I Got Nothing . . .

I was thinking about the Christmas season and all the parties, dinners, etc. And a phrase from a Darius Rucker song keeps popping up in my head, "I got nothing, no magic words . . ." The song has nothing to do with Christmas, my life or anything else for that matter but it just seems to fit how I feel most of the time. I got nothing. I have no explanations, no plans, nothing, just nothing. I am supposing that most of this has to do with the fact, we are leaving Hawaii in twenty-three days. And there is not much else to say. I will be glad when Christmas Day gets here because that is the last big event. Then it is all gravy after that, six days with no real plans just us and Shadow. Oklahoma here we come.

The Beat Goes On

Keeping up with a blog for 365 days . . . well, it is not happening here. I thought I could do it but I thought wrong. We are fast approaching a lot of events. It is eleven days until my piano recital which I am not really prepared for but that is my fault completely. I need to be practicing right now, but I am hiding in the office. NANOWRIMO is thirteen days away. I am surely not prepared for that. I have not even thought about what I am going to write. It will be interesting for sure. We are two months away from our move to Oklahoma. And the list can go on. I am excited, apprehensive, elated and scared all at the same time. These last two months are going to be a wild ride. Not to mention there is a church Christmas cantata in the middle of this. Yeah, I am going to go crazy. On that note I will go practice playing the piano and check back with everyone later. Adios!

A Quick Blurb

Today was a busy day, but a good one. I am really excited about everything that is coming up and I hope to have some really good posts in the next day or so. NANOWRIMO is coming up and so is my piano recital. The piano recital is first and more scary than I want it to be. But before I run off on a tangent. I need to go to bed and get ready for another fun filled day at MBC. So, good night and good luck.

So the Plan was . . .

Today I planned not to leave the apartment. That part of the plan was successful. The other part of the plan, not as successful. I did get laundry done, the bedroom vacuumed, dishes, etc. What I did not get done was writing a letter to a friend, cleaning up the "home office," writing post cards, etc. And it is not that I did not have the time. I simply did not focus on those things. Which leads me to my main issue in life . . . lack of focus. That is why I have an uncompleted Bachelor's degree, scrapbook things everywhere but in a scrapbook. I am smiling as I type this but it is a sad state of affairs for someone who is thirty-two years. I know it sounds like I am being hard on myself but I am not depressed or feeling unworthy, I find interesting that I start a lot of "projects" that never seem to make it to the end. The only things that ever do seem to make it are things I label obligatory. Which is not all bad but some of those things are not necessary or obligatory by any means. Anyway, off my preaching to myself. Hopefully tomorrow I will finish some projects so I can start on some new ones. I do have a birthday party tomorrow. Hopefully that will be enough of a break to get me motivated both before and after the party.

Untitled Post

I am having a hard time thinking of a title for this post because the subjects are going to be wide spread. First, I had a good time at Bible study and speaking with the preschoolers. I really enjoy talking to them. I think it went over their heads a bit but I will get it right eventually. Second, I had a good time talking with Kelly at her house. It was good to see her feeling better and it was great to laugh. Third, I finally mailed a graduation gift three months late and my mother-in-law's birthday present one month late. Thankfully it is done. Fourth, I got the mailing supplies I needed and a passport application and then realized I probably need to wait until I am in Oklahoma to take care of getting a new passport. Fifth, I helped Carla get some more information for her FRG which is a pretty big thing because lack of communication between the Army and spouses is never a good thing. Sixth and finally, I got my husband's brand new "old" iPod iSound dock to work. It is awesome and so am I. Big smile. I am listening to Norah Jones, ah. So, over all it was good day. I did get a phone from Karl but he was so sleepy, I really got a mumble not a call. At this point though beggars should be no choosers. So, I go to bed contented once again.

On the Fourth Day of the Ninth Month . . .

With a title like that one would think something epic happened today but not really. I washed the car for the first time since I got it. I know I have rinsed it a few times but this the first time I actually washed it. I got the bucket, sponge, hose, etc. I also got sunburn on my arms for all my trouble. I will say though my car looks a lot better. It is looks almost new. The scratches and dings are not gone but most of the dirt is. I had forgotten what my "rims" looked like. They are actually pretty nice looking. I have family stickers on the back window now. I wanted to get a picture of them tonight but my camera was not charged so I will get one tomorrow. Karl came home today for twenty-four hours then it is back to Warrior Leadership. I think he went to sleep around 1830 but I could be a smidgen early on that. He was so tired, but running all day will do that to you. Speaking of running all day I have been up since 0400. I should be in bed myself. I have a salon (that is a joke on me) appointment in the morning. Good night all.

I Cannot Believe I Just Said That . . .

I would usually reserve such a short post for Facebook but I think I am going to post it on here today. I think the few people may stop by here will find it humorous. I was talking to my husband tonight. Some thing we have decided to do every night while he is training. He asked me what I wanted to do when I picked him up on Sunday for his twenty-four hour pass. I cannot believe the words that came out of my mouth. I said, "Stop by Papa John's, grab a pizza, and go home." That is the normal part the next part is crazy. "I need it, if I do not have it, I feel like I will die." It is just pizza. You would think I had not eaten in weeks. We have not had Papa John's in a few months but that is crazy. I had a really good dinner tonight. So I have no idea what my problem is. The funny part is I still want it now at 2131 at night. There goes the plans for a healthier life, weight loss, etc. On that note I am going to bed.

Working on a New Attitude

I am not how long this will last but I am working on a change of attitude so far I really fail at it. When I think I have it figured out, some nut yanks the rug from under me. The funny part is some times that nut is me. Brilliant! I take great pleasure in causing my own downfall or at least I think I do because I do it all the time. I suppose one of these days I will learn not to sabotage myself but until then I will just keep trying. I did however do something I have never done before. I apologized to someone when I realized that I had made a mistake and the mistake was almost a mouth ago. Normally I would have let it go, hoping they would not notice. Today, I was a big girl and owned up to my mistake. Now, if I could learn to not make as many mistakes this might be easier. Well, I should turn in for the night. Sleep well.

Just Another Update

So, the husband is gone again. You have to love Army life, the minute you get used to them being home they are gone again. At least this is a short trip right up the road. Yes, he is less than fifteen minutes from the apartment I cannot see him. See what I mean by loving Army life. But I did not get on here to complain about the great injustice known as the Federal Government (he he he that is for my husband's sake). I think I have finally decided to participate in NANOWRIMO this year. I have not signed up yet because I calculating my ability to even attempt such a feat as 50,000 words in thirty days. And since I can barely keep up with a blog this should be interesting. I also found out that the golf course here in Wahiawa offers a free ladies' golf clinic the first Saturday of every month. So, I may actually use my golf clubs after all. :) Something else strictly for my husband's sake (not the golfing but using the golf clubs he thought we spent too many money on). That leaves a piano recital in October and finding the time to cut a demo CD before the end of this year. That particular goal is because we have plans and the Army has assured us will be leaving December 31st of this year for the great state of Oklahoma. I am not in a hurry by any means but I am excited about a return to the mainland. I missed so much being out in the middle of the ocean. Yes it is paradise and yes it is really pretty but it is not home like the mainland is home. I feel like I have been on an almost three year "camping" trip. It has been fun, but I am getting homesick like I was when I first got here. I think I will stop procrastinating and practice for that recital I was talking about. Until we meet again.

Feeling a Little . . .Sigh

Today I was fiddling around in my email and I found some archived messages from 2009. December 2009 to be exact. I could not believed I archived over forty messages. Some days I worry about me. But back to the messages. They were all from Loghome.com. I guess I hit archive instead of making a mass delete. Yes even the technologically savvy make mistakes with email. Ha! Anyway, it caused me think about some old memories for a moment. I always wanted a Saturn. The first car I bought was a 1997 Saturn SC-2. I always wanted to go to the Poconos for my honeymoon. April of 2009 Karl and I stayed four wonderful days at Paradise Cove in the Poconos. And guess what kind of house I want to built to live in forever . . .you guessed a log cabin. Now, I am not saying that I deserve it or need it but it is a nice dream to have but there is nothing saying dreams cannot come true. So, I am sighing thinking about what could be maybe one day. :)

Looking at the Calendar . . .

So I am looking at our calendar for the rest of this month and it looks pretty normal. We have a little over four months until we are leaving. Yes, I know this is the Army we are talking about and it could change but I am pretty sure this PCS is a go. Back to the calendar . . . I could be busy everyday of the week if I wanted to. And there is a part of me that wants to be that busy but there is another part of me that says what for? Most of the activities would be as part of the local church ministries. Which is great but I cannot bring myself to do it. My husband was going to post on a social networking site  telling the church to please give his wife back. I am not really sure how I feel about that either. It is one big confusion after another. I love the work and ministry I do at the church but I think I am over doing it just a bit. Maybe with a little prayer and running, I will get it all straightened out in my heart and brain.

Birthdays and Loaded Questions . . .

So, yesterday was my thirty second birthday. It was a really good birthday. We went to dinner and walked the mall. I couldn't have asked for a better one. On the way home Karl and I were discussing the finer points of movies and television. I asked him what actresses he found attractive. He said "I plead the fifth." I told him I did not think it was bad for him to find other women attractive but it was to no avail. Finally, after changing the subject a few times. Karl says, "Off the top of my head from those crime dramas you watch, Ziva and Calleigh" I asked about Abby and Jenny from NCIS. Abby has too many tattoos and Jenny is too old. LOL I almost fell out the car. So here they are Cote De Pablo and Emily Procter. Although I think they are a cover because my husband owns almost all of "The Dukes of Hazzard" DVDs and "Wonder Woman." I was thinking he was going to say Lynda Carter and Catherine Bach, but now I know they are too old. :)

I am a Little Disappointed But I Will Live

I really wanted to use one particular picture from our trip as my new blog title picture but of course it will not fit on here. So I have to settle for the Napali Coast of Kauai. It is not a bad trade off. Yes, I do realize it is 2301, but I took a nap today and now I cannot sleep. I tried to do what some people say I do all day and just lay around the house and do nothing. I have learned do nothing all day is for the birds. I was absolutely miserable all day. Anyway, the picture on this post is the picture I wanted to use. Once you see it you will know why. Good night all. P.S. Do not poke a toad with a stick, it might explode. I wanted to warn you. :)

Just in from The Islands

We just got in today from our seven day cruise of the Hawaiian Islands. It was breathe taking. I have so much to say about it but for now I will post one of my favorite pictures from the garden at the Mauna Loa factory in Hilo. I call it "The Ballerina" but I am not sure what the real name for the flower is but it is beautiful.

Filling in the Blanks

I just noticed that I have been a serious slacker when I comes to my blogs. So, today on the second day of VBS and third day of my husband being home from Iraq. While he is napping soundly. I am going to go back and fill in all the blanks. A lot has happened in the last few months and I hope everyone will be patient with me as I try to figure it all out and in what order it all happened. :) Hugs and Moooches!

We are Slowly Getting Back on Track

You can check all of my blogs and they are behind almost a month but it is understandable. I was on leave with my husband on the mainland and left the computer at home. It was supposed to be a vacation. :) But I hope to get it everything back on track next week. Fill in some missing days and continue forward. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone tomorrow.

Last Day of March

So, today was really slow. We (my Mother in Law and I) went to the BX on Tinker AFB. I bought some new Nike tennis shoes. My old shoes were two years old, I figured they deserved a retirement. I didn't much else today. We are going to pick up Karl tomorrow. I hope everything goes okay as far as the flights are concerned.

What a Nightmare

Well, I woke up this morning thinking I was dreaming but the nightmare is real. After being in Oklahoma just one day and night. I am sick, would you believe that? I guess my body is against climate change. Which really isn't surprising. But there is an upside to this. I am going to Mazzio's for dinner and having a meatball bake. Yummy. :)

Back on the Mainland

So I arrived safely in Oklahoma via Salt Lake City, Utah. I am ready for this vacation and some cooler weather. Although this is Oklahoma, so there is no telling what will happen as far as the weather is concerned. This picture is from the Salt Lake Airport.

Leaving on a Jet Plane . . .

So after some rescheduling by the airline I will be leaving Honolulu in just a few short hours. And as the song says, "don't know when I'll be back again" I only have a one ticket because we are still not entirely sure when Karl's R&R starts. This is going to be a fun trip.

A Wake Up

Tomorrow I leave for Oklahoma to see my husband for the first time in a little over seven months. If that is not weird enough we will be celebrating our second wedding anniversary. Yes, I have been married for almost two years. What a whirlwind it has been. I worked in the nursery today. I believe that is a good way to get a dose of small children without having the responsibility of taking them home and for now that is good enough for me.

Not Much to Say

I really have absolutely nothing to say. :)

One Weekend and a Wake Up

Monday is fast approaching and have not even began to pack or get ready to leave. My home is still a mess, my dog has no food to take with him. It is absolutely ridiculous. But that is me I guess. I always wait until the last minute to do everything. Shadow and I have a busy weekend ahead. But we love it.

Projects, Projects and Projects

It is getting ready to be a busy season here on Oahu and all over the world I think. Of course I decided to take a vacation in the middle of all of it. Go me. I am very happy and excited to see my husband soon but I have a lot to do. And I think he is taking on some more projects for the summer. I am not really sure how that is going to go. But this is life. Time to live it!

The Pros and Cons

That is going to be my mantra for the next few weeks. What are the pros and cons of each choice that need to be made. I am not really sure if it is going to help but one can hope. Of course this is all dependent on there being a next few weeks. With all of the stuff going on and all of the uncertainty, my certainty that tomorrow may never come is getting stronger. With that being said I am going to bed because if tomorrow does come I want to bright eyed and bushy tailed for it. :)

With Six Days Left

R&R is fast approaching. And the crazy thing is my last six days are jammed packed with stuff. I figured I would be lounging around the house but this is not the case. It almost fells like I am leaving for good and not coming back. I have lunch dates and dinner dates. It is crazy. I have backed out of a few events to preserve my sanity. Tonight was my last FAITH night until I get back. I still have one piano lesson, one choir rehearsal, one Bible study, one praise team rehearsal, one nursery duty, one Sunday service and one Masterlife class before I leave. I must be crazy to be doing all of this. And when I get back I am going to volunteer with the Hawaii State Commission Against Domestic Violence. So, I am really going to be busy. I just hope I can get it all done and done well.

One Week Left

As of today I have one week until I head to the mainland. I am getting really apprehensive. I know it is going to be a good trip but I do not know, it still feels awkward. I am having a pretty good day. I have been watching CSI: Miami most of the day. I got a hair cut and Shadow got blood drawn. He has tape and heart worm medicine now. I also met my neighbor today which was nice. But I need to get off of here. I forgot that I have a ceremony in the morning. :)

Good Sunday

Today was a typical day. Church, CSI: Miami and hanging with some friends. Tomorrow is a hair appointment and a vet appointment for Shadow. So I think I am going to go to bed and see you on the morrow.

Saturday

The marathon continues. I have a little over a week before I leave for Oklahoma.  I am glad it is almost here. It is going to be nice to relax and see my husband after six months. I really do not have a lot to say. So I think I am going to go to bed now.

Friday Night and Nowhere to go

I started the first part of my CSI: Miami marathon. Which is going to last a while since I have eight seasons to watch. So, I am going to get off of here and watch. Catch you later.

With Eleven Days Left . . .

I just realized I will be headed to Oklahoma in eleven days. I am not really sure I feel about that. It is just for vacation but it is still really hard to believe. I was in Oklahoma this time last year too. The part I am not really sure about is going to Georgia. I have been there since October 2009. I have not changed a lot in a year and a half but I think I am different person. And I am not sure how I am going to handle all the questions when I get there. I also think I talk like an Islander more than I do a Southerner. Which is going to be fun.

The Plans, They are A-Changin'

As I mentioned yesterday, the schemes/plans we had made are not what we thought they were. So there maybe a complete change in where we are going to live once we get to Oklahoma. This also affects what we are going to do on R&R. I think we should just relax and forget about it. Although the responsible thing to do would be to keep trying to firm up the plans but I am not in the mood to be responsible. I dislike being a responsible adult. On with some fun stuff. I flew my kite today for the first time in Hawaii. I bought it during my last trip to Oklahoma. (It is part of my plan to keep young.) Now my kite has flown in two states. Maybe I should take it with me to Georgia and make it three. I also signed myself up for piano lessons again. I hope to be able to accompany myself by the time I leave Hawaii. This will be a good skill to have, if I ever decided what major I am to study. (responsibility avoidance, again) And on that note I will end this entry and bid you good night.

Best Laid Schemes . . .

I love when you think a plan is coming together and then it seems to be unraveling. It is not unraveling in a bad way but there are just some things that you cannot really plan for. Tomorrow will tell truth of how we will plan this. This is when being in Hawaii is not easy to deal with and add one half of the equation being in another country. It is a scheme surely to go askew.

Another Accident

I was thinking about what to write about today and I must say I am at a loss. I have been doing this everyday for almost three months and it starts to get harder when nothing really happens in a day. Although as I was driving to meet some friends today, I was stopped by an accident on Kamehameha Highway on the way into town. I have to turn around and drive through what I guessed is Waialua. That is the second time in less than a month that has happened to me. And both accidents were on Kamehameha Highway. It is a bit frightening since I travel that road a lot. And a car accident is not the way to go. I hope everyone is okay. Other than that is was uneventful day. I had lunch with friends and shopped a little bit. Good times.

Another Countdown Has Began

I have less than 15 days until I am back on the mainland for at least two weeks. I am not sure what we have planned but it is going to be a fun ride I am sure. Stops in at least two states and a lot of eating. I am just ready to see some old familiar faces and places. I just hope I have not forgotten where everything is in Columbus. :)

Renewal of an Old Love

I have been listening to my iPod these last few days and have found a renewal of my love for all things Country music. In my car I have been listening to Contemporary Christian which is not a bad thing I love it too but I just realized I have missed the Country music that I used to listen to. I started listen with Faith Hill. Of course that means I listened to Tim Mcgraw. I played a little Garth Brooks today. I have missed them so. I even gave Rascal Flatts a quick run through. Maybe tomorrow I will get back to George Strait and Pam Tillis. :)

Movies, Wii and Stuff

Today the girls came over (Galina and Anna) to hang out. We played Wii and watched a movie. Anna spent must of  the time on my computer watching Bones. Which is so funny to me. She is now in love with Booth AKA David Boreanaz. She likes a guy old enough to be her dad and the best part is she traded him for Taylor Lautner. :)

Bigger and Better

Not sure really what is going on but I think I has plans for something bigger and better. I will fill you in as news breaks.

Career Choices

I was thinking again today about what I wanted to do for a career. I have not a clue. I was thinking politics earlier today. Then I went to church and someone was listening to me sing and said I should be on Broadway. Oh the life of an unfocused dreamer. LOL I have to decide soon though because we will be in Oklahoma and I will be back in school working toward a degree hopefully. I like to dabble in all kinds of things but I am not sure what I would love to do. But tomorrow is another day to plan/think/dream about it. One day until the marathon begins. I am so excited. I haven't been able to sit and watch TV in so long. I have been trying to keep busy and it has worked. We have less than three weeks until vacation. I have missed my husband so much. Well, until tomorrow.

An "Old" Favorite.

I was reading a story somewhere and this song was mentioned. I have missed listening to it.

A Day of Nothing

Today I have done very little in the grand sceme of things. I went to the PX, Post Office and Commissary. Nicole came and picked up the last of the boxes in my living room. The rest of the day I have been a vegetable and watched CSI: Miami. It has been great. I like days where I have done enough to feel like I have accomplished something and I have also done not enough to feel like I have over done it. A day of nothing is always good in my book. :)

Sunday Best

It was a slow day here. I went to church, hang out at the house, and went back to church. The services were great. The sermon this morning was on the money. I got a quiz later which I failed but I will not fail it again. Hope Wait Groan. :) Masterlife was as always enlightening. I am so glad I have continued it. We had a "concert" Sunday night that was great too. Jeanine & Bill Walker sang and played the piano. It reminded me of my favorite musical "State Fair." Which makes me want to go home to Georgia to get it out of storage. It was a good day for me. Prayerfully tomorrow will be just as good.

My Bad Attitude

I was thinking about what is the worse part of me. I could mention that I am overweight or that I am not the most fashionable person but that does not really seem to bother me so much. I realize this past week that my bad attitude is a problem. I tend to crictize everything and everyone around me for some excuse or another. And I am at my worst when I am in the car. I think that is because in my mind no one can hear me. So I think I need to correct this attitude as quickly as possible. I start today hopefully be able to updat you later this next week.

Something Good Wrapped Bad

Do ever get the feeling some good is about to happen but the packaging is going to be horrible? That is how I feel today. Not sure what that means in the grand scheme of life but we will see. We have had stormy weather today and yesterday. Which is no never mind to me, I have stayed in all day today and most of yesterday. Tomorrow is Praise Team practice and I need to make a trip to the grocery store. Yes, I realize it is payday weekend but this is what we Army Wives live for a challenge. Hooah! I gave Shadow a bath today. He is so FLUFFY, but he is not liking me at the moment. He is going back to his once a week bath schedule. Like it or not.

Another Last Day

Today I took Merly and Daniel to the airport. So today was their last day on Oahu. it was a bittersweet moment. I think Merly was very happy to be going back to San Diego but she will miss the scenery of Hawaii. I will miss having them around the house. It has been really quiet since I got home about noon today. No baby squeals or chats about Mafia Wars. I did hear from her since they have landed and they are safe in th hotel waiting for Mark to arrive tomorrow evening. I am very happy for them but I will miss them. Hopefully we will get to see them next year when we "hit" the mainland for a while. Now I think I will go to sleep and wait for the dawn. :)

Life is Funny

You would think that the title of my entry today would be a no brainer but let me explain. I think life is a lot things, sad, dramatic, comedic, etc. But today life is just funny. You never think that life will turn out the way life does. I had a great dinner again tonight with a couple of friends. Shared some laughs and had a great time. I am sad that Merly is leaving tomorrow. It was really nice to get to know her this last two years. I am sure we will see each other again but I will be a little sad until then. Shadow seems no worse for the wear. Well, I need to check my email and go to sleep check you out tomorrow. :)

It is Post 100

I cannot imagine that I ave posted one hundred different entries on this blog that is crazy. Today we went to Kailua beach, The Pali Lookout, and the Windward Mall. We also got Kaneohe's Boston North End Pizza. We got the Super Hawaiian. It is awesome! So, I had a pretty good day for post one hundred.

Its Here

The new television arrived today. And I will have to say I was a little in shock. I bought the television for my husaband little did it I know sixty inches was going to just about cover the wall. It is pretty cool. The next season of football is going to pretty good. I do not have much else to say today, I know do not fall over in shock. Tomorrow I hope to have more to report.

Another Last Day But Then We Begin Again

Today was the last day of Masterlife 2. Next week we move on to Masterlife 3. I need to go back over all of the first two but I am not sure when I will have time over the next several weeks. But we will see you make time for what is important to you. Anyway, that is really all I can say for today. I am really tired. Since it is Sunday I got up at 5:00AM. I could mention there was no hot water this morning but that is a story for some one who wants to complain which I do not at this point in the day because the day turned out pretty good in the end.

A Relaxing Day

We ran around the island today, did not do to much. It was a good day. I used some of my gift cards from Christmas and Valentine's Day. I bought some really nice things, including food or at least a food product. Now it is time for me to read my Sunday school lesson and relax until I drift off to sleep. A good day was today, tomorrow will be an even better day. Good Night.

Almost Caught Up

Today was a slow day. We shopped at the Scofield Exchange and Commissary. We went to McDonald's and then we traversed North Shore. We were trying to catch a couple of beaches before Merly and Daniel leave. Of course Daniel was asleep for most of the trip. I have worked on some more of the missed blogging but it getting late and I am about to pass out so I think I will call it a night and hopefully finish tomorrow. Good Night.

Filling in the Blanks

I have not had Internet for over a week now. I just got it up and running today finally. I just wanted to let everyone know that I will fill in the blanks for the missed week, probably tomorrow night after a run to the beach and a few other errands. :)

Clearance is an Awesome Thing

I remembered what I did on Monday. We went to the Navy Exchange and I planned on buying a television but the very cool sales person told me they were going on clearance on Wednesday and I could get a free Blueray player with the purchase. So, guess what I did? I waited on until Wednesday and got the television on clearance and the Blueray player. I am very glad for the sales person that told me about the sale.

The Last Day

Today was my last day of Tuesday morning Bible study for a while. I am sad but happy. I am glad I am finished and can move on to the next project but sad to see this come to an end. We dropped Merly's 4-Runner off at the shipping company. Then we went to lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. I had the most wonderful chicken and biscuits. And top it all off I had a peach smoothie that was so good, I wanted three more. So today was an over all good day.

The Monday I Forgot

I am not really sure what happened this day either. I know we when some where and did something but it was not very memorable. So I will have try again this Monday to remember.

Church, Cholo's, Church

It was a good day. I sang in the two early services. It went well. I think I am doing okay but still need practice. I am working on that part. :) We went to Cholo's today for lunch. I have the black bean nachos with chicken. It was awesome. I also tried the Waialua Soda Works Pineapple soda. It was pretty tasty. I may try Mango next. Merly had a shave ice for the first time she really seemed to like it. As a matter of fact we have to go back and get another one later. I found this very awesome gift at one of the art galleries. I am just not sure I should spent that much money on a gift. But if it is still there payday I may.

Happy Birthday Galina!

Today I don't remember much about the day. I know we went to the Scofield Exchange during the day but other then that again I am at a loss. I do however remember going to Galina's 14th Birthday Party/Family Dinner. We hadKalbi ribs, rice noodles, asparagus, and BBQ chips. Dessert was I wonderful ice cream and Oreo cookie concoction on which I chipped my tooth. Actually I chipped my tooth on the spoon but never the less it was weird. So we spent the latter part of the evening swapping battle stories of broken arms, fingers and teeth. It was awesome! Thank you Galina for the invite.

Friday the 18th

No, bad things did not happen today, I was just short on titles and that seemed to fit. It was a overall nomial day. Which in short means I do not remember a thing about it. That is what happens when you do not post to your blog for days and then you try and go back and post. I am thinking this is a day we did very little maybe a trip to Walmart or the mall.

Out Living Your Life

Today was the first full day of "company" living with me. It has been a good day. We are keeping busy. Merly got lost a little trying to get around here but everyone made it safe back to the Wornock Wigwam. I also started a new Bible Study that lasts four weeks at The Woodshed. It is called "Out Live Your Life" by Max Lucado. I have enjoyed what I have read of the book. I am hoping the participants guide/workbook is just as good. We also have to come up with a "no restrictions" project as I call it. I have a lot of ideas and I am not sure how I am going to narrow them all down.

She Swings and Misses

It is Wednesday once again I took at swing at going to choir practice and missed again. Merly and Daniel, a seventeen month old, have moved in temporarily today until they PCS to San Diego. It is going to be an interesting two weeks. I am looking forward to having someone to chat with but I am not sure about a seventeen month old. Shadow will also have to do some adjusting. So here is to the next adventure.

Belated Valentine's Dinner

We (Merly, Daniel and I) went to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse tonight for dinner. It was awesome as usual. We have a little stink eye action going on from the table across from us but I think they are going to live. I really wanted to say something but I was not really sure what I should say if anything at all. Most of what I came up with sounded rude. Which is not really in the character I am trying to build. It is however in my nature. :) That good old sinful nature that really wanted to knock their block off  . . . verbally of course. But ither than that it was a great dinner with great company.

Happy St. Valentine's Day

I hope everyone had a great day.

Sleepy Time

I really have nothing to say today. I am just really trying to keep up the habit. I told a nap today and yet I am still very tired. It has been a long day even though I did not do very much. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

A Lot to Say But . . .

I can think of about a thousand things I could rail on right now but some one reminded never to post anything I would regret or that could be held against me. Not that I want to say anything bad. It is just that I see a few inconsistencies in the universe and I want the world to know that it is messed up. Unfortunately, the situations involve people and therefore they involve emotions which precludes an out right rant. It is funny how life is never what you thought it would be. That up is never just up, it is up with a tilt or a twist. Maybe tomorrow will bring a little more clarity.

AFAP is a Success

We finished AFAP today. It was a success, the issues were all briefed out and responded to. I think everyone was pleased with the over all outcome. I think my favorite moment of the day was talking with one of the other participants she said, "I guess wanted to say there is a lot of Brass in this room" and my reply without really thinking was, "And a lot of Brass kissing." Some days I worry about me. But to all the Ladies of the SOS work group thank you for the opportunity to work with you. It has been a pleasure and a wonderful new chapter added to my life.

Tired but a Good Tired

Today was the last working day of the AFAP conference tomorrow is the brief out. I am really excited and nervous to see how it goes. I hope that all of the issues presented are addressed at this level or moved to the next level if necessary. I know all the groups worked hard not only on which issue to address but coming to an agreement on how to present the issues. It has been an awesome experience. As the title says I am tired but a good tired.

Eighty Posts . . . Wow

It is only forty for this year but eighty for the whole blog. The best part is I have no idea what to type about. I wish I had gone on some great adventure lately but not so much. I have been "grounded" to my usual stomping area. I hope to finish unpacking this weekend. Maybe even get a television but that is not a priority just a want. More plans coming down the pipe maybe even some school and career stuff who knows. I am really enjoying AFAP so far. I have learned a lot and I have learned I have a lot to learn. I wish I knew more about the subject matter for the work group I am in. Unfortunately one of the ways to do that is lose a soldier and I am not prepared for that at all.  I did learn the Education at the library is not just for soldiers. I can take online classes there too. This is very helpful information. :) Well it is passed the pumpkin hour for me, so I am going to bed. Talk with you tomorrow.

Day is Done . . .

Bible study, AFAP, FAITH child care. I did it all and I am here to tell about it. I am not sure that returning to the workforce at this point is a good idea. I really could not imagine my life in a nine to five job right now. It is not that I will never work again; I am just thinking about all of the things I would miss if I was working right now. Currently though the only thing I am missing sleep. So I will go to bed.

Monday is Not So Bad

My Monday was pretty good. I went to the mall and to the outlets. I really enjoyed my day with both the Laurences and the Woods. Tuesday is the "beginning" of my week. Bible study, AFAP and FAITH is just what is on the schedule for tomorrow. I think Saturday I am going to sleep all day. :) Praying for a really good week not just for me but for all those out there that need one, and who does not need a good week?

And There You Have It . . .

Whatever it is. Today was a typical Sunday. Nothing extraordinary today. Church and discipleship training. Tomorrow I have a busy morning. I go back down to Pearl Ridge. I have to stop at the post office to continue my Valentine surprise. It has been a lot of fun. I just hope my husband likes it. I also need to mail a box to Florida, that is almost a month over due. That is the story of my life lately. If I get to it great, if not I will catch it later. Now, it is time for bed. Hopefully I will sleep with better dreams than last night. It was too weird for words. Good Night.

Back to the Market

I took another tour of the Aloha Stadium Marketplace. So, I got a little exercise and a little sun. I did some shopping. Which was pretty cool. We went to the Dixie Grill. This was my third trip in the last few weeks. I really like that place. I also went to Pearl Ridge Mall . . . again. That is getting to be a habit. It was an all around good day. Now, if I could just convince my husband that calling me is more important than the Superbowl, I will be all set. :)

Do Nothing Day

Today was a do nothing day. I did make it to the commissary which was great. I missed a few things on my list but I think I will go back after the Super Bowl this weekend. I really do not want to fight the last minute crowds trying to get their Super Bowl party goodies. Tomorrow is another trip to the stadium. I really like that place, I am sad I missed it these past two years. Shadow and I had a good time hanging out with Kali. We walked the block and ran around the house. A good time was had by all. I think Shadow and I are headed to bed. Hopefully we will catch you in the early part of the day tomorrow.

It is a New Stay (borrowed from one of the hotel chains)

Today they brought our new bed. It is wonderful and it sleeps even better. I know this because I took a three hour nap today. Which I probably needed but it put a bit of a damper on my day. I did not make it to the grocery store or any store for that matter. I did get to the gas station though which is really good. The stop at Burger King not so good; for health reasons. :) But Shadow got to come along for the ride which was fun. He seems to have enjoyed himself. One day I will get a picture of him hanging out the window. He is too cute.

Whatever Day

Have you had one of those days where you wanted a do over but did not have the energy to do it over? That is what a whatever day. Of course, a former co-worker would call that Groundhog Day. And can you believe it; it is actually Groundhog Day. My started out really well, but went to the pits after leaving Aiea. But I refuse to complain. I just wanted to let everyone to watch out for Whatever Days. Good night and good luck.

Snoozing Time

I finally have a mattress and it is my room. I can sleep on it tonight. I cannot wait. I really do not have a lot to report today. I got some new clothes and a few things from Borders. Over all it was a good day.

One Month Gone Already

Today closes out January. Can you believe it? I can't. I bought a new bed today along with two nightstands and chest of drawers. They will be delivered Thursday. I also got new sheets and the bedroom straightened out. Eco Lab will also be coming Thursday. The technician that was supposed to come to my home, ended up in the emergency room. I hope he/she will be okay. Other than that it has been a slow day. So, I think I will end on that note. I did want to post my favorite picture for the Pro Bowl though. Yes that is the one and only Peyton Manning. :)

Just the Facts

Pro Bowl. BBQ. Good friends.

Almost Normal

We (Shadow and I) are almost back to our regular day to day schedule. There are still boxes everywhere but they not as full as they were. I finally found my plates; still no toilet paper. Something tells me it is gone. I got some work done or some paper work done today. Hopefully I can study hard this week for all of my Bible studies since I have no major plans this week. I think I may have found the bed I want for our room. Now to go check it out. Hawaii Discount Furniture here I come. Hopefully I will get a Bible cover this week too. Tomorrow is the Pro Bowl. I hope to post a few pictures on here tomorrow after I get back from the game. I am so excited. The Cacao Festival in Haleiwa is also tomorrow. It looks to be a full day.

It is Finished

We are all moved out of the old home. It is a big relief. The stress of "two homes" is gone. Now to get this new home started and finished before the end of next week would be awesome. Now that I do not have to run between the two, I can stay here and work. Not sure how much I will get done but maybe soon the place will be up and running. Well, I am going to watch a movie "And Baby Will Fall," it is a lifetime movie and then hit the hay. Tomorrow will be a new day and prayerfully a good one.

Phenomenal Cosmic Powers . . . Itty Bitty Living Space

Above is one of the best lines from a Disney movie. And it describes how I feel some days. I feel like I have some much and so little time, space, etc. Today was a good day but kind of anti-climactic. I had a good breakfast for the Hawaii Food Bank Million Meals Challenge. I had a great time hanging out with Merly and Daniel. And I had a fun time as AFAP training. I just feel a little down I guess. But tomorrow is a new day and I have only one thing planned so hopefully I will get to spend the most of the day at home with Shadow and a good book. And then I can start unpacking.

Shout Outs

First, I want to give my friend, Carla a big thank you. Without her help, dolly and truck I would not have gotten it done. Thank you for your friendship and help when I have needed it. I want to give Sam a big thank you for helping me move. Your a wonderful new friend and girl you can move some boxes. Last but not least I want to say a big thank you to Jake. Dude, you have mad skills with the automobile. Karl's truck would still be sitting at the old place if it were not for you and Sam. Thank you all for the work and help. You have just filled my cup up and over today.

When it Rains it Pours

Well my new apartment it was not raining as a matter of fact the water stopped running in my shower. That makes for a fun day. Sponge bathing is the birds. They did come and fix it though and for that I am extremely grateful. My apartment is still making me happy, it just has a few bugs but figuratively and literally. Today has been a long day, but as you can see I made it on here early again which is really nice. Those nights of ten or eleven o'clock at night were really sad. Now, I just have to get the rest of my stuff out of the old apartment and into the new. I cannot wait until I am not running back forth between the two places. I think I am going to like staying out here. It usually pretty quiet. Today some neighborhood children asked if they could play with Shadow, I respectfully declined. The last thing I need is Shadow biting a child. It is time to call it a night on here. Until the next time.

Thank You

After running around today to the bank, the veterinarian, the store, school, new apartment, old apartment, lunch, and scheduling maintenance and pest control; I have to say Thank you to my mom. Being an adult is not that easy and I may have never said it as a child but Thank You. I am about worn completely out. I don't know how you did it with a soldier, two kids, two cats, and a dog, and a job but you rock!

I Am Going to the Pro-Bowl

Today I got a ticket to the Pro-Bowl from a friend. I am so excited I cannot wait until next Sunday. Although I am sad I will miss the fifth Sunday sing at church. This will probably be my last chance to go to the Bowl this trip to Hawaii. I could not believe it when they asked me if I wanted to go. Also, the church ordained Eric in the ministry today. There was a great turn out and the pot luck was out of this world as usual. I brought more stuff over from the old apartment. I am regretting the decision to not let the movers do all of that but I was in a complicated place the day they came. Now I am a lot clearer minded and definitely would have done things different. But hopefully I will finish it all by Wednesday. Then I can start arranging our new apartment. I think Karl will be pleasantly surprised when he gets home. Thursday this week I am going to the Hawaii Food Bank's Annual Breakfast. I am hoping to get some info. I would like to have a food drive/housewarming once I get all organized. So much to do and so little brains to plan it all. he he he It is getting late, time to chill and get ready for bed. Five o'clock was early this morning. Good night.

Moving On Out

I am staying at the new apartment for the first time. I still do not have all of my things from the old apartment. The only thing left to pack is the refrigerator and freezer and the two closets in the bedrooms. I should have let the movers pack them up but I was really nervous and couldn't seem to let them do it. I have unpacked eight boxes today. I brought my entire bedroom "collection" in today. Going to take my first shower in the new place. I unpacked my food, there was not a lot there. I am so excited about not storing my crock pot on the counter; I have a pantry to put it in. Shadow seems to be adjusting well. I think he is scared I am going to leave him here and not come back. I am totally digging the air conditioning. After almost two years without it. I am trying to figure out how I survived. Shadow likes I can tell, he is passed out on the couch beside me. Well I need to run down stairs on last time so I will call it a night. Hopefully I will post pictures of the new place soon.

T.G.I.F.

I now more clearly understand what those four letters mean. I have throughly enjoyed my time at the woodshed but I am grateful for Friday. Dear God, thank you for an uneventful two weeks. Hopefully, both the kids and I have learned many helpful lessons. Amen.

The Last Hoorah

Today is my last day at the woodshed. I am watching Charlie St. Cloud. It looks to be a good movie so far. A little sad but good.

Watch Your Words

It is always a good idea to watch what you say around people because you never know how they will be received. Some times it is the words you do not say that hurt the most.

New Homes and Little Pigs

Today I get the keys to my new apartment. We are moving in tomorrow. The little pig in the title is the pig we saw on the way off the reservation. That would be Helemano Military Reservation, my new home.

And The Beat Goes On

I am having a Sonny and Cher moment. I keep singing the words in my head as the kids are trying to break in through the bathroom door. It has been an interesting week at The Woodshed. With only four days left the kids are trying to get all their antics in. I cant wait to spill the beans to their mom. Which will mortify them to bits. Ah, the life of a "nanny."

I Miss You

I am watching "Dear John" missing my husband.

I Love Saturdays

I am so glad it is Saturday. I have a good day. Mall, Alfredo, and an after Christmas party. You can't ask for much more.

Awesomeness on a Bun

I talked with Karl today. He is excited about the new apartment. And air conditioning. I am going to attempt to find a new bed. Maybe I should try Craig's List. Hmmm. Anyway the kids keep asking me to come back out and watch the movie so I think that is what I will do. Toot-a-loo.

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Happy Days

I got to take up the new digs today. I am so excited about moving. But it is late and I can't really think.I will catch you up on all the happenings later.

Its Over . . .

I have only one thing to say today, as of tomorrow I will have "As The Roof Leaks" cancelled. I will explain later. It has been a long day. :)

Its a matter of . . .

"As The Roof Leaks" has kicked it up a bit. The roof leaked again. Not much surprise there. So, I went back to the community center and I am now moving. Not sure when but soon is their plan and my plan. I finally lost all of my "I should just be happy I have a place to live" guilt. I have moved on to the "would you live here" anger. And I am just about sick over it. I do not like anger at all. I am so glad that I did not have to raise my voice or "get ugly" I probably would have gotten really sick then. So that is the biggest happening today. I have been able to talk to Karl twice today. A big relief in all of the roof stress. He has a cold, poor guy. But he is taking everything in stride and encouraging me to do what I need to do. I missed homeschool today, and I wished I could have been here but I am super glad I went to Bible study. This is going to be a good study. Not sure were I fit in but I am hoping to get some good insight. So far it has been good. Until the net time.

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Early Start After a Late Night

Today will be the last day I have the computer here with me at The Woodshed. It is one of the things that kept me awake last night. Plus the next few days I will be at the apartment some of the day and I can work there better than I can here.

As you can see by the title of this blog, I stayed up a little too and had to get up early this morning. Which I completely failed. I woke up at seven o'clock instead of six. Then I took too long in the shower. The kids were have finished with their work by the time I was eating breakfast. Not a good start to the week. Maybe tomorrow will be better. Since I have to get up and go to Bible study at nine o'clock.

I think it is time to close this entry. I hope to catch up with you tomorrow. When I have a little more quiet and a little more time.

No News Equals . . .

I have not heard from Karl since I think Friday. Not sure what to make of that. House sitting is going well. The children are getting along really well. I am glad I am that I am here. Of course it is making me reconsider teenagers in my future but I think that is a side affect of having children. The girls are telling me it is time for dinner. One of these days I will actually have time to type more than two sentences. Until tomorrow.

The Beginning . . .

Today is the first day of my thirteen day stay at "The Woodshed." I am looking forward to an awesome two weeks of divine revelations, interesting points of view and teenage nuttiness. Home school, public school and church. I will check back with you later.

Footsteps to Freedom

Today I took my first long walk since gaining all this weigh back. It felt good. I am so ready to it again. Tomorrow is the buffet a Todai and playing at Dave and Buster's. So, I will hopefully have lots to report tomorrow. Today is a short entry. I am going to try Skype out. See you later.

There Ain't Enough Money in the World

Today has been a cloud nine day. I am still living on the high of knowing my husband will have a job and that we are moving to Oklahoma. Also, I actually got to talk to him for more them ten minutes for the first time in a while which is better than double chocolate chip cookies. We are trying to make R&R plans. He is really stoked about going to a Thunder game. I am kind of excited too. I had a blast the last time. I am hoping to fill our calendar for R&R with exciting things. I personally love the zoo but I am not sure he is that into it. I guess it is the wildlife photographer in me. I am back on the OBU (Oklahoma Baptist University) bandwagon. Which is so great. I have really wanted to go back to school but have not had the opportunity (money and time) and now I have that chance. Let's pray I do not spoil it. I picked up my Bible study book for this next seven weeks of Ladies Bible Study and it looks to be a good one. I pray I can be the all "hostess" I can be. Lots of exciting things happening with more still to come.


P.S. The title of today's entry is because money cannot buy this kind of happiness.

Good Work, Good Food and a Good-Bye

Today, we (Shadow and I) had one of many visits from maintenance. I am glad to say that the window was fixed and fixed properly. So to Island Palm I say good work, keep it up.

I tried a new recipe today. Kielbasa and brown sugar. (Thank you Stacy) It was a hit. I didn't bring any home. So hear is to good food.

And last but not least I said good-bye or at least you see later to Brett Imamura. He is leaving for Southwestern Seminary in Dallas on Friday. For those who do not know he was our interim music director, my piano teacher and a friend. Maybe we will see him on our way to Oklahoma City since we have to fly to Dallas first. So to Brett I say Aloha (Hawaiian good-bye) and best wishes on your next endeavor.

Slow Day = Happy Day

Today has been a very quiet day but I am beginning to really like quiet days. I received my new Droid R2D2. It is a major change from a Blackberry Curve, but so worth it. But the best news of the day is Karl got approved for Ft. Sill. We are going to Oklahoma! Yippee! He has re-enlisted for four more years. I am so excited I am speechless and for those who know mark this date down. I am rarely if ever speechless. So, on that note I am ending this entry. Sleep well.

Stop I Want to Get Off

Today I feel like a have been on an out of control teacup ride. Plans may have once again changed for the Wornocks. One has remained  the same our goal is: GET TO OKLAHOMA. And that is exactly how Karl phrases it. We maybe visiting the mainland sooner than planned but that is okay. And we could going to Oklahoma civilians but that is okay too. As long as we have Jesus and each other we will make it.

Shadow and I started our day slow. The morning was beautiful with a nice breeze. Shadow chased his tennis ball and I read my new book. Then the phone rang  . . . it was the "environmental inspector." I am not really sure that is his job title but it works for this story.

Today on "As The Roof Leaks": The inspector found moisture in the ceiling and wall of bedroom number two and what he believes to be mold on the window in the dinning room. He also check the dinning room ceiling and it is "squishy." (At least that is what I am calling it.) He used some device on the ceiling which requires you push to "pins" into the ceiling. When he pushed on the ceiling it "squished." It looks like there is a dip in the ceiling and you can push it up. That sounds so wrong to me. He took air samples, samples of the mold and will do tests. Tomorrow there will be a call to housing to see when the other repairs will be done. I still haven't heard anything else on the roof. So, until the next episode.

Text Conversation of the Day:
Friend: "That is a lot of ifs"
Me: "I live for ifs. If is the center of l-if-e."

Wigwams, Water Leaks and Wonderful Ideas

Today has been a slow day for us here at the Wornock Wigwam. I did not go to church this morning, I really did not feel well. I did however give Shadow a much need and well deserved bath. I got my new 2011 calendar out and started marking up the days with projects and plans for the next few weeks. They are all in pencil just in case, a lesson to be learned there. It is day one hundred and twenty four of Karl's deployment. We (Karl, Shadow and I) are on the back half of this thing we hope. They are planning a halfway party for 2nd BCT. I am thinking about going but that remains to be seen.

There is nothing new on "As The Roof Leaks," this is because the show is on weekend hiatus. Monday will hopefully bring us a new and wonderful show with little or no drama.

To close I leave you with my one liner of the day.
Friend: "That is a good idea."
Me: "I have been full of those lately and the regular bologna"

New year, new . . .

It is the first day of new year, and I was thinking . . . this of course is a dangerous activity for a person such as myself. I was thinking maybe this year I would actually keep up with the three blogs I have. This blog is kind of a random thoughts type of blog. Since most of my thoughts are pretty random, one would think this would be easy for me. Surprisingly it is not. My "Word in the Herd" blog is for more spiritual type thoughts. I have been thinking a lot about the spiritual and metaphysical side of life lately. My "The Cookie Stopped Working" blog is for the weight loss I keep promising myself I would do. At close to two hundred pounds you can tell I haven't been losing weigh or blogging. Here is to a new year and hopefully three hundred and sixty four more days of blogging and sharing my thoughts.