Nothing really new

Well today was one of those days were I went to work and kind of hung out. Work has become more difficult now. It seems that my coalition counterparts don't have quite the amount of things to do that I do. They like to come in and ask my opinion about everthing from computers to camcorders to food and whatever else you can think of. One particular Ukrainian LT likes to come in and use me to practice his English. He speaks very well. I'm quite jealous of my counterparts that speak English, I really don't speak any other language. Many of my coalition friends speak at least 2 some speak 3 or 4 or more. English is clearly the dominant language but it wouldn't be bad to learn another language or two.

So everyday is interesting and learn something new almost everyday. We have 8 other countries that work together here.

Oh so anyways my young Ukrainian LT friend invited me to play basketball, he is only 22 and is quite cocky. He is only 5' 8" or so... so tonight I paid special attention to him and made him eat a few of his words. It was quite fun to hear the Ukrainians break into thier native language to try and get their act together to school the americans.

That reminds me... I need to go into work tomorrow and make a sign using powerpoint making a fake sign that offers basketball lessons. They are very good natured and appreciate the ribbing that I give them. I use a lot of different phrases that they like to hear. The english language is very complex and there are phrases that if taken literally can be totally missed. For instance taking some one to school or down in the dumps. both have double meaning and I think they are using me to learn which ids fine by me, but damn I'm going to have to start closing my office door to get some work done.

Well enough for now maybe more tomorrow