Going to Iraq

heroo · **Joined:** Sep 2006 **Posts:** 6618 **Location:**

After 7 years, I'm going to Iraq once again. Last time I was there I was only 14 (2005), now I'm 21. This is my 3rd time. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm a bit nervous too. It feels like I'm going for the first time again.

I went one year after invasion(2004) and at that time it wasn't really safe though I didn't really realize due my age and my parents being with me. This time I'm going alone and hope it'll be a bit safer.

My parents warned me not to get kidnapped (WTF?) and to be very carefull when visiting any cities. The situation in Iraq has improved but it is far from stable. Despite all the risks I still want to see my country and see how it is now. I want to see my family too, it's been too long since I last saw them.

I'm leaving tomorrow and will stay for 3 weeks. I won't be much on the Internetz over there, so I'll see you guys in 3 weeks (hopefully)!

:love:

Skyve · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 7328 **Location:** Canada

I remember when I visited my family in Morocco, my face when I found a cyber cafe. :yay:

TheDrop · **Joined:** May 2008 **Posts:** 7150 **Location:** uefa2012

ahh I came to US in 2004 when i was 8 now almost 8 years later still havent been to Nepal :/.

Panu · **Joined:** Aug 2007 **Posts:** 3536 **Location:** Around

TheDrop wrote:

ahh I came to US in 2004 when i was 8 now almost 8 years later still havent been to Nepal :/.

The kid next to me [in my business law class] is from Nepal.

woutR · **Posted:** Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:13 am

Be safe!

Mirosuke · **Posted:** Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:26 am

Happy tripping :-)

Been... nearly 2 years since I came here from Peru, and didn't went back, yet.

*BlackFox · **Joined:** Sep 2008 **Posts:** 7923 **Location:**

Just don't do stupid things!

ltsune · **Joined:** Mar 2008 **Posts:** 5751 **Location:**

I would like to see you around in 3 weeks again, so please don't get kidnapped :sohappy:

XMoshe · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:33 pm

Always keep your eyes on your luggage. While back I heard some guy that just came home after being in prison for 7 years in thailand or something. Some guy stuck a bag of coke in his suitcase while he wasn't paying attention.

Besides that have fun! I guess...

MrTwilliger · **Joined:** May 2008 **Posts:** 1374 **Location:** Hiding

Make sure you wave around your money and really show these people just how wealthy you are. Nothing is better than having someone rub their assets in your face :wink:

XMoshe · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:17 pm

MrTwilliger wrote:

Make sure you wave around your money and really show these people just how wealthy you are. Nothing is better than having someone rub their assets in your face :wink:

My assets? You want me to teabag you? o.o

Blurred · **Joined:** Nov 2006 **Posts:** 2894 **Location:**

I'm going to Afghanistan in a few months. For a deployment of course. Be safe in Iraq, the situation has improved... but it's still bad out there, trust me.

Vaya · **Joined:** May 2009 **Posts:** 1848 **Location:**

Sounds like a good story to tell when you're 70 yo =P.
I'm going to a small city near the borders in a charity organization group, can't wait for it.
Anywayz see you in 3 weeks, hope you have fun there, bring some photos back with you.

inky · **Joined:** Nov 2006 **Posts:** 4025 **Location:**

Stay safe

ZaKnighT · **Joined:** Sep 2009 **Posts:** 1730 **Location:** home

alalalalalalalala

JK JK

Squirt · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 8186 **Location:**

Return safely mate

woutR · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:29 am

This is starting to get scary..

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

Holy shit I completely forgot about this guy.

Squirt · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 8186 **Location:**

Has anyone heard anything about this?

woutR · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:31 pm

I just sent a PM. Maybe he has email notification activated so he will see without visiting SRF, which he hasn't since he left for Iraq.

Snazzi · **Joined:** Jul 2009 **Posts:** 1856 **Location:** Qué ?

We can only hope :|

Strwarrior · **Joined:** Oct 2008 **Posts:** 3799 **Location:** ....

If he at least told us which city he is going to :/...

But dnt worry guys its nt as bad as it was, but still it really depends on the city.

MrTwilliger · **Joined:** May 2008 **Posts:** 1374 **Location:** Hiding

I hope he didn't take my suggestion seriously :/

Gaigemasta · **Joined:** Dec 2006 **Posts:** 4474 **Location:**

heroo come back!

Skyve · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 7328 **Location:** Canada

heroo · **Joined:** Sep 2006 **Posts:** 6618 **Location:**

Hee guys,

sorry if I made some of you worried. I'm oke, actually better then I've ever been. I haven't been online much since I've been back from Iraq. I've been quite busy and when I am on my computer now and then I play a game for an hour and that's it. The trip to Iraq was the best I ever had. It totally changed my plans for the future. Iraq is developing pretty quick and is heading in the right way. I'm planning to return to Iraq for good in 5 years. My oldest sister is already living there, my other sister will be moving to Iraq in 3 months and my parents will follow in 2 years. Anyways, just wanted to say that I'm oke and though I won't be replying much anymore I'll always keep checking SRF now and then

Strwarrior · **Joined:** Oct 2008 **Posts:** 3799 **Location:** ....

^ glad to hear that

Snazzi · **Joined:** Jul 2009 **Posts:** 1856 **Location:** Qué ?

Strwarrior wrote:

^ glad to hear that

*BlackFox · **Joined:** Sep 2008 **Posts:** 7923 **Location:**

heroo wrote:

It totally changed my plans for the future

What kind of plans do you have for the future? xD

Squirt · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 8186 **Location:**

^ Look at his recent post.

I'm glad you enjoyed Iraq, have fun and have a good life man

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