Why am I awake!?

It's almost 3:30 am and I am working. I wouldn't mind so much if I worked the graveyard shift, but it really throws off my "schedule". Once a week, i have to take part in shiftwork for a 24 hour duty. It really messes things up for me and there is nothing I can do about it. This has to be the least favorite thing to do for anyone out here.
On the flip side of it. Tomorrow morning, I get to see two of my Team Leaders promoted to the rank of Sergeant. They are good junior leaders who have earned this promotion, so my hats off to them. A few other young guys will be getting promoted to the rank of Specialist. I really enjoy seeing young leaders get promoted when they earn it. It's really something to see them step up to the challenge and go beyond your expectations of them. So, at least I have the promotion to look forward to.
Amazon.com, the lifesaver for many soldiers who want/need things and can think of no other way of getting them. I too have been lured in by the Amazon world. Unfortunately, a few of the things I wanted to buy cannot be shipped to APO addresses from Amazon, so I have to send them home, and then have them shipped to me. I already kow what I want and am looking forward to getting them. I am creating an "Iraq Free" haven for myself and those who wish to escape the reality, even if for a short time.
Have taken a few pictures here and really want to post them, unfortunatly they are scattered between a few different cameras and I need to collect them up. I'll probably do that tomorrow sometime.
At this time of morning and after so little sleep, I have only these few things to write about. I do wish to end on a good note: One of the greatest people I have ever known is about to be a Father again. I am not releasing his name because I do not know if he is keeping it a suprise and don't wan to ruin it for him. He already has 2 kids and is an outstanding Dad. I hope to be there when the little one is born. Congratulations! and best wishes for a happy, healthy baby.