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.
08 September 2011
27 May 2011
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 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.
06 May 2011
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.
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.
21 March 2011
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!!!
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!!!
11 March 2011
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.
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.
03 March 2011
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.
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.
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