1 May

Tuesday was an uneventful day but my night was anything but restfull. It seams my air conditioner has stopped working which has cause me to loose sleep. The lack of cold air has allowed the sand flee population to thrive in my room. The mid-night fliers have been making a meal out of me and the entire population in my location. We have found the best way to fend off the "bed-bugs," because they seem to only attack us at night while in bed, is to douse ourselves with bug spray prior to lights-out and pull the covers up tight around our necks and hope for the best. As I lay there trying to go to sleep I can not help but swat, kick, slap, or rub at the first inclination or perceived feeling of something on my skin. The problem is the sand flies are so small and lite that you do not really feel them when they are on you - their presence is only felt after they have left their mark. This is just another one of those small uncomfortable conditions that Marines and Soldiers must deal with everyday in a far off land. It could be worst - at least I am not sleeping on the ground with the ants. Have a good night and do not let the bed bugs bite.