New Things to Come

As you can see I am getting ready for the new year. Come back next week and there should be an actual blog!!

Lots of Stuff Going On

As someone pointed out to me, I haven't blogged in a while. I have had a lot going on. I found out I am pregnant and am still trying to get used to the fact that I am going to be a mom. We put Pepper down and then we adopted 2 8 month old Lab/Shepard puppies.

I have also been sick as sick can be. Whoever called this morning sickness needs to be shot because I seem to have it all day long and have for the last 4 weeks. Hopefully I will only have it for 3 more!!

RIP

You will always be in our thoughts. No other dog can take your place. We love and miss you Pepper!!

When Are You.....?

If one more person asks me when Brett and I are going to have kids I think I am going to scream. Last week it seemed to be the question of the week. The only answer I gave was we are working on it. My system seems to be out of tune and it is going in for maintenance shortly.

So please, if you see me in the next couple of weeks, don't ask me. When it happens you will all be informed personally.

Feeling Sorry for Myself

Please don't be upset with me about this post but I need to get it off my chest. I love being married and all the cool things I get to do and see by being an Army wife but gosh darn it I miss being home with my friends and family. I think it is all the things I miss out on like golf outings, bachelorette parties, and other stuff.

I also miss all the news and gossip. I think I just learned someone is expecting a child by reading it on the Internet.

I admit I have been HORRIBLE staying in touch with the people back home. I have been in one of my funks. I think I am pissed that I don't get to participate and that I am out of the loop. I guess I just need to grow up and get over it.

Free Internet - A Blessing or a Curse?

When it comes to electronics I am normally pretty good. I am usually the one who has to fix the TV or DVD player at my parents' house when they are not working properly.

I tried to log online this morning to start working and I had no Internet. All the lights were on on the modem and router but I wasn't getting a signal. I unplugged everything and started everything again. After about an hour I finally called the phone company to see what was wrong with my DSL. I got one of those irritating messages - "Due to increased call volumes we cannot take your call at this time. Please try again or go online..." Hell, if I could go online I wouldn't be calling you!

I gathered up my computer and files and headed off to Panera. I figured the smell of bagels and free Internet would be worth more than taking the day off work and getting yelled at by my boss. At the beginning it was nice and quiet. Nobody bothered me. Then an older gentleman sat at the table diagonally from mine. I could tell he wanted to share the outlet I was using. Fine with me but please don't talk to me. Not so lucky.

The gentleman proceeded to tell me his life story - just got remarried in December to some one he dated 30 years ago and hadn't seen in 25, his son was a part time actor who was in the Bourne Ultimatum, how he only had $.26 in his bank account and his wife was going to kill him, etc. Did I ask for all this information? No. Do I care? Not really. Even with making some calls on my cell phone and trying to look really busy, he still kept talking.

I guess they are right - there is not such thing as a free lunch (or free internet)

Jimmy V Classic Celebrity Golf Outing

The cool thing about living in Pinehurst, NC is the chance you will run into celebrities. It doesn't happen everyday but more often than not.

Brett and I went to the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic. It was held on 3 of the 8 Pinehurst courses and was within walking distance from our house. I was excited because Charles Barkley was supposed to be there. Some of the other celebrities golfing were Stone Phillips (Dateline NBC), Gregory Itzin (President Logan on 24), Dennis Haskings (Principal Belding on Saved By the Bell), Mike Fratello (NBA coach), Kelly Packard (Baywatch), and Todd Eldridge (figure skater).

As we were walking through the coarse trying to find Charles Barkley (I am a huge basketball fan), we learned he wasn't there. He decided to attend Amad Rashad's golf outing instead. How do you double book yourself for a charity event? I guess what they say about Sir Charles is accurate. He is slowly dropping from my favorite basketbal players.

I did manage to get my picture taken with one celeb. It is really more like a video (Brett was having trouble with the camera). Can you guess who this is?

Official

I am officially a North Carolinian. I almost cried when I turned in my Ohio license. It has been with me for 15 years. It has seen a lot - speeding tickets, bars, Blockbuster, more bars, etc. I guess I was trying to hold onto it with the hopes of eventually moving back there someday.

Oh, and the picture is really bad.

Vacation

I am going on a cruise. See you in a week!!!

Partially Right

I got the ending to Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows partially right. It only took me 2 days to read. Now what am I going to do?

Harry Potter Mania

I must admit I am one of those people who love Harry Potter. In the last 3 weeks I have reread books 1 thourgh 6 and have seen Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. I started reading Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows yesterday and I am half way through it. I anticipate being done by tomorrow.

I have my theory on how the book ends but I refuse to read anything about it online or listen to any of the interviews about it. I want to find out on my own. I would post my theory but I don't want to ruin it for anyone else out there in case I am right (plus mine isn't such a happy ending). I wil let everyone know if I am right when I am done reading!!!

The Garage

We finally have a garage big enough for both cars and the motorcycle and guess what - it is full of boxes!!!! I nicely asked Brett to keep all his pro gear in the garage since it could easily take up a whole room in the house. Now I have to wait until he gets back here so he can go through everything and ORGANIZE.

Happy Birthday!!

Yesterday was amazing in more ways than one. Brett and I got the kitchen, bedroom, living room and dining room unpacked. Everything is put away with the exception of the dining room. I have to find a wood doctor to fix my grandmother's dining room table. I don't want to put it together only to take it apart again to go and get repaired.

We had friends over to grill out and celebrate Brett's birthday. That is right - Brett shares his birthday with the good ole US of A. We had a wonderful cheesecake and went to see fireworks. This is a big deal because Brett hasn't liked fireworks since returning from Iraq. Can you blame him? They do sound like big explosions. He did great with them and hopefully this will become a yearly thing we can look forward to.

And now the task of finishing the house and reestablishing communications with all my friends whom I have seemed to have shut out for a while. Talk to you all soon!!

You really live in Pinehurst?

Brett and I closed on our house yesterday. i will put pictures up once we make some minor adjustments!!

No Time for Me

I have been in Cleveland, OH for almost 2 weeks and this is the first time I have been able to have some time to myself. It is nice to sit in the quiet and do nothing. The problem is I have not been able to see any of my friends. Either I am too busy or they are too busy. And I wonder why I feel like I don't have any friends anymore.

10 Days and Counting

10 days until I leave Virginia for good. I can't wait!!

In Memory Of...

You deserved more than this. You were a great person and had a difficult life.

You will always be remembered. We will make sure the headlines give you justice and don't just say "3 Killed in Mayfield Heights"

Kathryn - I may not have shown it but you did have a special place in my heart. You will be missed.

And They Said It Wouldn't Hurt!

We had massages for our anniversary. I am not a massage person. I am to uptight so they really hurt. To make matters even worse, we had deep tissue massages. Not something an uptight person should have.

Needless to say, I am bruised but I am going back for more next week. They suggested I go back before I tighten up again. I am a sucker for punishment.

One Year Already?

They say time flies when you are having fun. I must be having a ball because I can hardly believe that a year has gone by. That is right my blogger friends - our 1 year anniversary is Sunday!!! (Oh and it is Nikol's birthday too!)

To think I am married, let alone have been married for a whole year is incredible. So what are we doing for our anniversary? We are going to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers kick some Washington Wizards' butt and then are getting a couples' massage. I am excited for the game not so much for the massages. I am so uptight (literally have a pole up my butt most of the time) that it is going to hurt more than feel good. Oh well, they always say there is compromise in marriage and this is a perfect example.

Condo for Sale (or Rent)

If anyone knows anyone who would like to buy (or rent) a condo in Woodbridge, VA please let me know. We really need to get rid of it or have it occupied before we move to North Carolina.

A Weekend of Girl Stuff

Brett went out of town for a recruiting conference so I was on my own this weekend. I decided I was going to go scrapbooking since I had it done it in a while. There is a great place down the road that holds crops every Friday and Saturday night for $15. They even bring in dinner.

My neighbor Karen decided she wanted to come with me. She had a baby 9 weeks ago and needed a little time away. Boy did we have a good time! I actually got 4 spreads done!! I was so excited. I stayed until 11:30pm and when I got home I wanted to scrap some more. I opted for bed.

Today I got up and did all my compliance courses as part of my disciplinary action at work (that is a long story I won't go into). The good thing about them is that they went towards my continuing education for my insurance license. I only have 3 more credit hours to do by 12/31/2008. I think I am a little ahead of myself. I just want to get them out of the way.

Karen called to see if I wanted to go get manicures and pedicures. I said sure. I definitely needed a pedicure so I said sure. We went to the nail place up the street and received a little pampering. It felt so good to relax a little bit.

I just got home from dinner. I went with a couple of neighbors. It was nice to get out.

Believe it or not I am still alive

Shut in the house today due to a snow storm. Just keeping busy with work, The Traveling Vineyard and trying to get ready to move down south.

Godparent-To-Be

I guess before I become an actual parent I will be a Godparent first. You heard right - Brett and I are going to be Godparents. Erich called Brett the other day and asked us to be Mia's Godparents. What an honor!

Of course Erich said he chose us 'cause we would give her more stuff. Like we are going to give her more then we give Eva and Chelsea.

I guess we will definitely be home for the Christening. That will all be determined once she is actually born. Just a few more days.

Though I came to the realization that I will eventually have the youngest grandkids in one family and the oldest in the other.

New Year, New Friends, New Life

I always feel like I am on the outside. Back home in Cleveland, I felt that way with my friends. Always the last know what was going on and usually an afterthought to the invite. I am sure part of it is just my personallity versus theirs (most of them are a little more outgoing than me). Then what do I do - I up and move and get married. Now I am totally on the outside.

I guess it is time for me to get over this. I need to go on with my life and not think about all the things I may or may not be missing out on back home. Maybe part of it is my fault because I don't take the time to call or write any of them.

Unfortunately, the same thing is going on where I live now. I like to be involved but I am always the last to know. this will definitely be something I change when we move to North Carolina this summer. No more waiting for the call. I am going to be the one making the calls.

Sick...Once Again

Someone must be trying to tell me something. I have a TTV event tomorrow afternoon and once again I am sick. How does anyone expect me to do well with this business if I keep getting sick when I have to do an event. Hopefully my sniffles will go way.

Gosh - I need a beer! But I will resist because it will just make me more stuffy and I promised myself I would not drink it anymore.

The End of Beer

I have decided to try and give up beer. I drink way too much of it. I want to see if I give it up if I will loose any more weight without actually having to exercise.

My Kuma Nada will be so disappointed in me.

North Carolina Here We Come

It is officially unoffical. We are moving to North Carolina this summer. Get to sell our new condo and find a new place to live. We lead such a fun life!!!

A Weekend at Home

Well Brett and I are sitting in my parents' living room right now watching Las Vegas with my mom. I didn't tell anyone we were coming home because we always have too much to do when we come home. Here is the schedule for this trip:

Friday

• Work from 8am to 12pm
• Lunch with Brett's Mom
• Pick up contacts
• Go to License Bureau and Title Bureau regarding the Jeep
• Dinner with Brett's parents

Saturday

• Paige's basketball game
• BMW dealership
• Visit Buba
• Dinner with Theresa and Garrett

Sunday

• Breakfast with Brett's Parents
• Church
• Lisa' Baby Shower
• Visit Grandma
• Eric & Lindsey's

Monday

• Drive home

Now everyone knows why I have stopped telling people we are coming into town. I don't want anyone to be hurt by the fact that we don't have the time and/or energy.

What the .....

I am still alive. I just haven't been around to blog lately. Hopefully things will calm down in the next week and I can catch up all you who read this (all 4 of you) on what is going on in my world.