While flipping through the stations on television, I love it when a channel is projecting this jumpy, high-pitched, synthetic sound and I immediately know it's an 80s movie. And sure enough Arnold makes his on-screen appearance in 1985's Commando. Okay, then Twilight comes on and now I see the hype. When Edward stares at Bella, it's like he's looking at me. Wow. The intensity. Team Edward! We have hot water. I have taken three baths since then. I'm starting to forget nam…
Updated 5 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comBeen sitting in a hotel room for the last week and a half. Except for the occasional three block walk down to the market for chocolate and snacks. Here's my new schedule: - Wake up anytime between 2:00P-4:00P. - Lie in bed for a while, turn on television, check my iPhone. - When the sun goes down around 7:00P, figure out what to eat for dinner. - Drink water, watch television, browse the web (this goes on for hours). - Fast forward to 2:45A, meet with the guys in the hotel dining room fo…
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Updated 19 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comMy mind feels like a roller coaster, but I'm not actually moving. I didn't leave my room once today - not once. It's too bad because there was probably a lot of Independence celebrations going on - would have been really fun to see it. Many other guests here are Muslim and their holy month of Ramadan began on August 12. You can only eat before the sun rises and after the sun sets - daylights hours are for fasting all food and liquid (including water). It's a month to focus on prayer a…
Updated 20 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comTuesday evening was very exciting. Khizer, Reti, Luke and I took a trip to METRO (it's exactly like Costco and it's based all around Europe and surrounding countries). On the way there, using my trusty iPhone, I snapped some photos to share with you. Here's a photo of a large pile of rubble. These piles are everywhere - even at entrances to nice restaurants. This one shows some of the beautiful greenery in Islamabad. I'll get some better shots, but there are a lot of trees and plants…
Updated 22 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comI'm 23. Not many people I know truly keep up with current events. Why? Is reading or listening to news too stuffy? Is it too complicated? Or is it that you just don't care? Most would probably say all of the above. Being here in Pakistan has forced me to watch and read the news all the time. It's a good thing. And guess what? I understand it! Can you believe it? News is easy to understand --- if you really listen. In some situations, news isn't just reporting informatio…
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Updated 25 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comSO MUCH TO BLOG ABOUT! Wednesday August 4: Luke and I went to the bank again with a financial guy from the company. The money I transferred to my account in the States was supposed to clear by Monday, but nothing yet. Finally found out there was a hold on the States end, but will be cleared by Thursday. It eventually worked. But, after we left the bank we had to turn around and go back because the Manager forget to give a form to our financial guy. I haven't written about the Secu…
Updated 26 days ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comHassaan (Script Supervisor) and I ate DELICIOUS waffles this morning! Brief recap of the day: - Wake up at 9am to get ready for a pick-up at 10am - Get a call at 10am, meeting is postponed, pick-up at 12pm - Eat waffles, play cards, review script again - Get picked-up, go to office, wait an hour not knowing why - 1:30P travel for another meeting: subject: unknown Side note: Car ride was like a rollercoaster (100mph with abrupt stops) In the car, I took off my sweater because it was hot.…
Updated over a month ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comMangla shoot. Mangla shoot. Mangla shoot. Military Compound. Standard meal. Mmmm - cappuccino. One Potato, Two Potato!…
Updated over a month ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comIt's about 1:30P right now and a prayer call echoes outside. There are five formal prayers every day that Muslims observe: when the sun rises, when the sun sets, two in between that time frame and the last one around 9:00P. It's a constant reminder of God and to seek his His guidance. The call sounds like a gentle song on a loud speaker. I'll try and record it next time. I haven't seen it first hand, but a local told me before prayer, you have to wash your hands and face three times (m…
Updated over a month ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comI've got nothing but time right now, and trying to write down things so I don't forget. The power goes out at least twice a day, sometimes more. But, it only lasts a few seconds then it goes back on. I'm not sure why this happens, but you can count on me finding out. Coffee and tea are served really hot - like scorching hot. I was trying to figure out why and it's probably to kill all of the bacteria in the water. Other than that, I'm only drinking bottled water. And I actually d…
Updated over a month ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comI didn't have internet for a couple of days. Here's a journal entry transferred from my cell phone... Tuesday, July 27. We travelled to Mangla late at night to shoot a battle reenactment scene. I was really scared last night. Sleeping in a military compound isn't the most comforting, but today is a better day. I slept well and had a yummy breakfast. I actually ate the omelet. I've been scared to eat anything. I just want us to get through this shoot today - safely and successfully…
Updated over a month ago via brookedooley.tumblr.comWhere to begin? While waiting for my flight to Islamabad, I met a nice woman from Manchester. She was going to Pakistan to visit her family for the week. She took off all of her jewelry before her trip so she wouldn't be a target for robbery. The flight was a quick three hours. When I was stepping off the plane, you walk outside and get on a bus that takes you to baggage claim. I was able to get off at the VIP baggage area! Luke met me there with flowers in hand (first bouquet he's…
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