Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Marriage: Month 7

Darren and I have been married for 7 months today! That's 213 days that we've been married so far. The countdown for his return is on. My kiss jar is getting super low on kisses! I'm beyond ready for some real ones and I know he is too.

This month, Darren lost wifi in his work tent, so we can't talk as much as we used to. He still has it in his living quarters, thank God, so that doesn't affect our 2 daily video chats. I'm just thankful for how much communication we do get. Just 5 years ago, we wouldn't have been able to talk as much. I think it helps me, and him, that we do get to talk as much as do. Nevertheless, talking and cuddling and playing is always much better in person though. I honestly don't know how I've made it this long without him. I have never wished the time away like I have these last few months, and it makes me feel bad for wishing the days that God gives me away. It kinda all just seems like a blur. When he comes home, I just want to cherish each day. 

I also have exciting news to share this month! I accepted a new job offer at a company in Winfield. I'll be working full-time in their finance department. This is a huge answered prayer for our family. I love where I work, but I've tried and interviewed three separate times for full-time work here to no avail. Changes are good though and I'm nervous and excited for this change, but Darren tells me it will be ok. We even are talking about buying a house in Winfield now! In month 8, I will have more to report on my new job and how it's going. Month 8 will also be our last month to be apart. He will be home for month 9! Blessings all around. 


Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Marriage: Month 6

So I wrote this a few days before February 29th but I forgot to post it :( 

Today is Leap Day and a day that Darren and I also celebrate 6 months of marriage. How cool is that? If this wasn't a Leap Year then we wouldn't have this day! There's less than one hundred days now until Darren gets home.

I haven't been accomplishing some of the goals I thought would be a piece of cake while he's gone, mainly my fitness goals. I've gained 10 pounds since the wedding. A lot of that has to do with the holidays and a lot of it has to do with being depressed. I'm an emotional eater. I recently got Jillian Michaels new ab video. Five days later and I'm still hurting...not my abs, but my thighs. Strange huh? I have noticed that I've upped my stamina on the elliptical and treadmill though so that's good. I just need to start eating better. Instead of snacking, I'm trying to fill my time up with work, taking care of the animals, a daily nap, exercise, organizing, and Netflix.  Right now it's The Walking Dead. I'm almost to season 4 and I'm completely hooked. One thing I have been doing is organizing and getting rid of stuff. My hallway is packed full of garbage bags stuffed with things that need to be taken to Goodwill. I figure I would make our move this summer easier by organizing and getting rid of things now. I will probably still need to have a garage sale though because our storage shed is packed to the max with all sorts of different odds and ends.

I saw this picture on Facebook the other day. It sums deployment up pretty well! I think I am now regretting buying him a PlayStation 4 for Christmas :)