1 really is a lonely #

So it's been almost two weeks now since Art left for Part 1 of his deployment. He is at training in LA. So far it has been ok, I am used to living without him since we spent all of last year doing it.  But it still is hard to be in this big place all by myself.  I know it's only going to get harder though, because I am pretty sure the amount of time I actually get to talk to him will drop. I get anxiety just thinking about it. Thank heavens he will be home for Christmas in fact he might be getting home early for his Christmas leave!!! I am beyond excited. I still don't know how I am going to be when he actually leaves because I was pretty much a disaster the night before he left two weeks ago, and I knew he would be back in 3-4 weeks....but the next time he will be leaving and not coming back and I may or may not get to see him before he actually deploys. Ugh, I get stressed thinking about it. Well for now I am just going to enjoy the time we will get, that's all I can do right? Wishing you all happy holidays and enjoy the people you are with and don't get bothered over the little things:).

I am Thankful

I guess I will jump on the bandwagon and do a "thankful" post. But in all seriousness I am thankful for so much in my life. Sometimes I catch myself complaining about the little things, and hopefully I stop myself and remember all the good things I have...now I admit sometimes it takes me longer than others to just stop and breath and reboot. But this time of year always helps with that. So here it goes, I am thankful for...
1. Family: I have the most amazing parents, an awesome brother who is one of my best friends, and an amazing extended family and in laws.
2. Husband: I know he is family but I think he deserves his own line. He is always there for me, makes me feel like I am perfect just the way I am. When I am sad he can always without fail make me smile even if I fight it. He supports me in everything I do, even if sometimes I get these really stupid ideas for cool "projects" I want to do.
3. The military: now this one is an interesting one, I am thankful to the military in so many ways. I am thankful for all our soldier/airmen/sailors for their selfless service and sacrifice. I am thankful for my job (and yes the $$ they put up for me to get to this point), I am thankful for my Air Force and Navy "families" we have met so many amazing people. I am not thankful that they are "stealing" my husband away from me yet again, but I know it's a part of our job so what can you do.
4. Sniper: yes I am obsessed with my cat and I spoil him like he is my kid, but he the best pet ever and loves me unconditionally.
5. Friends: near and far I am thankful to have so many wonderful people in my life
6. House and food: so thankful to have a wonderful roof over my head and food in my stomach

I have so much in my life I am truly blessed! What are you thankful for this season?

Me and My couch

We got very well acquainted these past few days. I got a really nasty flu this week, and it was terrible. Mind you, I haven't had the flu in YEARS. I mean I have had colds, with the sniffles and such, but not a flu. I got home Tuesday from work and wasn't feeling great, but by 8pm I had a fever of 102 yikes! When I woke up Wednesday morning it was only down to about 101. Needless to say I took my first sick day in as long as I can remember...I hate missing work/school or whatever. Usually I can just "power" through, but this one totally took me down. I slept pretty much all day. By Wednesday night my fever finally broke and I was back down to normal, but still not 100% better. And now Friday still not 100% but definitely on way back to normal. I hope this continues because I do not want to waste my 3 day weekend with my couch, so fingers crossed. Happy Veterans Day weekend!

Yes I am alive

So I know I am a terrible blogger but really does anyone but me read this thing anyway? So what has been going on...hmmm interesting question. Well besides a lot of boring dental stuff. I mean our lives right now revolve so much around work, both of us are just up to our necks with work. We come home and just about crash. Since we are probably in the minority of people who find all thing dental interesting I will spare you the details of work. Just suffice to say we fix a lot of teeth all day long.
I guess it is finally time to make the announcement...and NO I am NOT pregnant so don't go getting all excited. A lot of people already know this, but we haven't really publicly stated that coming this February Art will be deploying to Afghanistan for 6 months. I guess the reason I am doing this via the blog is because it leads me into my next point...this blog will be taking a little change of direction in the upcoming months. This will be our way of keeping people in the know since I know people will be very concerned as to his well being. So we are going to use this as a means of keeping everyone up to date as possible. As for now we are just enjoying life together in MS. It really isn't as bad as everyone may think, different yes but not bad.

Where has the time gone?

Seems like every time I write I am apologizing for how long it has been, so why stop the streak now? It has been a crazy two months. All of July was spent at Maxwell AFB in AL for my officer training. It was a heck of a month, it was probably one of the longest months of my life. I think have 18 hr days would make any month seem long though right? Up at 4:30 and usually not in bed till 9:30-11. Sleep deprived, just a little. I learned a lot and I am glad that I went through it. It all ended with a surprise visit from my mom. It was amazing, I had absolutely no idea her and Art were planning this the whole time! It was the best way to end a long month.
Then coming back and starting residency the Monday after training ended. It has been a lot of running around and getting things signed, lectures and such. Then in the little free time we have we have been working on the house and just spending time with each other. Oh and now we are in the midst of a hurricane. Our very first hurricane. So far it hasn't been eventful, but I am ok with that. We are off work for 2 days, so it's been pretty much like a snow day. We are confined to our house. I've been able to clean the house, make bread, and just relax with Art. It's been actually quite nice, especially since we are safe, dry and have power! That is pretty much it for now.