So I had the interview with the girl scouts...its paid but its not. they supplement your income since is a volunteer so NOT good its about 750 a month. So we will see. The health department...10/hr and working with WIC always a good program. Last, I had a call at 9:45am on Friday and they wanted me there at 11 am- KILLER JOB...so that one is acctually my favorite out of all of them! I found out next week so that is good!
So I haven't talked to Shane for nearly a week. NOT FUN! However I can't complain, Tina is Aunt said she come relate- she can except she has 3 little ones at home so I should be complaining too much.
Shane's friend Cory I guess if finally making some progress getting into the Navy and I kinda just want the boys back together. Never met Cory or his wife, but he was a big part of Shane back when Cory was still in. His wife is just beautiful and I can't wait till we get to all meet each other. Hopefully if Shane decides to go in the guys will atleast be near each other. I don't some how I have it in my head if Shane is will his good friends he will be safer...but i am nuts- its Shane he meets people every where he goes and friends at that. Any ways off that rant....
Hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend...I will be cleaning the house. SUPER BOWL sunday will be spent at Grandma's house... :)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
UPDATE!
SO...I fell off the band wagon a bit with working out last wekk however, I did some just not as many days as I should have HOWEVER i am back on track and ready to go! Worked out for an hour and a half today so I feel GREAT.
The wonderful husband come to find out...is in the middle of no where- some say yes we already knew this BUT his Uncle Scott who is in Afghanistan right now as well says he can't even create an excuse to go see him since he is SOOO far out in the middle of the sticks....great warming feeling comes over me NOT...that is not good. I do know that he is with about 200 guys-so I guess thats good! Shane was able to call this weekend, which was really nice! He has hurt his shoulder and that does worry me cause he is very stubborn and that shoulder has already been hurt once. He is tough, but I hope he is ok.
TOMORROW I have a job interview with the Girl Scouts of America....
Girl Scout Visions Program Coordinator– Idaho FallsThis person will work in cooperation with Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council staff and volunteers in Idaho Falls to help expand the Girl Scout Visions program. The Girl Scouts Visions program is the only all-girl program in Eastern Idaho that provides opportunities for girls, 5th through 8th grade, to learn problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, leadership, and to be empowered to make healthy, positive decisions in their lives.
The member’s position will help expand the Girl Scout Visions program to four additional schools and strengthen the two programs that are currently ongoing in the Bonneville County School District. This is a capacity building project which will result in more girls that are better equipped to handle the challenges and pressure from their teenage years to adulthood.
This is the job that I am applying for...SOO I am hoping all goes well. Its seems fitting, I enjoy children like it is NO BODIES business and my clock is ticking slowly but I am craving babies...thank goodness my friends have kids....but maybe atleast on a daily basis working with girls this can help!
I also have a job inteview with the Health Department in Rexburg to work with WIC- which is a great program as well. I however would have to drive from IF to Rexburg EVERYDAY, which I am not to happy about BUT being that I do not have a job right now, ANYTHING will help! I am REALLY wanting this girl scout position.
THIS PAST WEEKEND...
Since Shane and I eloped my parents threw two bridal showers for me this weekend...made off with some REALLY nice stuff that is DEFINITLY needed in out house...I think we pretty much have the basics- except for a TOASTER...hahaha but thats ok, in time. It was a wonderful weekend with my parents. Met some new people that they go to church with- interesting but it was really good. I was able to see three old friend and TONS of family on Saturday so I was happy as a lark! It was a huge blessing to recieve all of that.
Well I am off to get a good nights rest. It has been below ZERO here...NO FUN AT ALL. Wish you all health,wealth and HAPPINESS...... LOVES!
The wonderful husband come to find out...is in the middle of no where- some say yes we already knew this BUT his Uncle Scott who is in Afghanistan right now as well says he can't even create an excuse to go see him since he is SOOO far out in the middle of the sticks....great warming feeling comes over me NOT...that is not good. I do know that he is with about 200 guys-so I guess thats good! Shane was able to call this weekend, which was really nice! He has hurt his shoulder and that does worry me cause he is very stubborn and that shoulder has already been hurt once. He is tough, but I hope he is ok.
TOMORROW I have a job interview with the Girl Scouts of America....
Girl Scout Visions Program Coordinator– Idaho FallsThis person will work in cooperation with Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council staff and volunteers in Idaho Falls to help expand the Girl Scout Visions program. The Girl Scouts Visions program is the only all-girl program in Eastern Idaho that provides opportunities for girls, 5th through 8th grade, to learn problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, leadership, and to be empowered to make healthy, positive decisions in their lives.
The member’s position will help expand the Girl Scout Visions program to four additional schools and strengthen the two programs that are currently ongoing in the Bonneville County School District. This is a capacity building project which will result in more girls that are better equipped to handle the challenges and pressure from their teenage years to adulthood.
This is the job that I am applying for...SOO I am hoping all goes well. Its seems fitting, I enjoy children like it is NO BODIES business and my clock is ticking slowly but I am craving babies...thank goodness my friends have kids....but maybe atleast on a daily basis working with girls this can help!
I also have a job inteview with the Health Department in Rexburg to work with WIC- which is a great program as well. I however would have to drive from IF to Rexburg EVERYDAY, which I am not to happy about BUT being that I do not have a job right now, ANYTHING will help! I am REALLY wanting this girl scout position.
THIS PAST WEEKEND...
Since Shane and I eloped my parents threw two bridal showers for me this weekend...made off with some REALLY nice stuff that is DEFINITLY needed in out house...I think we pretty much have the basics- except for a TOASTER...hahaha but thats ok, in time. It was a wonderful weekend with my parents. Met some new people that they go to church with- interesting but it was really good. I was able to see three old friend and TONS of family on Saturday so I was happy as a lark! It was a huge blessing to recieve all of that.
Well I am off to get a good nights rest. It has been below ZERO here...NO FUN AT ALL. Wish you all health,wealth and HAPPINESS...... LOVES!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Just some insight!
borrowed/lifted/stolen from someone else.
"Aren't you afraid that he'll be killed?"
This one ranks in at number one on my "duh" list. Of course we're afraid, you dimwit. We're terrified.The thought constantly lingers at the back of our minds - but thank you so much for reminding me yet again. Maybe next you can go ask someone with cancer if they're scared of dying.
"I don't know how you manage. I don't think I could do it."
Though this is really annoying, I feel bad about mentioning it because I know that it is intended to be a compliment. Still, it's not like all of us military wives have been dreaming since childhood of the day we'd get to be anxious, light-sleepers who carry cell phones with us to the bathroom. We're not made of some mysterious matter that makes us more capable, we got asked to take on a challenging life and we rose to the challenge.
"He's in Iraq/Afganistan? I'm sorry."
This comment, while meant to be helpful, is annoying! My husband is doing exactly what he wants to do. He is making a positive difference in the world, training the Iraqi military, and helping children who dream of growing up in a world free from strife. This is his job, this is our life, and this is how we choose to live it. We choose to live this life because of our ideology.
"Do you think he'll get to come home for Christmas/anniversary/birthday/birth of a child/wedding/family reunion, etc?"
Don't you watch the news? No. They don't get to come home for any of these things. No, they often don't get to teleconference as much as people assume we get to for special events. Please don't ask again.
"What are you going to do to keep yourself busy while he's gone?"
For one, try to keep my sanity. Maybe there is a military wife out there who gets bored when her significant other leaves, but I have yet to meet her. For the rest of us, we find ourselves having to fill the shoes of two people--husband and wife. On top of that we have to keep strong in public and ourselves in private. That keeps us plenty busy. We do get lonely, but we don't get bored.
"How much longer does he have until he can get out?"
This one is annoying to many of us whether our guys are deployed or not. Most of our men aren't counting down the days until they "can" get out. The military isn't a slave program they are sold into, it's a choice. Sorry to break it to you but many of them keep signing back up again and again because (gasp!) they love what they do.
"This deployment shouldn't be so bad, now that you're used to it."
I'm sorry, just how do you get used to watching your man go off to war? It's not a little business trip. There are bombs, bullets, and some very bad people who are bent on killing. My man and his guys are the barrier that keeps them from coming here and trying to kill us. Sure, we figure out ways to make life go smoother while the guys are gone. But it never gets easy and the bullets and bombs don't swerve around our guys just because they've been there before. The worry never goes away. It's not exactly conducive to easy sleeping. We learn coping skills. We never get used to it.
"Well, this is what you signed up for when you married him."
This is probably one of the most unthoughtful and brazen things you can say to a military wife. Not only that but it is the most common "insult" military wives come across. Firstly, thank you for showing a lack of common sense and compassion. By no means does a military wife faithfully commit to the lifestyle not expecting her husband to go to war and for his life to be put in extreme jeapordy however, how does that make us more or less prepared to receive his deployment orders? To tell him goodbye for 6, 13, or 15 months, or maybe forever? How does that prepare us for the random and unexpected battles we will face alone while they are away? We as military wives do not ask much from anyone, let alone civilians who have no idea what the life is like, but you can show a little compassion and support for us. We are the ones left behind as our husbands go to war. We are often more alone than you could ever know--show a little compassion and respect when you talk to us.
"My boyfriend had to go to Europe for business once for three weeks. I totally know what you're going through."
This one is similar to the one above. Do not equate your boyfriend's three week with a 7-10 month deployment to a war zone. Aside from the obvious trip length difference, nobody shot at your boyfriend or tried to blow him up with an I.E.D., your boyfriend could call home pretty much any time he wanted to, he flew comfortably on a commercial plane, slept between crisp white sheets and ate well, paying for everything with an expense account. There is no comparison. We do not feel bonded to you in the slightest because of this comment and, if anything, we probably resent you a bit for comparing a combat deployment to a business trip.
"Don't you miss him?"No, not really... What do you think?! Of course we miss our men. If we didn't, we wouldn't be together!!!
Blogger note: I did not write this, I just wanted to post it.
"Aren't you afraid that he'll be killed?"
This one ranks in at number one on my "duh" list. Of course we're afraid, you dimwit. We're terrified.The thought constantly lingers at the back of our minds - but thank you so much for reminding me yet again. Maybe next you can go ask someone with cancer if they're scared of dying.
"I don't know how you manage. I don't think I could do it."
Though this is really annoying, I feel bad about mentioning it because I know that it is intended to be a compliment. Still, it's not like all of us military wives have been dreaming since childhood of the day we'd get to be anxious, light-sleepers who carry cell phones with us to the bathroom. We're not made of some mysterious matter that makes us more capable, we got asked to take on a challenging life and we rose to the challenge.
"He's in Iraq/Afganistan? I'm sorry."
This comment, while meant to be helpful, is annoying! My husband is doing exactly what he wants to do. He is making a positive difference in the world, training the Iraqi military, and helping children who dream of growing up in a world free from strife. This is his job, this is our life, and this is how we choose to live it. We choose to live this life because of our ideology.
"Do you think he'll get to come home for Christmas/anniversary/birthday/birth of a child/wedding/family reunion, etc?"
Don't you watch the news? No. They don't get to come home for any of these things. No, they often don't get to teleconference as much as people assume we get to for special events. Please don't ask again.
"What are you going to do to keep yourself busy while he's gone?"
For one, try to keep my sanity. Maybe there is a military wife out there who gets bored when her significant other leaves, but I have yet to meet her. For the rest of us, we find ourselves having to fill the shoes of two people--husband and wife. On top of that we have to keep strong in public and ourselves in private. That keeps us plenty busy. We do get lonely, but we don't get bored.
"How much longer does he have until he can get out?"
This one is annoying to many of us whether our guys are deployed or not. Most of our men aren't counting down the days until they "can" get out. The military isn't a slave program they are sold into, it's a choice. Sorry to break it to you but many of them keep signing back up again and again because (gasp!) they love what they do.
"This deployment shouldn't be so bad, now that you're used to it."
I'm sorry, just how do you get used to watching your man go off to war? It's not a little business trip. There are bombs, bullets, and some very bad people who are bent on killing. My man and his guys are the barrier that keeps them from coming here and trying to kill us. Sure, we figure out ways to make life go smoother while the guys are gone. But it never gets easy and the bullets and bombs don't swerve around our guys just because they've been there before. The worry never goes away. It's not exactly conducive to easy sleeping. We learn coping skills. We never get used to it.
"Well, this is what you signed up for when you married him."
This is probably one of the most unthoughtful and brazen things you can say to a military wife. Not only that but it is the most common "insult" military wives come across. Firstly, thank you for showing a lack of common sense and compassion. By no means does a military wife faithfully commit to the lifestyle not expecting her husband to go to war and for his life to be put in extreme jeapordy however, how does that make us more or less prepared to receive his deployment orders? To tell him goodbye for 6, 13, or 15 months, or maybe forever? How does that prepare us for the random and unexpected battles we will face alone while they are away? We as military wives do not ask much from anyone, let alone civilians who have no idea what the life is like, but you can show a little compassion and support for us. We are the ones left behind as our husbands go to war. We are often more alone than you could ever know--show a little compassion and respect when you talk to us.
"My boyfriend had to go to Europe for business once for three weeks. I totally know what you're going through."
This one is similar to the one above. Do not equate your boyfriend's three week with a 7-10 month deployment to a war zone. Aside from the obvious trip length difference, nobody shot at your boyfriend or tried to blow him up with an I.E.D., your boyfriend could call home pretty much any time he wanted to, he flew comfortably on a commercial plane, slept between crisp white sheets and ate well, paying for everything with an expense account. There is no comparison. We do not feel bonded to you in the slightest because of this comment and, if anything, we probably resent you a bit for comparing a combat deployment to a business trip.
"Don't you miss him?"No, not really... What do you think?! Of course we miss our men. If we didn't, we wouldn't be together!!!
Blogger note: I did not write this, I just wanted to post it.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Relay For Life!
Hey guys! Just so you know, with my wonderful friend Michelle...whose assisting in planning Relay in Idaho Falls, I am going to be her little assistant!! Michelle was amazing and introduced me to the woman who is regionally over Relay so that will help even more while I don't have a job I might as well volunteer for something that is good.
SO...I need your help. As a member of Team Awesome I need to raise $100. If you could give a dollar I would be happy and if you know anyone else that would be interested in donating, parents, friends, coworkers this is a big thing.
By know I think we all know someone who has been affected by Cancer. Shane two Great-Grandparents one died from cancer one is dying from cancer. His Great Aunt died of cancer related disease. My two Grandparents that I love dearly died of cancer. Its in everyone's life and I think this is a great cause SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me in doing this! I am investing a lot of time and energy so please help me if you can!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09National?px=8906307&pg=personal&fr_id=14694
Thank you so much! I hope you are all doing great! When I get pictures I will post them of last nights even it was a blast and Michelle did a great job!
SO...I need your help. As a member of Team Awesome I need to raise $100. If you could give a dollar I would be happy and if you know anyone else that would be interested in donating, parents, friends, coworkers this is a big thing.
By know I think we all know someone who has been affected by Cancer. Shane two Great-Grandparents one died from cancer one is dying from cancer. His Great Aunt died of cancer related disease. My two Grandparents that I love dearly died of cancer. Its in everyone's life and I think this is a great cause SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me in doing this! I am investing a lot of time and energy so please help me if you can!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09National?px=8906307&pg=personal&fr_id=14694
Thank you so much! I hope you are all doing great! When I get pictures I will post them of last nights even it was a blast and Michelle did a great job!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
My Shane!
Just found this and its sad that even thought my husband isn't in any of the pictures that I saw I was still able to see waht they are doing. His group is very large but its nice to see news and making sure they are doing good which that NEVER hits the news.
http://thewarscribe.blogspot.com/
I miss him dearly...6 months or so...it will hopefully go by quick, I know the next two weeks will so then we will be at 5.5 months...see look at that...I have been working out like a workout freako! hahaha my arms are killing me from weights but thats ok!
I was just really excited when I found this so if you care to look go for it.
http://thewarscribe.blogspot.com/
I miss him dearly...6 months or so...it will hopefully go by quick, I know the next two weeks will so then we will be at 5.5 months...see look at that...I have been working out like a workout freako! hahaha my arms are killing me from weights but thats ok!
I was just really excited when I found this so if you care to look go for it.
Still on the Job hunt!
So I am still on the job hunt! NOT fun at all may I add. However, I am going home for my bridal shower later this month...lil excited about it. Somewhat uneasy about it. Iam going to Utah to get my hair done, go to the doctor and see some MUCH needed visits with friends!!
I am also working on planning Shane and I are honeymoon in a sense. We didn't get one because he got deployed to quickly afterwards and we are looking at another year and a half of training before we are stationed so I am working on finding a place to go and having just an all out riot. I want to lay out but I also want to be able to do everything and then some!! Outdoors hiking, nice dinner, dancing- cause we both can shake it! hahaha, I want to swim...there are just many many things that I want to do. SO...any suggestions??
Hope everyone is safe and healthy!(COUGH COUGH RACHEL) Em, I love the red lips- one day I will get to be able to wear them!! One day!
Love you all!
I am also working on planning Shane and I are honeymoon in a sense. We didn't get one because he got deployed to quickly afterwards and we are looking at another year and a half of training before we are stationed so I am working on finding a place to go and having just an all out riot. I want to lay out but I also want to be able to do everything and then some!! Outdoors hiking, nice dinner, dancing- cause we both can shake it! hahaha, I want to swim...there are just many many things that I want to do. SO...any suggestions??
Hope everyone is safe and healthy!(COUGH COUGH RACHEL) Em, I love the red lips- one day I will get to be able to wear them!! One day!
Love you all!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
3 Days and counting!
I've done it! I have gone to the gym for 3 days this week and have worked out for atleast an hour.....
Monday, January 5, 2009
1 Day down!!
Well I did it, went to the gym for just over an hour...hey you gotta start somewhere right. I was running and walking for an hour straight today!! SO I was excited. I put a big ol' sticker on the calender! I think at the end of the month I will have to take a picture. I want all of the days filled up!!
Well Miss Emily you seem to be the star here! Candice- a REALLY good ol' friend found your information VERY useful. So thank you again for your wonderful advice, its always helpful!
I think that I am VERY excited for what lies ahead and what I will hopefully be shedding here in the up and coming 6 months!
Candice you can do this!! I wish I lived near you that way we could so do this together but I promise to post a lot and you can do this!
Thanks again for all of your support through everything in life, its a great help! Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Well Miss Emily you seem to be the star here! Candice- a REALLY good ol' friend found your information VERY useful. So thank you again for your wonderful advice, its always helpful!
I think that I am VERY excited for what lies ahead and what I will hopefully be shedding here in the up and coming 6 months!
Candice you can do this!! I wish I lived near you that way we could so do this together but I promise to post a lot and you can do this!
Thanks again for all of your support through everything in life, its a great help! Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
It all starts MONDAY!
So I finally talked to Shane after 9 days. Not too happy it took so long, and I think its either been a dangerous week or someone or multiple people got injured or killed, not really sure. He just said he didnt really want to talk about it and that it would put him in a bad mood but it did say it was amazing to hear my voice. Its sad but a 9 minute conversation with my husband makes my world. On monday we have been married for 4 months and have been together for maybe only one of those months...however I am totally in love with this man....it feel like we have been married for forever. I still need to get announcements out to everyone...Sorry its taking so long. Graduating and the holidays took precidence.
So Monday I start training...Which is good. I went and bought a cute calender and stickers so that I can mark down how much I did today. I am a VERY visual person so hopefully this will help. I also cleaned out our third bedroom which was just a HUGE storage unit so that I can paint and hopefully decorate it low budget but I think that it will make me think that I am being a good wife while I am looking for a job I am atleast doing something else constructive.
So working out begins tomorrow and I am SUPER excited about it. I got some workout clothes onsale so I was even more excited about that. I have 6 months....to get my big butt back into shape. So since you all are super close to me, I am going to post random updates. I am hoping Rachel and her sister will help since they are SUPER cute and very into running. My goal is to run the teton half marathon!
Its about a month or so before Shane comes home so I am thinking that it will be a WONDERFUL goal for me to have, that was I will look my hottest when he comes home from Afghanistan! haha I am a nerd.
Well I hope everyone is happy and healthy. My arthritis is having it out with my body but I am thankful I am still able to do everything it may just take me a little longer....and I may have fatty lokoing hands but I am loved, I have a house and I taken care of soo I can't complain too much. Love you all!
So Monday I start training...Which is good. I went and bought a cute calender and stickers so that I can mark down how much I did today. I am a VERY visual person so hopefully this will help. I also cleaned out our third bedroom which was just a HUGE storage unit so that I can paint and hopefully decorate it low budget but I think that it will make me think that I am being a good wife while I am looking for a job I am atleast doing something else constructive.
So working out begins tomorrow and I am SUPER excited about it. I got some workout clothes onsale so I was even more excited about that. I have 6 months....to get my big butt back into shape. So since you all are super close to me, I am going to post random updates. I am hoping Rachel and her sister will help since they are SUPER cute and very into running. My goal is to run the teton half marathon!
Its about a month or so before Shane comes home so I am thinking that it will be a WONDERFUL goal for me to have, that was I will look my hottest when he comes home from Afghanistan! haha I am a nerd.
Well I hope everyone is happy and healthy. My arthritis is having it out with my body but I am thankful I am still able to do everything it may just take me a little longer....and I may have fatty lokoing hands but I am loved, I have a house and I taken care of soo I can't complain too much. Love you all!
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