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Time to once again open my life up a little in order to share the plethora of wealth I'm about to absorb. I'm going to be back in Iraq through September, so hop on board and check back every couple of days, I'll do my best to update as much as possible. Questions? dtate38@cox.net And check out the site I'm working with: http://www.billroggio.com Support independent journalism!
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Wow... Six weeks and no paycheck. The job hunt is narrowing but as far apart as possible. Some part time action at the local newstalk station... but other than that we are wallowing in distress. If things don't change real soon... I'm going to HAVE to go to Iraq. What a choice: Bankruptcy or Iraq.... At least I didn't get hit by a tsunami.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Maybe it was the ultimate sign of fatigue... but for whatever reason, I've had a helluva time getting back to the computer to write my final entry. Part of me wanted to wait until life was back on track, but I am now guessing that wasn't the best idea.
Fact is, I left Kabul in late November and spent 10 days in Istanbul before meeting my wife in Amsterdam for a week. Since then, I've been here in Virginia stressing about the things many of us do: Job, money, security.
Life over the past month has been quite a change. I almost feel like I needed all this time just to "get used to it again". It really is hard to explain unless you've been to a place like Afghanistan for as long as I was... but it is reality. Much of all I've cared about the past month is sleeping and laziness. Right now I'm trying hard to shake off this funk. Hopefully things will turn around soon.
Tomorrow I have an interview in DC. I've already been offered a job here in Roanoke. So within the next few days, I'll know for sure the direction life will take.
One thing is for sure though: Afghanistan will be with me forever. The people of that country are so tough and dedicated to change. Believe it or not, the story there is one of progressive success. Maybe after 25 years they decided it was time to live instead of die. Dunno. What I do know is that the people of Afghanistan are in better shape now than anytime since 1978 and the United States has a lot to be proud of in being a part of that success. Again though, I would put a majority of the success on the shoulders of the people. For if the people don't want change... there will never be change.
I'm just thankful to have experienced what I have and survived intact. I am now working on a series of documentaries that chronicles my travels. Soon, many of the stories you have read about, you'll be able to see on video. That is my contribution to this effort: To make sure the most important year in Afghanistan's history is chronicled and preserved forever.
ps - You can check out my new article in the February edition of Soldier of Fortune!!!
Fact is, I left Kabul in late November and spent 10 days in Istanbul before meeting my wife in Amsterdam for a week. Since then, I've been here in Virginia stressing about the things many of us do: Job, money, security.
Life over the past month has been quite a change. I almost feel like I needed all this time just to "get used to it again". It really is hard to explain unless you've been to a place like Afghanistan for as long as I was... but it is reality. Much of all I've cared about the past month is sleeping and laziness. Right now I'm trying hard to shake off this funk. Hopefully things will turn around soon.
Tomorrow I have an interview in DC. I've already been offered a job here in Roanoke. So within the next few days, I'll know for sure the direction life will take.
One thing is for sure though: Afghanistan will be with me forever. The people of that country are so tough and dedicated to change. Believe it or not, the story there is one of progressive success. Maybe after 25 years they decided it was time to live instead of die. Dunno. What I do know is that the people of Afghanistan are in better shape now than anytime since 1978 and the United States has a lot to be proud of in being a part of that success. Again though, I would put a majority of the success on the shoulders of the people. For if the people don't want change... there will never be change.
I'm just thankful to have experienced what I have and survived intact. I am now working on a series of documentaries that chronicles my travels. Soon, many of the stories you have read about, you'll be able to see on video. That is my contribution to this effort: To make sure the most important year in Afghanistan's history is chronicled and preserved forever.
ps - You can check out my new article in the February edition of Soldier of Fortune!!!
