Category Archives: Entertaining, More or Less

I think it’s rather self-centered to think that I’m going to entertain anyone, so this category is for those posts that I find entertaining, more or less. I don’t care if you do or not!

What I actually do. Part three.

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Adam

Okay, so I’ve left DynCorp where I had a pretty traditional role as an accountant and analyst. I was processing the hell out of data and stuff, so that was cool, but now I’m working with a different company, with … Continue reading →

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Dubai – Wild for the Colonel

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Adam

It’s a strange feeling when you’re in a strange city by yourself, and the city requires that you be a multi-millionaire to do anything fun. So for a lot of my stay, I didn’t want to go anywhere or do … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Dubai

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Adam

The 17th marked my last day of employment with DynCorp. I flew out in the morning, which was the craziest experience I’ve had yet. I know that a lot of my friends have flown out of crazy small airports, but … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Day

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Adam

In the afternoon, specifically during this time of year, the wind kicks up in the Kabul valley, and by the evening, there can be gusts of up to 65 kph. Some of you may be thinking, wait, 65 kph – … Continue reading →

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Mail run

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Adam

The next time I go to the post office at home, I’m going to feel very bored. Yesterday, I went along on the mail run to Camp Eggers, one of the main army bases in Kabul. Alberto – the mail … Continue reading →

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The Three Abduls

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Adam

It has been a crazy week in Camp Gibson, and what drives me crazier is that I can’t really talk about what’s going on over here. You military guys know what it’s like to have to keep things from your … Continue reading →

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Ten to Go

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Adam

Okay, so May is over. I enjoyed you May, I really did, but I can’t say that I’m sorry to see you go. June, same goes for you. No hard feelings to either of you, just take comfort in knowing … Continue reading →

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Kabulbank!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Adam

Today was wicked exciting for me, but I kept it together and stayed cool. We had to drive into the heart of Kabul to visit the bank that services our camp. I was being added as a signatory to the … Continue reading →

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The music that gets me through

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Adam

When I leave my room each morning to head to breakfast, it’s a ritual now to make sure I have everything. Watch – check. Bracelet I made from parachord – check. Cell phone – check. Keys – check. Dining hall … Continue reading →

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Rise and shine – the world is ending!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Adam

The guys in the office are always speaking to each other in Dari, but often, they all speak English and we chat about things. Rhohani and I were talking about the shamsi calendar the other day, and ended up talking … Continue reading →

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