I was able to talk to Justin again before bed last night, thanks to Google Chat! I am so glad that he FINALLY got a stateroom, and just in time for deployment. Staterooms are supposed to be automatic for officers but there weren't any available when Justin checked onboard last May. Consequently, he was thrown into berthing 6 along with the other out-of-luck JOs (junior officers).
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| "JO Jungle" |
Aside from having absolutely zero space, there was also a huge plumbing problem. Any time there were clogs on the ship, they would back up into the "JO Jungle". Not pretty! Thankfully, he was moved into a stateroom about a week before deployment, just when we thought he had run out of time. He shares his room, and a computer(!), with two other guys--Kamm and Heighton. This new arrangement has made it much easier for us to communicate so far, and we are both so thankful!
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| (Kamm) |
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| (Heighton) |
He also told me about a workout regimen he and friends Drew, Naomi, and Jocelyn have come up with. They have decided to run (treadmill, bike, elliptical..) 2.5 miles per day for a grand total of 500 MILES by the end of deployment. Even though I think they're all CRAZY, I know this will be a great release of energy or frustrations.
Unfortunately satan is already throwing kinks in his plans--Justin is SEASICK! This from the man who is never seasick. I knew it had to be bad, but I was shocked when he told me they had 15 FOOT seas! No thank you! Please keep him in your prayers while they (literally) ride out this storm.
Fair winds and following seas!
Stephanie
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