We've Conquered the Holidays!

I just realized that we've passed the last big holiday. Now I can look forward to them again. Even though it's eight months from now. >.> 1/3 of this thing is done with though. That is what matters. :)


Sarge did good this year with his Valentine's Day gifts. He steered clear of flowers and jewelry. Those are cop out gifts and require no thought. Besides, why would I want you to spend $50+ on a bouquet that is just going to die anyway? And, no need to buy me something that I can't wear all the time anyway (babies + jewelry = nono, in case you didn't know this already).

The puzzle was a pain in the ass... but it was still cute. :) And, I love the shirt. He got mad that the package the puzzle came in had what was printed on it... but, that was the only thing I had to go on. I've never put a puzzle together w/o the picture before. And there were at least 20 plain red pieces. x.x

Oh well. :) It was sweet. And I can rock a recycling shirt now. I think I'll wear it the next time I take our recyclables down, so long as it's warm enough.

Um, that snow was the last of it, really. I think it got icky but didn't stick. Then, we had a week of 60 degrees and higher. Then, back to being cold. And yesterday, two tornadoes dropped in the area. Gotta love this area. Keeps you on your toes.

I think that's all the updating I have in me today. Mini-sarge is going through this I-don't-need-to-sleep thing again, and it's wearing me out.

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The Letdown

I think it's an innate flaw in women that we plan too much. And when all the planning is completed, especially so when the task itself is completed, and the result is not what we had hoped for, for whatever reason that might be, whether it was out of our control or not, we are left with this deep feeling of being let down on some level.


I love to plan. Oh, do I love to plan. Dinners. Trips. Surprise care packages. Romantic evenings. Parties. You name it, I love to figure out all the details. And for the most part, if those plans never lead to anything, I'm cool with that. But, once they get put into play, there is no turning back. If it doesn't happen, I am going to feel the deep sting of disappointment.


I'm not a put things together the day of kind of person either. If I'm planning something, unless it's forced on me last minute, there is at least a week worth of preparation involved. That's a lot of build up when stuff falls through.


I guess the worst, for me at least, is cancellations at the last minute. Plan is thought out, almost completed, and then *bam* all your efforts are in vain, because it ain't happening anymore. When people are planning on coming over, I make the effort to get the whole house clean the day they are supposed to be over (I have pets, they shed, I try not to make people sit and walk in their filth. They are my pets, not yours, I don't expect you to love their fur all over you), make sure I'm dressed and have makeup on, and have a good meal cooking when they get here. I really, really HATE when I've done all that, and then am left with a whole pot roast to myself. :/


I suppose the only way to avoid it, is to not plan and just go with the flow. But, I don't think I can do that. I'm too Type A. So, I guess I should just expect to be let down half the time, and enjoy the times when things do go the way they are planned to. And do my very best to avoid causing others the hassle of being let down. All easier said than done, though.


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Ick. Frozen Precipitation.

I hate the snow. Not only for the obvious reasons why adults hate snow (driving in it, shoveling walkways, being cold, aching joints, etc.), but because it makes me miss Sarge even more.

The view from my front door yesterday.

It's gorgeous, don't get me wrong. It's beautiful outside and it's a nice break from all the dead plants. I admit that I need green stuff around to feel good. I'm definitely one of those people who get the winter blues. But despite how pretty it is, I'm still sitting here, missing my man more than I was a few days ago. All because of some snow. I know, right? 

I spent my first "real" snow with him in Michigan. You know, the kind that leaves at least a foot on the ground for months at a time. And even approaching 30, he still LOVES to play in it. So when he's home, it's fun. When he's gone and it snows... I want to wrap myself up in ten blankets and hibernate. 

Mini-sarge is not at a cuddling age, nor an age where he can do much other than sit in the snow and stare at me, seeming to be wondering what the hell is going on and why I have him sitting on the ground with his butt cheeks freezing (not that I have the winter gear necessary for him to be out there. I mean, serious, we don't get more than an inch or two, ever, and it almost always melts by the next day. I was soooo not prepared for this). So both of my usual go-tos for the snow are out the window. No one to play with. No one to cuddle with. :/

Is it spring yet?

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Updates are in order!

Augh, so many days I wanted to sit down and blog about something, and never any time. I have started a notepad file with blog topics I'd like to cover eventually. Keyword: eventually, ha.
Today, a short rant about the weather to start.


Why?! This past weekend, it made it up to 65 and 60, then on Monday it was, 30 or 40, today it hit 55, and tomorrow the high is 33. WHAT? That's over a 30 degree difference in a matter of four days. Did Mother Nature not get the memo that people have sinuses? And wacko differences like that (sunshine and not a cloud in the sky Saturday, snow tomorrow. x.x), cause people to feel like crap? I should really be used to it by now. I've been here almost fourteen years. It's never any better. Sigh. I can only hope to PCS (permanent change of station) eventually. And yeah, I know it's colder other places. I don't care. That's not my issue. I just want it to stay about the same temp. The inconsistent temperatures make my sinuses revolt. And there is little I can take that doesn't knock my ass out. So I'm left to tough it out.


I feel like I've been so busy lately. But I have nothing to show for it, ha. It's funny how that works sometimes.
So what have I been up to the past month? Been working with the monster to get his sleep habits back under control. Got Sarge's Valentine's Day box completed (even though the dog decided she needed to eat over half of his baked goods). I bought a steam mop (those who know me know that I get ridiculously excited about new cleaning products/devices, and shouldn't be surprised at how giddy I got when it arrived XD). Discovered that I am no longer a Sagittarius, Sarge is no longer a Virgo, and my Gemini baby is also no longer such. Had a friend over for a birthday lunch (not my own, hers). Took a trip to the ER, which lead to the appointment I had yesterday, where I discovered that I get to have a scope shoved up my ass here soon. Whee. Words can not quite capture quite how I feel about that. However, I know that is it the first necessary step in figuring out what has been wrong with me the past five years. I can only hope it is one thing, and not multiple issues. Fingers crossed for me.


Um, found out our niece has  Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She is four years old. I don't really know her, we've seen her twice, but I feel for her family, and especially my mother-in-law. No child should have to deal with a life threatening illness, let alone a child so young. And no parent or grandparent should have to worry about outliving said child. The good news is, that they caught it in time, it's got a high survival rate, and she got to go home yesterday. So, that's awesome. If you are the praying type, please keep her and her family in your thoughts. The family definitely appreciates it.


Sarge is studying to get into a program to get a new job. He's studying algebra, geometry, trig, calculus and applied physics. Needless to say, he's been busy, so we haven't been talking a whole lot. As much as it sucks, I understand. I'm confident he'll pass the test and  be accepted into the program. The subject matter is not the easiest, but he's a smart guy, and he's very focused. He only has to pass! And then, we finally get to move some time next year. I'm very excited about the prospect. As stated before, I've been here a while. I'm ready for a change. And this new job has some exciting duty stations. So if we're lucky, maybe we'll get to travel abroad. I am apprehensive, because this new job will mean he will be gone more often. We've been very lucky to avoid any field activities or TDY stations so far. And when deployed, we talk daily. That will all change, but, it's one of the few things we'll have to sacrifice to move ahead. And in the long run, that's what is more important. I'm not worried about it. Our relationship is solid. But being apart is never fun.


I also met the family that I've been living across the street from for the past four years. Yes. Just now, lol. She's really nice, but it was awkward talking to her, because the whole time, I could only think of all the crap I've talked about people, including her. It kind of made me want to reach out and introduce myself to all the new people on the street. (She and I are the only people who have been here longer than a year. Something about our block. People come and go). But then I thought, nah. XD They will all probably move here in the next year, anyway. Not that I expect to be here either, but, sometimes it just doesn't seem worth making friends with people. One or two neighborhood acquaintances are better than none. I don't need to be buddies with the whole block. That's where you run into unnecessary drama. Because for some reason, when you live on post, it happens.


And that's my update. Time to go log an hour on WoW or something. Maybe have another Corona. ;)


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