Saturday, May 9, 2009

No Run Day

Well today was my day off from running which was nice because I definitely needed a recuperation day. Sunday will be my long run day each week. I don't know how long tomorrows run will be but it should be longer than my normal 5+ miles. I hope to work up to over 10 miles each Sunday pretty soon though. Since today is a no running day I figure I will take pictures from around the base here and post what life is like for me here at Bagram. I will start with photos of my B-Hut room. In the B-Hut there are 8 little cubicles which are 7 x 7. They are not the biggest but when you work 12 hours a day and hardly spend any time in it, it really doesn't matter how big they are.

Here is a picture from the entrance of my B-Hut and you can see that it is not very wide at all. You can also see that I have a bunk bed in there and I would hate to be the person who has to sleep up there because the ceiling is right on top of the bunk. Good thing I don't have a roommate so I can use it for storage for all my bags.


This is a picture taken from the back of my room to show both sides of my B-Hut room and to show you my computer desk. Pretty fancy right! Well I hope this gives you a little insight to what I am living in here at Bagram. It could be worse I could be living in what they call RLB's which house 4 to a room. It is nice to be able to shut my door and have a little privacy. Until next time...

3 comments:

Carolyn said...

Okay, third time has to be a charm. I have tried to post comments three times now. Your room I think is smaller than an inmate cell. The good thing is you have some comforts of home, like Grandma's quilt (she'll love that)and a fan. I am proud of your running. Your dad, is keeping pace with your miles. Yesterday he rode his bike and then came home and ran on the treadmill. Got to love him. I tried to call Heather last time a few times. Will close for now. I love and miss you bunches. Be safe....You Mom

Librahope said...

Keep up the good work Brandon...and keep yourself safe! Steve and I are pulling for you! Love you, Auntie Jen

Carolyn said...

You are going good. I am glad for a day off running. I am not sure what I will do next week with the marathon on Saturday. I will probably do the long run Sunday. Then see how I feel. Probably rest until Sat. I want to stay up with you but it might be too much. My body is going through alot of changes right now. Your room looks small but cozy. You take care and we are proud of you. love ya dad