In non-typical Jessica fashion, I was prepared to leave Afghanistan
two days early. I had packed. Everything had been mailed. All I
needed to do was wait--and not get arrested. Or lose my ID.
In typical Jessica fashion, I lost my ID, which is only important
if you’re planning on flying to Germany. Or, you know, ever leaving
the base. Since the number of lost items increased by a thousand percent in the
last two days an annoyed understanding friend suggested I try dummy
cording.
Dummy Cording—Tying a thick rope (he said 550 cord but let’s be
honest—no one knows what that is) around your waist and hooking everything you
lose onto it. Like a fanny pack—without the pack.
Meaning I’d be able to lose everything at once instead of little
by little. Thanks, but that is really just a terrible idea.
Also I’d just like to point out to all those that are shaking
their head thinking about how not surprised they are (which is probably most
everyone) I only lost my ID twice in 8 months. Yea, amazing.
Also someone returned it! And I’m in Kyrgyzstan—the country that
isn’t real.
