...and it's the 15th again...

Not only does the 15th of each month mean that we're getting paid again, but it means that Matt has been gone another month :) Of course I'm not happy that he's been away so long, but we're that much closer to being done with these orders, and THAT makes me REALLY happy. From an outsiders point of view looking in, I would think that most people would assume that a distance like this would push us apart, but I honestly feel like its bringing us closer and closer each day that passes...Since Matty left, I've had some extra time on my hands and decided to start reading...

BOOK REPORT

Since the Harry Potter series, I haven't really been much of a reader, but since Matt left I've found myself lost in a couple books. First, I reread Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul... I cried a dozen times over the many happy and sad moments the writers overcame during and after their lives as military wives. Reading about ppl's experiences made me grateful that I haven't had to deal with anything like that... and it made the pride that I have in my husband grow with each page that I turned.
Second, I read Love & Respect. This book describes a theory and lifestyle based on the way that God intended for marriage to be, based on his commands to husbands and wives; men are to unconditionally show love to their wives, and women are to unconditionally show respect to their husbands... I most definitely recommend this book to any married couple, it made me feel like I understand both Matt & myself better... and who doesn't want to live the way God intends for us to, especially in their marriage.

Lastly, I read the Twilight saga. When the books were first a huge hit, I REFUSED to jump on the bandwagon... I was a Harry Potter nerd, and I was okay with that... I didn't need to add vampires and werewolves to the mix. I watched the first movie when it came out on DVD, but that was the extent of my relationship with the saga... until last week. On Monday I visited my mom at work, and noticed that Twilight, Eclipse, & New Moon were on the used book sale shelf for a quarter a piece, so I bought them and started reading Twilight right away, I was HOOKED & couldn't stop... when I finished the third book, I drove to Wal-Mart and bought Breaking Dawn so I could start it that night... in 8 days I finished all 4 books, and am now a true Twilight fan. I understand the craze & am proud to admit that I am now an addict, and will probably reread the series again very soon :)

I haven't been up to much, as you can tell by the fact that I had enough time on my hands to read so much in the last week... but things are going good, and I am happy to say that time is going by quickly and smoothly. I am sad to have to spend the holidays away from Matt, but hopefully this will be the only Christmas we spend away from each other for the rest of our lives, and I can live with that.

Being Thankful

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.

-- Oprah Winfrey

In honor of Thanksgiving I would like to post a list of the many things I have to be thankful for. My life has been blessed in so many ways.

My husband... he gives me unconditional love and support, and even from 8000 miles away, I feel emotionally connected to him.

My friends and family... for supporting me through what SHOULD be a difficult time... they have made the adjustment back to "life in AZ" easy and exciting.

My home... there is truly NO PLACE LIKE HOME... comfy, cozy, and mine.

Cable TV... for keeping me sane and occupied... Reality TV is a guilty pleasure of mine!

REDBULL... another guilty pleasure of mine!

Today's Technology... The internet, Facebook, skype, cellphones, texting... all these things make it possible for Matt and I to stay in contact.

Scentsy... for makin' the house smell amazing :)

Fast food... it keeps me fed and is more practical than cookin' a full meal for just one person sometimes.

AZ Sun... because you can actually feel it heat your skin, and that is something that I really missed when I lived in Lemoore.

Luke AFB... because I still get to hear the jets flying over, even though I am living a fairly civilian life... and because it grants me access to the Exchange & Commissary, two things that I wouldn't have if the base wasn't so close.

Irrigation... because it means that I get to have grass in the yard.

FPW. Front Porch Wisdom. 'nuff said.

Country Music, Cold Beer, Good Company... the three things that can brighten any day... especially when the three are combined.

The US Navy... because all of the separation from Matt, I have learned to appreciate him and our relationship more and more... and because it allowed us to move away from home and depend 100% on nothing but each other.

My Kitties, Dolly & Fonzie... because they're my fur babies and keep me company when everyone else is too busy.

Pictures... for capturing moments that no one would want to ever forget.

God... for granting me all of these things to be thankful for.

This list is not complete... there are so many things that I am thankful for & yes, I know I'm a couple weeks late for Thanksgiving, but I started this list before and didn't ever have a chance to finish and post it, so I figured better late than never :)