.

Not busy enough to stop counting though, I still have time to count…by the way, I’m on 23…still.