Here we are at Day 27 of my 31 Days Challenge,
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Day 27
I have quite a large family.....but we remain extremely close-knit. There are 4 of us sisters and we had a total of 12 children among us. We are very proud that they have grown up close and each other's best friends.
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| "The Boys" playing their AIRSOFT Gun Wars....so funny! |
One of my oldest nephews, Nick, recently joined the AIR FORCE!! And is now stationed in Japan!
What an awesome experience for him.....for he gets to see the world!
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| At the airport...heading to Japan!! |
So, for today's post, I thought that I would get an insider's look into the life
of FINDING HOME in a foreign land!
And here is how my "interview" went:
So Nick....tell me about your thoughts when you first arrived in Okinawa:
When I first arrived in Okinawa...I was kind of numb to everything that was going on around me. It was probably because I was really tired or just shock.
Where do you live?:
I live on Kadena Air Base which is located in Ginowan-shi, Okinawa, Japan.
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| Finally getting all his "stuff from home" after being there for 2 months! |
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| View from his dorm on base |
What have you done to it to make it FEEL LIKE HOME?:
Well I really haven't done too much to make it feel like home. I try to make home-cooked meals when I can. But on base it's just like in the States so it's not bad. But as soon as I go off base...it's an entirely different world.
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| McD's in JAPAN!! |
Is Okinawa what you thought it would be?
I thought Oki was going to be a lot smaller, well it's still small compared to Iowa, but there is a lot to do here. The streets are packed full of business, restaurants, and apartments. No space un-touched.
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| meeting actors from Big Bang Theory...all in a day's work! |
What is your favorite part of that city?
I really do not have a favorite part of the city. I have yet to explore all Oki has to offer. So i'll have to get back to you on that.
What do you do on your free time?
I don't have a lot of free time. But the time I do have I try to work on my photography, go out to eat, and shop.
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| his "baby, he purchased |
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| A Fishing Expedition |
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| Pottery making |
I'm not sure I will during my service. But I would like to visit again. Hopefully have someone with me so I may show them the island.
Love you (stay safe, God Speed)
~Aunt Kim
Linking to: The Nester's 31 Days Challenge
1 comment:
This is wonderful Kim :) Thanks for sharing with all of us. A great prospective of all our military service overseas!
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