Update on Nate

Tonight I decided just to give everyone an update on how Nate's deployment is going. He would like to post but has trouble with the internet being reliable. Time will tell if he will be able to post for us... I am also waiting for some photos, hint hint Nate.
Anyway, Nate as you know, has safely made it into Iraq and is settling in to what life will be for him for at least the next 9 months. He shares a trailer with a roommate and word is that they have arranged their room as they like it with what perks they could get such as a TV (for gaming?) and a mini fridge. There is air conditioning as the days are getting hotter and hotter. It's topping the low 100's currently and will rise to 120's and above soon. Low's fall in the high 80's and 90's overnight.
He is currently busy learning his new job and taking it over from the previous soldier in that position. They actually moved the location of the office that he will work out of recently.
Days consist of working, eating and hitting the gym. Fun in Iraq includes your choice of reading books, playing video games, watching movies on you PC, Internet (if it's working) and sleeping. Yes, they do provide some activities here and there for special occasions and try to keep things interesting for the soldiers but daily life can be mundane and can't we all say then same thing for here at home too on most days?
When the internet is working well we are able to chat via Skype and he has been able to call me a few time with the regular phone. If the internet is slow we will exchange email or just instant message but either way communication flows daily and I am thankful for that.
So that is life for Nate these days. I am sure he will read this and tell me something I forgot to mention. Again, I have been harping on him for some pictures of himself so hope to post something soon!