by suelarkinsweems | Oct 30, 2012 | On Military Life
Obviously driving on the left side of the road with the steering wheel on the right side of the car is a small adjustment. The first week we were here, I had multiple anxiety attacks just riding around. That first week I thought, “Oh no…there is no way I am going to...
by suelarkinsweems | Oct 16, 2012 | On Military Life
We have been learning to say “That’s different!” instead of “That’s weird!” or less appropriately, “What the….?” Here are a few of the little things that are different. 1. Bathroom light switches are usually on the wall outside the bathroom. Don’t go in and shut the...
by suelarkinsweems | Sep 27, 2012 | On Military Life
Sorry I have been slacking. I am officially in a post-move funk, which has been compounded by typhoons every other week, middle school math, and the ever-present Murphy. Typhoons: Yes, we are having our fortnightly typhoon this Sunday Saturday. His name is Jelawat,...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 30, 2012 | On Military Life
Forgive me for being quiet this week. I am spent. We came through the typhoon fine. We started school. I braced myself next to the phone waiting for phone calls, the same way I had braced myself on the laptop waiting for Typhoon Bolaven to come. School started pretty...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 6, 2012 | On Military Life
This weekend we got to experience our first Tropical Storm/ Typhoon. On Saturday morning, we put away all the bikes, the loose trampoline parts, and lawn mower to keep them from blowing around. We had no idea what to expect. We learned that the difference between a...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 2, 2012 | On Military Life
Our move has been pretty smooth overall, but it has not been without its bumps. My energy crisis/ fashion intervention plan for the day was rudely interrupted by Murphy. He visits Japan, too! First off, let me say, we have had a mostly great experience with housing...
