Picture Time!!

Rob Thomas

Carolina Liar

One Republic

Courtney, Me & my Mom at the concert

Courtney and me at dinner

Seattle, come and go...

After almost 2 weeks off in Seattle I needed to go home. I missed my dogs, my bed and my own truck. I would mention my husband but he's not here so the missing him wont change now that i'm home. I had a really great time on this vacation, and there were some really bittersweet moments.
I got to see Molly for the first time in FAR too long (5years), and we, as usual, had a great time together! I spent a weekend with her and then caught up with her again and went to the local theme park. We had a ton of fun and went on this www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6aUUPCZvmU ride. What a rush! We also went to a piano bar, that was a lot of fun, something i've never done. It was very hard to say goodbye to her, knowing it may be some time before i get to see her again, lets hope not another 5 years. She plans to visit Guam, so i have that to look forward to, we're thinking skydiving is next...
Got to unexpectedly see my mom, lots of people very good at keeping secrets! I'm glad she was there, again i'm not sure how long it will be until i can see her again. We got to do some shopping, eat some good food, and catch a really great concert, (Carolina Liar and One Republic opening for Rob Thomas). Had a few drinks and many laughs. And then of course there is Courtney and her family. As usual we had a ball, the kids are getting so big, and i will miss them all dearly. After 21 years of friendship i still look forward to seeing her every year, and it's so hard knowing that i likely wont see her much in the next 3+ years. Its hard for her to travel with 3 young kids, but we'll find a way, we always do.
Overall i had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute. Now the bitter part sets in as i realize this is goodbye for awhile, it's a tough road but i wouldn't change it for the world. The military life isn't for everybody and it can take it's toll on friendships as well as relationships that aren't strong enough. Living far away from those you love it not the easiest thing to do, but i'm glad we're doing it and wouldn't trade the experiences we've had and the ones i know we still have to come, for anything. Guam is just the next chapter in the story of our lives we're writing everyday, i can't wait to turn the page and see how it goes...

Something to ponder

If a stick of gum contains 5 calories, do they assume you won't swallow it? If so, then how many calories is it if you DO swallow it? AND furthermore, how long do you have to chew the gum to get all 5 calories out of it?

Birthday...

Well Brad celebrated his final birthday in his twenties. Yep, it's official, he's old! I took him to Boykin for a bad ass steak dinner and to the movie Couples Retreat AND then for ice cream at Marble Slab. Was a good birthday night out if I do say so myself. Now we're just relaxing for the next couple days before we both start getting ready for our trips. I leave for Seattle on Wednesday and will be back on the 26th, Brad leaves for Vegas on Thursday and won't be back until November 20th or so. I'm very much looking forwardf to my trip, i go yearly and have so much fun. I'm staying longer then usual (almost 2 weeks) so things don't feel quite so rushed. Seems there was always something else we wanted to do that we just ran out of time for. I'll be seeing my bestest friend Courtney of course, and this time I'll also spend a weekend with another good friend Molly who I haven't seen in about 5 years. We always had fun (and got into trouble) in high school, so I know we'll have a good time. The only thing on the books right now is some ice skating like we did back in the day all the time. I'll try to get some pics to post! So i guess thats all for now, I'm going to try to update this blog at least once a week, and more often if I have something worth writing about.

Welcome!

I decided since we live so very far from most of our family and favorite friends that a blog might be a nice way to keep them all updated. I have no idea what direction this will go, for now no where I presume! Once we start our new journey of moving to Guam, I'm sure I will have plenty to write about. News for now...

I oficially sold my horse on Tuesday, this is bitter sweet for me. I loved this horse and had no real want to sell him, however, we cant very well take him to Guam. I got my asking price and that extra money will help a ton. Not to mention the monthly fees invloved in owning a horse, it's like losing a small car payment. So we still have one horse, Bella, to sell, and we hope to make this happen soon. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

Work: I hate my job. Well not so much my job, as my boss and the people I work with. At this point I really only work half days. Brad is thinking hard about selling his truck to Chris in November, which would leave us with one truck, and thus reduce my ability to work to ONLY morning half days. Im ok with this, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Thats all the news for now, stay tuned for more excitment!