Embracing the Pink Side!

I don't think this post needs much explanation.....

Building Blocks

I saw an article entitled "Data Center Legos" and I had to go see.  I think that most people would see this and think, "Wow!  They have too much time on their hands!"  For me, I was like, "I want to do that!"  

I am not sure if it has to be a computer case like the one above, but why couldn't we make something out of Legos like that?  Any ideas as to what we could make?  Here is the link to the original article:

http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/07/essential-lego-gear/

Only 115 more days!

Woot!  118 and a wake up!  Okay, for today's post I decided to take the opportunity to illustrate how things we take for granted are not so common in the rest of the world.  I have found it amazing how often I have encountered the following "warning" sign in my travels:

Encountering stuff like this always gives me pause to not be so quick to judge people for their behaviors.  They look at this sign in horror at the thought of having their backside coming in to contact with the seat.  It really is a matter of perspective.

Okay, it has been a few days since I last posted! After talking to you guys I determined that it is in fact 119 days until I am home for good. Isn't that awesome? Everyday that passes is awesome in my book. I saw this piece in an online magazine I read. I think this is one of the coolest things ever. What do you think?

Super Cool!!!

Well, we are down to 123 and a wake up! The last 24 hours have been spent sitting on airplanes and walking through airports. Nothing really exciting, but line up here, let me see your passport, and is this a 3 oz bottle? So, far the only cool thing I have encountered (but didn't get picture of)is the lay out of the Airbus A340. It has a huge economy class sitting area. (I am cheap) When I walked back to use the restroom, I couldn't find it! I was quickly shown that you have to walk down stairs to the bathrooms! How weird is that? A bathroom deck! Overall, I have to say that traveling has been harder this time because the end is close. It was really hard to leave this time as everyone has the understanding that this is it. I think we all would have preferred for me not to go back, but we are so close to wrapping things up it would be like stopping 3 feet from the finish line. And, if anyone wants to know, I had a fantastic leave and got to do a lot of fun stuff with the family. I think my high point was watching Buttercup and Valiant blasting away targets at the range.

Well, at last our long journey is finally coming to an end. As I sit here writing this, I am getting ready to return to wonderland for one last time. If all goes according to plan, I will have 124 more days until I am home for good. We are going to use this blog to track the days until I am home again. Stay tuned....

Helo Ride!

I used my handy dandy new iPod to record my helo trip back to the base. The video starts out with us taxing out and then taking off. About two minutes in, the video will cut over to our approach. As we are coming in, we pass over the new FOB being built next to where I am stationed. Yes, it really is that noisy and vibrates that much!

http://nagle5.com/helo.wmv