Who's got the Midweek Blues?

Perhaps I do... but at least it means I only have 2 more workdays and then another day off.  So there's still that silver lining here even in week 17.  :)  Pretty soon we'll be down to single digits in the weeks remaining count.  Right now it's at 10 1/2 to go.  It's starting to get closer... and closer... to that long awaited return and some much needed TIME OFF!

It's been an ok week thus far.  I just haven't quite felt like myself.  Even with 10 hours of sleep and waking up nice and late yesterday something was off all day long.  Walking out of my room I about fell off the steps (there are only 2 of them).  It was really that sort of day all day, too.  It's hard to explain, but if you've ever had a day that you just basically feel "off" that was me yesterday (and pretty much the 2 days prior as well).  Perhaps it's as simple as being deployed at this time of year and not being able to visit everyone like I normally would.  Maybe it's just being so deep into a rather mundane routine, although it's a busy one, that is starting to wear on me.  Finally, is it just plain being tired?  Working 12 hour days for an extended period of time will wear anyone out eventually. 

It's no secret that we weren't really meant to work this many hours.  That's part of what makes the deployment experience what it is... a deployment.  Can you imagine the poor guys at the coffee shop who do it 7 days a week and NEVER have a day off???  I'm sure that they must get pretty exhausted after some time, even if they are used to it.

Hmmm.... it's odd but my Captain just asked me if I was doing alright and that they were a little worried about me.  I suppose the funk I've been in hasn't gone unnoticed this week.  Of course I'm doing alright... just a little down in the dumps as I mentioned already here.  It's good to know that people care, though, and I do appreciate the concern.  :) 

Well... it's about time for lunch and workout here... not in that order, though.  I'll be working out FIRST, of course!  :)  I hope it goes well... as I'm thinking it will!!!

Peace, Love, and Poker