Update...

It's been a very busy past couple of months. My husband and I have moved down to California and have settled in quite nicely.

It was hard leaving my family and my job and everything I knew, but I was ready for this change. I needed it. Both Caleb and I needed to find out what it was like to live on our own with out our parents or friends and we needed a change of scenery. Poulsbo was getting too familiar for me and I hated the unnecessary drama created by the faces I had grown up around. I love my home town, but I need to explore and find myself for a while.

We had quite the scare a couple weeks ago when my husband had a heat stroke in the desert. He's okay now, but I have learned to take advantage of water and we are startin a healthy routine at the house now. We are going to start working out together and living a more healthy lifestyle. We have take out the junk food and soda, even the beer and alcohol and replaced it with juices, milk, water and tea. It doesn't help that Caleb loves Sweet Tea that could put a healthy person into a diabetic coma... Our "addiction" to junk food has gotten out of control because I end up dreaming about candy... I know a lot of it is mental, but it's so easy to grab the box of Skittles instead of an apple. But that will be changing for us.

Other than moving and being in California, nothing has really changed about me. But I will be starting school again in October so I can finish my degree in Psychology. Hopefully that will occupy my time because being a house wife isn't all that it's cracked up to be... I clean and get bored, clean some more and it's just not my favorite way to spend my time. So school will be good for me.

Honey Bee - Blake Shelton

TIme for a Change

I think I've found a new direction for my blog here. For a while I've been thinking of getting rid of this one because I already have another forum for my thoughts, but I've chosen what I want to do with this one. I want to make this a forum of the things I love (i.e. country things, weddings, interior design, poetry... etc.)

So from now on, you shall be seeing the above mentioned topics on here... it's time for a change on this little baby, so now I shall show you a few things I love :)

Enjoy.

So, it's been a while...

Let me update you on some things...

First off, Caleb and I got married in a small and intimate ceremony with family and friends. But the Corps is still trying to mess with us. The night of our honeymoon (or lack of) started with him getting called in to take a common sense test that could have been done in the following days. Then he find out he lost his 100 points for being at a "special duty station" so now he didn't get his Cpl promotion. So after getting all the paperwork in order and getting me in DEERS and set up in Tricare, I spent the first week alone while he did his job.

So now we are trying to find an apartment in town because they won't let us live on base (orders from Ssgt) and now we are in that phase where we have about 3 months left before we leave, but Caleb can't stay on base because he's not a "geographical bachelor" and it's hard to find places that do short term rent agreements.

We still don't have a grip on our finances because to be quite honest, we know how to spend money rather then save it... and well with a wedding paid for out of pocket, it's been hard to save... But on the bright side, hours are picking up and so is business, so that's more money for me.

I'm planning on attending school once we get down to California, but I still don't know what I want to major in. That's been my hardest decision yet.


I'll let you know my decision when I make it... but for now, I have to go to work and make that money.

Rant...

i just needed somewhere to write because i can't keep this all in my head any longer. I'm still kind of in shock and a little numb and it seems like my whole world is crashing down around me. Anyways, I will have to start back to last month when my mom decided she would go to Vegas with the ex that basically ruined mine and my families lives.The short version of the story is that when they got together, my mom had just gotten a divorce and wasn't in a good place... so he took advantage of that and ruined everything. So we up and ran away from this guy, but 15 years later, she goes to Vegas by herself with him... and he has the nerve to ask her to move to Ohio with him. She believes he's changed, but I still have that sunk feeling in my gut. We've all expressed our consirn about this, but she's made up her mind.

Now, on to another issue... my wedding. It's in jepordy of being moved because it's an inconvience to the Marine Corps and apparently we haven't done the proper process of going through the paperwork, classes, or notifying the command... which is false, we have. We told them back in January and February about our April 16th wedding, and 15 days before hand, they want to call us and tell us that we can't get married? I'm sorry, you mister are wrong... we are going to get married on April 16th because that is the day we have planned on. There have been other instinces about these guys trying to screw over my fiance, but I'm not going to let it happen. They cannot tell us if we can or cannot get married... we are, and that's final. I'm not going to have some Corporal tell my fiance  he can't get married and get away with it. If Caleb doesn't act fast, I'm sending in Plan B. I won't have my wedding ruined because someone had a broom up their butt and wanted to take it out on Caleb.

Okay, don'e with that... so now on to my Virgo ways of viewing every option and over thinking/analyzing  every little detail. So IF the wedding is postponed, we will have to move everything, spend more money, and re send all the invitations... which is another headache and an endless amount of sleepless nights. So I'm praying we can keep the date. After the wedding, if we can't get Base housing (because NBK is retarded), my mom has a plan of renting the house to us! I asked her if she could write out the expenses and we could come to an agreement satisfying both her and our wallets.She plans to have the house fixed up and ready for either rent or selling by the time of the wedding, so if we rent she could possibly have a place to come back to if the Ohio thing doesn't work out. If we do get base housing (crossing my fingers for), we could easily be close to where Caleb works and I would only have to commute 20 min to work, which isn't bad, since I do that anyways.

as for wedding options, I'm still weighing everything, but I need to hear back form Caleb about what the Corps have decided on. WISH US LUCK that we can keep the April 16th date!!!

Praying for Japan.

I am so glad to hear that my friends in Guam and Japan are okay. I am sending out prayers for recovery in Japan and that the country rises up and becomes once again the leaders in innovation.

I have a lot of Japanese tourists that come in to Mora, and I find that they are some the nicest people I have ever met. Through their broken English, I have learned some amazing things about them.

I am praying for Japan.

So, everyones doing it... Here's the 25 of me:

1. I do believe I was born in the wrong region of the States... I'm a Southern girl to the core, but was raised in the Northwest.

2. Mama always said I'd marry a Marine, and lookie here, I am :)

3. I LOVE love love my job!

4. I'm studying Psychology.

5. I am very stubborn.

6. I MUST have at least 2 cups of coffee in the morning to function properly in society.

7. If you knew me back in High school, you might say I have Rage issues, but I've gotten help with it.

8. I judge myself so harshly I don't feel capable of achieving anything.

9. I am a classically trained vocalist, but I am to shy to sing in front of anyone.

10. I was on debate team for a couple of years and we were in the top 15 debate teams in Washington.

11. I have been to over 10 states plus Canada and Mexico.

12. I don't drink - at all- because I love alcohol too much.

13. My best friend is my unbiological sister, and I miss her every day.

14. I use to be a fictional writer, but havent written a story in years.

15. I clean... all the time. My OCD is sinks.

16. I keep all my paperwork organized, but my head is chaotic...

17. I wanted to be a Marine ever since I was younger, but my Ssgt uncle talked me out of that.

18. I have highly sensitive skin, and have to use organic face wash and makeup.

19. I am lactose intolerant but I work at an ice cream shop...

20. I basically grew up in a barn... my family had horses up until I was 15.

21. Penguins are my favorite animal.

22. I keep my car absolutely spotless.

23. My favorite shows are NCIS, Bones, Criminal Minds, UFC and Say Yes to the Dress: ATL

24. I stress out way to easily.

25. This was really hard to do... I don't normally think of myself that often.

Sometimes I just sit and wish.

I don't know what's happened in the past few weeks, but a really good friend of mine has decided to stop talking to me. I don't know what his deal is, but I don't want to force him or push him father away. It just doesn't make sense to me, but I guess I can't change it.

I'd love to change it and be friends again, but he won't respond to any of my calls. I don't know what I did, but for some reason we aren't talking. I don't want this to be our falling out because he is a really great guy, but I guess it just didn't work out for us. I had hoped to be friends, but I guess he has another plan in mind... forgetting everything.

The sad thing, he's gone to Japan for over two years, and while that's a long time, I understand his "reason" of not wanting to communicate with someone that caused chaos for the last 6 months of your time home... The timing wasn't right, and I couldn't drop EVERYTHING.

I can't keep kicking myself for not being the best friend i could have been, because that's the past, but sometimes I just sit and wish I could change everything. I lost a great friend because I wasn't the best friend I could be and now I have to live with his decision to move on. I hope one day we can start talking again, because he really is an amazing guy. Until that day, I'll kick myself and regret the way I treated him. There isn't much i can do or say, since I don't know what he thinks because he won't talk to me anymore. So, I'll just sit and wish.

It's been a while...

I find myself on Tumblr a lot more than i am on here... I started this to kind of get my thoughts out, but also the keep my thoughts organized (which I find nearly impossible). I really had no idea what I wanted my Blogspot to be about, until I found myself slipping comfortably into the role of "Wife." Now I want this to be about my adventures as a Military wife and a savvy shopper among the balance of the paycheck we receive through his job and my minimum wage- part time job as an associate at one of the BEST ice cream shops ever, Mora Iced Creamery. Don't be surprised if  spam you all with my love affair with my job :)

Now, onto the main point of this post... Sunday and the art of Coupon Clipping! Oh my gosh do I love this new-found hobby of mine! I'm actually having fun looking through the Sunday paper at the ads and finding great deals for the week. I also use my online websites as well. I know only a few stores will post their sales, but I am looking for more. If anyone has good sites to check out, I'd love to hear about them! So far i fell in love with Wal-Mart online, Target online and the NEX.

Day 5- My favorite memory.

Well this is easily said... riding horses. From the first day I learned how to ride to the last time I rode. I feel complete in the saddle, and the only sensation I can feel is complete freedom. I have always loved riding and I couldn't wait for the next ride. I love it so much, I wrote a descriptive paper for my college English course on my experience riding and growing up around horses. You get me talking about horses, and i will not stop.

Wow, I'm a bit behind... day 4

My Night.

It was a pretty relaxing night. I've been in an emotional turmoil for the past week, but it was nice to have a time to just relax. I spent the whole day with Caleb, which was amazing because i know that those days and nights are going to become few and far between within the next few months, so i loved being able to spend the day with him, get some errands done, and go out to dinner with a couple of friends. I bought "The American" for him, the one with George Clooney and I fell asleep with in the first 10 minutes. It wasn't as action packed as I thought it would be... But George Clooney was still amazing :)

So, a relaxing night leads to a day of deep cleaning and coffee drinking :)

Days 2 and 3:

Days 2: the person you have been close to the longest.

Wow, I actually have to think about that. Besides my family which is a no brainer, but I can't decide who I've been closest to outside my family. I have kind of gone through a phase of "falling out" with people. I don't know if it's because I havent' seen anyone since graduation, but I've lost and gained friends.

I guess I can say I've been friends with Lauren for over 15 years, and Liz for 5 years and we all work together, but that's just a number for me. We've gone through periods where I don't know what's going on with them. I've known people since Jr. High, but again, those are numbers.

I'd have to say the "closest" person I've been with is Maygen. We've gone through ups and downs, we've held each other when life seems to be falling apart, We seen guys come and go in our lives and now we both have found the ones we want to spend our lives with. She's moved 5,000 miles around the world from me, but nothing compares to the times we've had together. The laughter and the tears, the jokes we've made, the adventures we had and of course the memories that are forever embedded in my heart.

I've had some of the best times with her. From making homemade frappichinos to plotting recon missions in the dead of night -- oh wait that was the same day :p I've spilled m guts to her and she's always been there as a shoulder to cry on and I've always dropped everything to be there for her. She really is the only person I'd drop everything to be with, I just wish Guam hadn't taken her from me... but that's what happens when you grow up.

She will forever be my best friend, my unbiological sister and my second half.




Day 3: the Cast of your favorite show:

That's easy, the cast of NCIS. I love the casting and the show it's self. I've seen just about every show from day one to last weeks latest airing. Mark Harmon makes a perfect Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and I love Abby!

I'm still never going to forget the time I was in my college math class and we had to take our final early because the Prof was going to California to see his son for the holidays and tour the set of NCIS... He was extreamly excited because Prof. Murray was seeing his son Sean... yeah, that Sean, the Seam Murray that plays Tim McGee. I was blown away, my math professor was the father of a real life actor? Wow, cool.

Anyways... I love NCIS with a passion and I don't want to get into a debate about it, but I do like Ziva better than Kate. Ziva is just the kick ass girl I want to be. She may not look tough, but she can really pack a punch.

New Favorite song, "If I run" by the Harters.

Day 1: Fifteen facts.

15 facts about myself... I could be sitting here four hours:


1. I tend to over think and second guess everything.
2. I have recently gotten in touch with my emotions, so I am highly sensitive.
3. I love studying Psychology.
4. When I was a kid, I never learned how to "run" until I was in Kindergarten. I galloped like the horses I was raised around.
5. I am not musically gifted, my I am a classically trained vocalist.
6. I am lactose intolerant but I work at an Ice Cream parlor.
7. I have had some eye opening life experiences, so that is probably why I come off a bit to guarded for my own good.
8. I love animals. I was raised around horses and I absolutely love being in the saddle.
9. I go through phases of my religion. I was baptized a Christian, but i haven't been to church in 3 months.
10. I was 6 weeks premature and the doctors said I wouldn't survive the first 24 hours... well 21 years later, here I am!
11. I have big plans on trying to work for the Bill Gates Foundation and merging new technologies with the military, but I am in no way a computer nerd. My plan is more Psychological... by helping our members with a safe and effective way to recover from PTSD, and sever mental or physical wounds.
12. I love eating Sour Skittles and goldfish.
13. I think the smell of a farm and the smell of engine oil are the best thing sin the world.
14. I want to prove to people that I may be small, but I can still tough it out like the big boys.
15. I use to be a cross country runner, but I haven't worked out in more than a year... That needs to change.




So there you have it, 15 facts about me...

I'm doing this, but without the pictures.

So I am basically addicted to the social network of Facebook. I know plenty of people doing this "Challenge" but instead of doing it with pictures, I'll write it out. 




Day 1 -  fifteen facts about yourself.
Day 2 - you and the person you have been close with for the longest.
Day 3 -  cast from your favorite show.
Day 4 -  your night.
Day 5 -  your favorite memory.
Day 6 -  the person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 7 -  your most treasured item.
Day 8 -  what makes you laugh.
Day 9 -  the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - the person you do the most messed up things with.
Day 11 - something you hate.
Day 12 -  something you love.
Day 13 -  your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 -  someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 -  something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 -  your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 -  Memory of when you were little.
Day 20 -  somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 -  something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 -  something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - your favorite book.
Day 24 - something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - how was your day?
Day 26 -  something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 -  yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - something can always make you smile.
Day 30 -  someone you miss.

Sweet Tea and Sour Apples.

I should share with you the reason I chose this particular title for my blog, so here we go:

It’s really funny that Caleb and i made the connection around the same time that we are both from the opposite parts of the country. I mean really, he’s from Savannah, Georgia, and I’m from Poulsbo (Seattle area), Washington… we couldn’t get any further apart… unless I was from Alaska and he was from Florida… but we aren’t, so there.

For weeks I have been trying to come up with a theme for our wedding invitations, and just today I came up with Sweet Tea and Sour Apples. It makes sense too, Caleb LOVES sweet tea, I mean hes love LOVES it and so do I, and I come from a state where we produce Apples of every kind… so it makes sense. That and i couldn’t think of anything to go along with Georgia Peaches… It’s also funny how we are “uniting” Northwest and Southeast… now, I know we aren’t the only people that have gotten together from different parts of the country, but it’s really ironic in my family.

I guess I’m just passing on the “tradition” because my mom is from Rhode Island and my BioDad is from Washington, and my step dad is from San Diego, California. So in a sense I am just going with what everyone else has done… but it’s funny I think of this NOW. I really had one of those “Light bulb” moments where i wanted to shout out “EUREKA!!!” but I did not because as I was respecting my sister’s whis to sleep in until noon :p  

So of course, going along with this “theme” I will be having some Sweet Tea and Apples served at my wedding… now to look up recipes that have apples in them so I can start on our menu. Yay, off I go… to the next tab where I will stare aimlessly until my eyes cross :)  

You will find

That I tend to write in circles. I can't help it, that's how my brain works. I can't seem to stop spinning around and around. I just want to sort things out, but the only way I can do that is by writing through my thoughts. 


I'm not writing this to anyone in specific, but I'm writing it just to see where I end up. I tend to write all the time, even if it's just a sentence or a whole novel. I can't seem to stop thinking, so I keep writing, makes sense, right? Who knows, I may dive into my creative side a pull a story out of the chambers in my head. 


This is just a way for me to release my inner confusion so that I can lay it out on the table. So try to understand me. You will find that I go through waves of emotions, so if you are moved, great, if you aren't that's fine, I'm only one person.