We have started to make our "home" feel as much like home, without our stuff, as we can. After so long living in a hotel, I am thankful to have a home to go to. As I said before, I'm not super excited that it's on base. Right now, they have a "live where you work" policy. What that means is, that if the base you are stationed at (for Joel it is Kadena AB) is less than 98% full, you have to live on base. If it's over that, then they look at a secondary location and it has to be below 98%. If they are both above, then you are able to move off base. For us, Kadena was pretty full, but our secondary base was only at, like, 70%. We were told at first we would be placed there, and then magically they found a place for us to live on Kadena. I would have rather gone to the other base, because it is closer to where I will be working, but there's no arguing here. It is what it is, much to my dismay. So, may I present our home to you during our time here. It's not much to look at, but it does offer a view of the beautiful sunsets from the living room. Inside photos to come when we have our stuff.
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We are just the opposite! We were really hoping to live on base, and the headache they put you through is absolutely ridiculous! I called and Courntey was at 70% for our housing, then Gene went in THE NEXT DAY and they're so full we'll be over on McT, and our house is one we'll be moving into when the people living there move out this week. I have never lived in base housing, and this whole ordeal is why! How bananas to not just be upfront with the information. I hope you get your things soon! I can't wait to get all of our stuff- it's so crazy being without for so long!
I hope your goods arrive soon!
It is frustrating that they won't let you decide if you want to live on base. I think it would be fun to live off base and completely immerse yourself in the culture.
The sunset is gorgeous! I'm back to work tomorrow so I'll be joining you with the 0545 wake-ups! :)
I hope you get your stuff ASAP!
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