Crave…
I celebrated my birthday this past week. Counting weeks (more uplifting than days), I have under 6 weeks left Boots on the Ground. Then a vacation in wonderful South Beach. With visions of models & Cheesecake Factory Old Fashioned Strawberry cheesecake dancing about in my head, I celebrated with a La Gloria Cubana cigar (Dominican w/ Cuban seed – Original Cubans so overrated) and a non-alcoholic Coors (0.5% alcohol…tricks your tongue). Not exactly a competitive diet…then again, I’m not planning a stage appearance. The night was quiet & I’m wearing my IBA (Body Armor) amid the muffled pops & bangs of 107mm and 240mm rockets. Used more for harrassment, yet deadly when one lands near or in your trailer (stackable room).
Eyes look around hoping for quiet. There’s a certain energy when you feel targeted. Salsa Nights and Karaoke at the State Department poolsides were cancelled….yes, Virginia, we are in a combat zone. I don’t dance, I workout. Anyway, I’d rather get a shower and good night’s sleep in my trailer (with my Beretta M9 and bible bedside). Weather is reaching 100 degree temps, with 60 degree lows…at least it’s a dry heat. Now the sun is down & I finished an intensive upper body workout, making the cigar a more satisfying pleasure. But I’m craving something more. I stroke the Beretta on my body armor thoughtfully… my craving as light as a whisper, yet its pull as strong as gravity. After a 1/2 click walk, guards question me, but my mission is clear. I will have it, I will hold it. And then, its in my hands.
Love that Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte. It’s damn good stuff!
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Harris
May 11, 2008 at 5:39 am
Good post and Happy Birthday to you! Stopping at Starbucks was my "reward" for getting up Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 am to run starting last September…now I’d do it regardless, but I still allow myself that treat…it won’t be long and you’ll get that treat and the cheesecake. Savor every drink/bite and enjoy them fully!!