I just got back from two weeks out in the swamps and woods of the Oregon coastline, doing military training. I fell in a swamp and my phone died, I threw some grenades, shot some rifles, and had a blast. Now I have a tan, and some sore muscles.
Also during that time, I brought my flashcards out. I have a small, protective case that holds about 50 flashcards, and a 300 card case that I kept in the bay. I am now well into the C’s and though my learning curve slowed down (getting up at 5am and training until 8pm, only to go out and party until 2am didn’t help) along with my brain’s ability to retain information.

I learned probably 200 new words in 2 weeks. A little slower than my average, but still good progress in the right direction. Hopefully I’ll have it down by the end of summer to the last few letters of the alphabet.

Also I have a new roommate moving in. She’s Iranian, so now I’m living with an Iranian and an Afghan (Herati). As soon as my reenlistment bonus comes in, I’m going to get a satellite to get Iranian/Afghan TV, and just bombard my brain with Persian related anything.

Also I hit my six month mark at Rosetta Stone, so I’m getting a free level of Japanese, and ordering a 1,2 package of Latin American Spanish for $40 per level. My other job at the adult toy store has a bilingual sales woman (”passion expert”) who I can practice Spanish with while I work. For the time being, I’m keeping Pashto on hold.