For my first blog, which I can't believe that I am actually typing, I will tell a little about myself. Then, in the following days and weeks, I will update this site with pictures and stories of my adventures and life experiences.
To start off, I was born in Utah and raised in Idaho; however, I really didn't mature and start a noticeable development until my LDS mission and, subsequently, the move to Europe. That being said, I definitely do not want to downplay the first 19 years of my life, the people that I met, or experiences that we shared. The first years of my life were foundational to my current life outlook and personal development. For better or worse, the last four years of my life, while living in the Rhein Neckar Region of Germany and serving in the US Armed Forces, have changed me. These changes will be highlighted and very noticeable in the upcoming blogs.
Though I want to share my life experiences with family and friends via this blog, I also want to share my view of the world and current international political economy. Aren't you excited!?!
Before I begin the avalanche of blogs, here is the initial stab to give you the basis of me ... hope you enjoy! 
The Mountain West (USA) is my Motherland ... though I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived in a Salt Lake suburb for the first 7+ years of my childhood, I claim Idaho has my true Mutterland. Salt Lake and the surrounding area is truly beautiful and has a lot to offer - especially if you enjoy the outdoors.
The geography of Utah is very diverse; personally, I prefer the moutainous regions of Northern Utah.
I am LDS and belief/support the Church's teachings and standards. Yes, for all you egocentric kinds, we do believe in Christ!
These next few pictures show some of the diverse Utah landscape ... truly a must see.
This is Temple Square in Salt Lake City, one of my favorite places to visit.
Here you can see the Salt Lake downtown 'skyskrapers' with the Wasatch Mountains in the background.
And another view of the Salt Lake Valley ...
One of my favorite times in Utah is the month of August because of the numerous thunder and lightning storms ... I love to take pictures of these storms!!!
Though I am not a huge Jazz fan, Salt Lake is also home to the never-before NBA Champions Utah Jazz basketball team.
One of my favorite past times as a child, was coming home from school and switching the boob tube on to watch a re-run of MacGyver on USA for the fifth time! Now I own (thanks to my sister) all of the MayGyver seasons on DVD!
Here is a map of my beloved Idaho. I really don't have any friends left in Idaho, however, I am in love the beautiful landscape ... especially up North!
In Idaho, there is so much to do ... especially if you enjoy extreme outdoor adventures.
Some of my memories at Bingham High School bring back nightmares of my underdeveloped teenage years; luckily the time has passed ... I graduated with my diploma and moved on. Everthing is an experience, right? Don't get me wrong, I do have several good memories from that time ... but only a very few of them were made at Bingham HS!
After High School, and before I left on my LDS mission, I studied at good ol' Salt Lake Community College for a year. I also studied here for a year following my mission, at which time I graduated with an Associate of Science degree.
I served my mission in the Peru Lima South Mission ... yes, Spanish speaking. Ok, ok, I actually spoke Russian in Peru. On a serious note, I loved my time in Peru and made some excellent friends. In forthcoming blogs, I will highlight some of these people and share some stories.
The Peruvian flag.
After the mission and after I completed my Associate degree at SLCC, I applied for, and, believe it or not, was accepted at BYU. After a short two years (but definitely long enough), I graduated with my bachelor degree in International Studies, with a minor in Latin American Affairs and Aerospace studies.
Don't get me wrong or underestimate my love for the University of Utah. During my two year stay at BYU, I was not a traitor to my true colors (RED!) ... instead, I was an outsider at the Y. Importantly, I wore my UoU colors to class every game day!
Of all my pasttimes, my most fond memories are of attending the UoU basketball games. Some day, if and when I move back to Utah, UoU basketball season tickets will be my first purchase!
For reasons and motives that will be discussed in future blogs, I joined the Air Force and commissioned as a 2d Lt upon completing my Bachelors at the Y. Actually, I transfered from the Utah Air National Guard in February 2002 to the BYU AFROTC detachment. AFROTC was a great experience and I met some really great friends!
Air Power fascinates me.
My first move with the Air Force was a short, eight month stay in San Angelo, Texas, where I attended my military technical training.
After eight months in Texas, I received my first real assignment to the 4th ASOG in Heidelberg, Germany. I was thrilled ...
This single move has had the largest impact on my personal life thus far ... it has also been one of the best combined experiences in my life!
The Rhein Neckar Region of Southern Germany has been my home now for four years ... it is a region filled with natural and man-made beauties. It also has a vibrant, rich history that is easily noticeable as you stroll through old-cobbled stoned streets of Heidelberg or hike the hills of the Odenwald.
This is the tourist-rich city of Heidelberg ...
And here is Mannheim, my home!
The Mannheim Watertower ... aka, the meeting place.
And the Mannheim Schloss.
While working for the Air Force and living in Mannheim, I attended Norwich University and studied Diplomacy and Conflict Management. I graduated with a Master of Arts in 2007.
Late in 2008, I left Active Duty and returned to the Civilian side of the international work force. Leaving the Air Force was a very stressful, and hard decision; however, at the time, it seemed like the right thing to do.
My current employer is SAP in Walldorf, Germany.
Ok ... so that's it for this blog. I will surely write more a little later ... after I plan out the remaining blogs. There is so much to cover and talk about ...
Peace-izzle,
Krugs
