CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!

They're finished and they are fabulous..... well, actually I haven't tasted them yet. But they look delicious! haha

This one is.... mine! I'm not a big fan of sprinkles or whatever.... So this one will be my tester... and I ensure you I will enjoy every single second of it!!!!!

So I had to make 24 cupcakes. And I know 2 people.... me and Tony. ummmmm..... Not really sure what to do here but I'm guessing my husband will be eating about 22 cupcakes in the next few days.... guess it's gotta be better than bugs! ha I bought a container but it would only fit 15 so the rest are on a paper plate.....

They turned out so pretty.... and fun! It went by too fast though..... next time I will try and get more intricate so it can last longer! haha

OKay, I'm off to try my cupcake! Woo!

Last night before I'm back to being married! HA!!!

Here's my not so sweet puppy. She's such a lap dog! We were playing here and it took me 5 times to get a still picture of her.

Doin better with the pottying....I made a strict schedule so she had one accident today, which was my fault for not paying attention....

I love her! She's getting big!

This is a pic of my supplies for homemade vegetable soup that I will attempt to make tomorrow!!!!!

Today went to the grocery store and got some supplies. I was almost completely out of food so I had to do a little regular food shopping. Plus my junk food junkie husband is coming home tomorrow so I had to load up on some sugary sweets! I even decided to make him some cupcakes!!!!! They're in the oven now so I made a before picture and I will post later with an after!!!! I'm excited! Anyone ever had a strawberry cupcake with chocolate frosting and decorated like Halloween???? HA....I'm not sure how it's gonna taste, but I will surely let you know!!!

Here's my supplies all laid out for cup caking! I really like strawberry but I wanted them to look like Halloween so I baked strawberry (that I just took out of the oven...YAY) and Im gonna put chocolate frosting with orange sprinkles and little pumpkin sticks..... So hopefully it will taste.... FABULOUS! Even if they don't, he better eat them anyway! HA

So here are a couple pics of my name on the wall. After I finished it and climbed down, I decided it was too high.... but guess what? I'm not fixing it! I think if I got some kind of decoration to put up there.... some kind of fall looking leaves or something then it will look good. I will just have to change out the decoration with the seasons.... which should be fun??!!!

Looks pretty good though I think.

By the way....I wish you could smell my cupcakes... I wish my house smelled like this all the time!

So tomorrow I am going to wake up and clean house. Finish the laundry and vacuum....again! And then start on my soup around noon. Hopefully by about 2 or 3 my husband will walk in the door!

Although, it is a possibility that he doesn't even come home tomorrow! The first lesson every person must learn about the army is, NOTHING IS EVER DEFINITE! So I could have homemade cupcakes and homemade soup, all to myself! Let's hope that doesn't happen, right? =)

OKay, remember me telling you that I exchanged numbers with the bartender the other night? Well she changed places of business and tonight is her first night back at Skip's. Haven't been there but anyway.... she invited me to a haunted house last night but I skipped (I was almost asleep by then...) And tonight she invited me to come to her work and hang out for a bit.... So I think after I decorate my cakes, Im gonna go say hello. This is potentially my first friend.... Dont wanna mess it up! ha

So but I promise to post a pic of my cupcakes before I leave.... so check back in a little while and see if it's there! Yay!

2 Days before my husband gets home and I get a stye in my eye!!!!

Isn't that some BS???

It started about 3 days ago and my whole eye was sore to touch and blinking. And then my vision got a little fuzzy. And today I woke up with my eyelid being all red and puffy.

So I called the advice nurse at my doctor's office and she assumes it's a stye (which I already figured) but I wanted to make sure there was nothing I could do for it.... and there isn't.

So, I did what my Aunt C does, I got on the internet and typed "What is a stye in the eye?"
And I got exactly what I was looking for. Every symptom they listed, I have. And apparently, probably tomorrow a little head will appear and engorge and a few days after that it will "rupture" and then be gone.

So basically, on Friday when Tony gets home..........I'm gonna look like a freak! Grrrrreeeeeeaaaaattt!

All I can do is put warm compresses on it and that should hurry up the process.... still doesn't look good......... UGH

I know I said I would do pics today, but that didn't happen. Maybe later. I must find time in my busy (tv) schedule to get other things accomplished!

But really, tomorrow I have to clean and go to the grocery to get stuff for veggie soup. And then Friday I just have to wait for my husband to show his face!

As for the rest of the day today??? I forsee some fast food in my near future and then a whole lotta nothing! Yipee!!!

Nothing new to report, but I'll report anyway!

My aunt thinks something is wrong with me because I haven't blogged in a few days. hahahaha Nope, nothin wrong, just don't have much to talk about without sounding redundant. But for you Aunt C, here's another one! =)


Soooooooo.... my dog refuses to potty train. Everytime we take 1 step forward and like 10 steps back. She will go the whole day without going inside and for some reason at night, she forgets and will do it right in front of me, without warning and not in the same place. Maybe she has night time amnesia? ha But when we go outside and she potty's, she knows she gets a treat everytime cuz she comes up to me and starts dancing.... she's figured that part out.... but not the other..... I'm sure she'll get it, it's just that my Tyre patience is kicking in.... and I think the 3 people that read this know what that means! HA


Pet Peeves <~~ is that how you spell it?
I like a freshly vacuumed carpet. I like the way it looks. I try and make designs when I vacuume cuz it looks nice and clean. Why does that only last a matter of minutes? Especially with just one human and one 4.6 pound puppy??? I wish they made carpet that looks like it was always just cleaned....I would buy it!

Why do I keep smelling pee? I think it has become an obsession? Everything I smell, smells like pee....including things that can't be peed on. I think I may be associating my dryer sheets and laundry with the smell of pee somehow??? So I bought new dryer sheets (downy) and I am drying my first load with them... so we will see. Since yesterday, I have blacklighted my carpet (to look for potty stains), cleaned every little spot with this new kick butt stuff that's supposed to make it all go away, and used a half a bottle of febreze on everything. It smells wonderful in here right now.... but we'll see how long that lasts. Im obsessed with a pretty smelling dwelling. (that rhymed by the way)

OKay, that's all I can think about to complain about for now.....


So, I haven't really been bored the last couple of days. I haven't done anything either. It's just that I know that Tony is coming home in a few days (YAY) but when he gets here I gotta start caring...like right now it's hard for me to remember the last time I took a shower...haha, I know it's kinda gross, but no one is here to smell me but Annabell and when she sniffs me and starts sneezing, I know it's time to bathe! That also means I have to shave my legs... been about 3 weeks ladies..... And laundry, and sharing my bed, and compromising on not always doing things MY WAY, that's so hard for me. But I am happy he will be home. God willing he makes it through, the next 4 months will be tough for him... he has to learn French, fluently. So I am going to try and learn it with him. And Im gonna get some post it notes and put them on everything so he will see it constantly. Also gonna try and set up our spare room as his study room.... he will have 8 hours of class a day and will need to study 2 to 4 hours every night on his own. Mr. Tony is a procrastinator so this could be tough for him. But, I guess we shall see....

Mom e-mailed me the recipie for homemade veggie soup so Im gonna make it on Friday before he gets home. Im sure he'll be starving! I guy called tonight from our church just to check in and see if we had any questions. It was nice. I got to explain our situation a little and the man was retired SF so he told me to have the house stocked with food by the time he gets home cuz he'll be ready to eat! It's so cold outside right now.... I cant stand being out for more than 10 minutes, I can't imagine how he's doing out in it constantly! Poor thing. Almost over....almost!

I guess that's all I have to update on. Maybe tomorrow I will take a few more pics and show you where I hung TARIUS up and some other stuff. You all have a wonderful night/day.... =)

Feeling better today!

This is probably going to be a long post because I actually have something to talk about this time! So get comfy!

So last night I decided that you can't make friends sitting alone on the couch. So I got in the shower and decided to take myself out on the town!

I found some addresses to some places and put them into my navigation so I could have a few different options. For some reason, as soon as I left I felt MAJOR anxiety. I am NOT shy. I do NOT get nervous in social situations, ever. I can talk to a shoe about the weather if needed. (that was the point I was at before I went out last night, ha) But last night as I was driving to my first destination, I was a nervous wreck! It was understandable I suppose because I was all by myself. I knew I would not know a single person and I was solely responsible for my safety. But still, I was literally talking to myself to make me stop shaking and to slow down my heart rate. RELAX CACEY, YOU CAN DO THIS. So it kind of became my mission to prove to myself that I could do it!

So I drove to my first destination, ITZ's. Its a sports bar, cigar bar, and night club all in one. I drove around the parking lot twice and finally parked and yanked myself out of the car. I walked up to the door and showed my ID. Before I walked in I looked through the window and saw a bar full of guys....like 50 of them.... not one woman. And they all looked around the age 21.... And I chickened out and walked back to my car. Too many people and just not what I wanted to be around.

So it's off to the next destination. The Ugly Stick. This place is actually 2 bars in one. The Ugly Stick is similar to a coyote ugly and the bar behind it is called the Tree House. It's small and kinda inviting. So I drove around this place 3 times and finally got out of the car. I walked to the door and asked the door girl a few questions about the place, she was very nice and helpful. So I walked right in and sat at the bar. I had already decided my drink before I walked in so I could seem like I knew what I was talking about. An Absolute Stress. (perfect name for how I was feeling) (its Vodka, Peach Snaps, Malibu, OJ, Pineapple, and Cranberry....delicious!) There were about 10 people in there, all men but at least it wasn't a multitude of them....I can take 10 with one hand tied behind my back, ha! It took a few minutes but my anxiety subsided. The man a few seats away bought me a drink, which I tried to decline, but he was the type that thinks it is rude and disrespectful not to accept, so I obliged. Anyhoo, had to fend off a couple guys but I got to talk to the bartender and kinda had her watch out for me...told her my situation. We actually talked enough to where we exchanged numbers...YAY!!! So I sat for a couple hours (by now it's about 9:30), too early to go home but kinda tired of this place, so they told me of a couple different places to go...so I went.

Here's where it gets a little tricky. So the next place is called Broadstreet. It's kind of in a shopping center kind of area. You had to give your ID and pay outside before you went in. Nice people outside, I even asked the door girl what the environment was like in there, she said it was very nice and a lot of fun! Cool. So I walk in and I am the ONLY WHITE PERSON IN THERE!!!! Not that I have any kind of problem with anyone of any race.... but it was obviously not my kind of place. It seemed like when I walked in the door, every single person in there looked at me....kinda like they were going to eat me for a late night snack... AAAAAHHHHHHHHH! I had to use the facilities so bad that I went to a bouncer and asked for a very quick way to the restroom... and I practically ran...not because I had to pee, because I was close to being scared for my safety. Oh, did I mention that it was 15 freaking bucks to get in??!!!! Yeah... didn't realize that. I handed the girl a 20, thinkin it would be like 5 bucks, NO..... I only got 5 bucks back! WHAT???? Needless to say...after I went potty.........I ran for my life, straight to the car. The whole time thinking, "get your keys out before you get to the door.... put your phone up, wait until after you get safely away, watch your surroundings, don't make eye contact, walk like you have a purpose, and have your finger on the panic button of your key less entry....." HAHA, you would have thought someone was after me.... I might have been a teeny bit dramatic, but better safe than sorry, right mom? =)

So after all of this, I definitely needed a drink....it's till early....like 10ish... So to the Big Apple I go. This place is a sports bar, restaurant, and big bar all in one. And it was busy. I did not realize there was a pretty big UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fight. So the bar was full of guys. I walked all the way around it once and decided not to stay. It was time to go home I guess... just didn't seem very inviting. So I went to the restroom and as I was walking out I passed a guy. He came to me and said, (get ready for this people....it's great! )

Guy: "Hey, this might sound crazy, but do you work at a bar in Tennessee?"

Me: (Stunned) "What? Why would you ask me something like that?"

Guy: "Because you look like a girl that works in a bar in Clarksville...the one by the mall"

Me: (Not believing what's happening) "wow, you're right....that's so crazy...."

Guy: "If I'm not mistaken, your name is Cassie or Cacey, right????"

Me: "WOOOOOOWWWWWWW.......I'm so sorry I don't recognize you..... but you have made it obvious that you know me.....

Guy: "Yeah, I'm just good at remembering faces......."

HOW FREEKIN UNBELIEVABLE IS THAT? He invited me over to his friends to get a place at the bar. One of them who lives in Clarksville. As soon as we walked up the friend says to me... "You look really familiar....where do I know you from??" WOW AGAIN!

I need to interject here and tell you that before I even left my house I prayed real hard for my safety and for me to have a good time. I didn't ask for someone to recognize me but I asked, real hard, for just a good night. Something I could be proud of, to make me feel accomplished, and just happy. That might be a little selfish, but I haven't been real selfish lately so I thought it was my turn. Oh, and I might have promised to still get my butt up in the morning and go to church... hehe =)

So back to my story.... I sat here with these 3, partly feeling a little bad because I was sitting with 3 men....but considering my other choices (Annabell) I got over it. I know my limits and I can take care of myself, so I just enjoyed conversation. Turns out, these boys do what Tony is trying to do and so they understood what he and I are going through. I kept apologizing for not knowing who they were, I mean, they did look familiar, but I would have never walked up to them and asked if they had ever been to the lodge! I was just so amazed that someone kinda knew me. I can't explain how that made me feel.

So they told me of a country place that's called Cadillac Ranch.... which was on my way home, so I stopped in and checked it out... but it was not nearly as cool as the one in Nashville.... so I finally made my way home. Feeling complete satisfaction for how my evening went. A couple of no go places, a couple of cool places, and people.... I like people.

And, just in case your wondering.... Since God held up his end of the deal, I held up mine! =) I'm not gonna lie, I felt a little yucky when I woke up. I didn't drink much last night but I get a hangover after 2 drinks.... so I didn't feel good but I got up and went to church. And it was amazing too by the way. Very intense. They showed a video they made giving statistics and showing pictures of just how horrible the world is. Abortion, Slavery, Murder, Starvation....you get the point. Heartbreaking. But the point was... "There will come a day..." Wish you could have been there with me. Powerful stuff. They also made 20,000 Halloween bags. They stuffed them with information about God and Manna Church. During the meet and greet time we were to come up and get some bags to hand out on Friday. Or to go around and pass out.... The bags say on them, "No Tricks, Just Treats".......... I'm enjoying my new church. Haven't really talked to anyone yet, but the connection I get with God while there, is unreal.

You know what else is unreal? The fact that I don't talk about my faith much. I don't do it partly because I am new at this. I still don't understand everything. And then partly because I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable because they aren't in the same relationship I am. And lastly because I know I am nowhere near perfect. I don't always make the best choices or think the best thoughts.... I don't consider myself to be a great christian role model. But that's going to change. Because part of my end of this deal is to be comfortable and share what I do know, with the people I know. I really really really thank Jon McIver for gently easing me into all of this without being pushy and inviting me to Grace. If I'm not mistaken, it was around this time last year??? He and his wife are some of the greatest people I have ever met. We don't have to talk everyday for me to know that if I needed to talk at 3 AM, even though they have 4 kids and live in Arizona, neither of them would hesitate to talk me through whatever I needed. We need more people like them in this world. OK, I'm done obsessing.... and I didn't write all of that because I know they will read it.... it just needed to be said.

I told you this would be long!

So, Tony's friend Tyler called today and asked if he could come pick up his playstation that Tony borrowed a while back. So he came over after church and sat and talked with me for a while. Really like him too.... I like him for Tony. I think he is genuine and intelligent. Super smart too. I like people. I like good people.

So I could tell you some other stuff like Annabell has peed in the house at least 3 times everyday since I bragged on her. Did some more internet research...she's also peeing in her kennel.... so I got a few new ideas and I'm working on patience....I would appreciate any suggestions....Speaking of....she needs to go out...so your saved by the pee!!! hahaha

Until tomorrow

If I see another Nationwide "On Your Side Review" Commercial....I might scream loud enough for even you to hear me!

SO, it's safe to say that I am officially bored. Don't get me wrong, I have things I could be doing. But they include, cleaning, hanging my letters without a tape measurer or a level, ummmm... yeah that might be about it. Probably doesn't help that it's raining and cold outside. But even if it were pretty and warm...what the hell would be different? I'm not writing this so all 4 of you will send me a comment feeling sorry for me.... not what I want. I wouldn't even put it on here, except, what else do I have to do? Doing the craft thing, you kinda have to be in the mood for and I think we will all agree that I am not in the mood. I have a book that I could read but I don't want to do that either. What do I want? Some human interaction. I took Annabell to the vet today and I think I got on the verge of getting on the doctor's nerves cuz I talked my head off. Dont get me wrong, I am enjoying this relaxing period, but it's just not me. I am a worker, a people person, a socialite, and an entertainer. Tony comes home in one week. And most people say"oh one more week, that's not bad..." While I'm thinking ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!???? What the hell am I going to do for S E V E N more days??? I cannot even imagine how I would be right now if Emily hadn't come visit...

I feel like I'm whining, probably because I am. I have about a million things to be grateful for and about a million more things that could be wrong. .....

Alright, I'm done sharing my pouting with the public. I need friends and I need them here.

Annabell LOVES her Halloween Costume!!!!!

She's a weiner dog, so I thought.... how cute it would be to get a bun!!! See how much she loves it??

Well, for some reason today it's not letting me move my pictures around.... that's pretty aggrivating. I was gonna talk about some other stuff but I wanna wait till my pics can be where I want them!

We're going for her first vet check up today. And since she was such a good sport with the costume we might just head over to pet smart and let her pick out a new toy! =)

Not much to report today....

Got up at 8 with Annabell.... she actually slept in an hour later than usual... ha But I stayed up until midnight reading. I came accross this blog. I found it on DavidandLoriplus8.blogspot.com (thats the people I used to babysit for) Anyway....I was bored and just looking for some interesting stuff to read so I clicked on this blog she follows called audreycaroline.blogspot.com/2008/06/120202.html.... not sure what made me click.... well actually I am sure but I just started reading. On the left side it says "if you're new here click here and start at the beginning of the story"... so I did. And it was the most wonderful, tragic, beautiful, and sad story I have ever read in my life. I stayed up for three hours just reading and reading. At the end of each post you have to go down and click on "newer post"................. But it's the story of a baby that was not going to live past birth. Oh My Gosh.... if you get a few hours (or if your a quick reader....less) and feel like bawling your eyeballs out.... go check it out. Amazing. Taught me a few lessons....

Anyway.... so me and Annabell have just hung out around here all day. Not done much. I have a few things to do, like that last coat on my letters, or finishing the key house, and then of course I could clean.... but nah. None of that sounds fun today.... So I'm watching tv, again.

Good news, I heard from three of my girlfriends from home today!!! It's weird that they all called today.... must have felt that I needed some girl gossip! So I got my little fix. I'm happy about that. And I heard from the McIver's last night too.... briefly, but now they are followers of my blog... (YAY). Mom, those were the poeple we sent an invitation to that live in Arizona. Good friends of mine.... kinda like my mentors.... I love them!

Anyway.... that's all. Guess I will go back to doing nothing now! You guys have a great day being productive in your lives.... I will just sit here and be lazy for you! =)

Mostly done with my little project!

So I got something from the craft store yesterday that I thought would keep me busy for a while. I guess once I start something, I must finish it before I move, cuz that's what I did today. I still have to put on the finishing sparkly coat and find the right spot in my place to hang it... but here it is....tell me what you think?!!??!

Here are a few pics of the before stuff.... My supplies and all...

So I got the letters of my last name to paint and then stencil some pretty stuff on to make it not so plain. I also found a key hanger box (that I had been looking for) to paint and hang by the door. So here are some pictures of my final product, minus the finishing shiny coat.....I had to take several so you could really see what it looks like... not so bad for my first time doing something like this....

I know, save your applause....I know I'm awesome! ha It turned out exactly as I pictured it so that was pretty cool. I bought these little kiddy stencils and kinda used them how I wanted to... the paint didn't wanna work with me at first but I got it goin like I wanted. I got this kinda shiny coat to put on, but I think I will wait and do it tomorrow.... and the letters are so thin, all I have to do is nail them to the wall. But I'm not sure where to put it. My intentions were like over my couch.... but I dont know. Then I thought in my kitchen.... well let me take some pics of where I'm thinking, and I will post on here for some ideas....I LOVE this blog!!!!

Okay, this is the over the couch view....I got a huge wall space here

And this is over the tv mantle

And this is over my cabinets in my kitchen

And there are 2 walls here in my dining room area.....

Yeah, I have no idea where Im gonna put it??!!! I have nothing on any of my walls yet.... so I need something. Now, for the little key house I did....well it didn't come out like I imagined so one for one I guess. I wanted it like a brown and kinda a cinnamon brown color....you know, 2 browns that went well together.... but it seems like I got almost the same color.... and it didn't paint very easily so it doesn't look very good....so Im gonna have to go get another color paint and try and fix it up. But what color??? And where??? I dont know what to do with it now??? I do have the perfect spot for it....so at least I dont have a placement problem....

Yeah, not real happy with the outcome of this one.... but I know I can fix it.... just not sure what to do now??? But I think I have done all Im gonna do today. Gonna save those e-mails for tomorrow and finish it all up tomorrow too maybe? What's the hurry right? I still got another week and a half till anyone else will see it!

Anyway, let me know what you think.... and give me some suggestions.... where to put it and what to do with the key house???? Yay! Thanks!

Feeling a little better....

I finally got up and turned off the tv. Paid some of our bills and then got in the shower. Annabell thinks that when I shower, that she should too. I have the stand up shower so to keep her from howling I have to open the door so she can jump in and out of the water. It's pretty cute. Today she got soaked but didn't even care....guess I might have started something. Then when I blow dry my hair she has a hay day. She was a little intimidated by it at first but now I can barely dry my own hair without her begging me to blow her too! It's adorable. See, when she's not peeing.... she's really fun!
So I got out and I thought I knew where Michael's was...but I didn't... so I drove till I found Hobby Lobby. Went in and was pretty pessimistic through most of the store....then I finally found something that I think might be fun...and while finding that I found something I have actually been looking for. So.... they didn't have everything I needed so I had to go to 2 other craft stores till I finally had all my supplies. I'm not telling what it is till I'm done with it and I can post some pics.... I will do before and afters's so you can all be amazed. I'm pretty excited about it... and I want to start tonight, but if I do I will be bored tomorrow.... so I'm making myself wait!

So my eyebrows haven't been waxed in like a month and I'm not a plucker so I finally stopped today and got them waxed....and I haven't even really looked at them.... but i FEEL better! And while I was there I got a pedicure... totally unnecessary but totally worth it! My feet feel like a million bucks! And this is the first time I have seen my toe nails without polish since I have been taking my foot medicine....and it's really working....so that's exciting! It's the little victories!

Anyway, I ate a tv dinner for dinner.... enchaladas and rice....still hungry so I will probably eat some cookies and milk, Watch a little tv (House comes on tonight), and probably go to bed early since Annabell (who just peed on my carpet for the 5th time today) likes to wake up with the chickens! I need to come up with a strict potty plan....I think I slack too much.... ugh... anyway, stay tuned tomorrow to see how the project goes! And Aunt C, I will check those e-mails tomorrow too and tell you what I think.

P.S. Just something on the back of my mind that's bothering me a little.... I haven't heard from any of my friends since I have been here (Save the ones I knew I would Jessica and Brittney) and I had a LOT of friends. I know everyone has a life and all.... but I just moved, I didn't die.........call me people!

All Done...

So I did all the stuff I was supposed to spread out over the next 2 weeks....today. I needed to clean my closet, clean out some drawers, and finish going through all the things I had left to go through.... the stuff in the spare room....So I did...it all...today....

So here is the before of the spare room....which I thought would take me a week

So after about 2 hours of listening to John Mayer and two truck loads to the dumpster later....

It's not clean yet... I had to save something for myself to do tomorrow! ha And I found all the dishes I have ever seen in my life too. Like ones from when me and mom collected them at the grocery store when we lived in Alabama. You know, when you go to the store and spend so much money they gave you points, you took your points to the dish people and they gave you another plate,....thats how I remember it working. Mom ended up with the entire set and I believe I have most of it.... Along with about 20 cups, my black dishes, one of Amy's cow bowls from 1995, and some stuff I remember having as a little girl.... I dont need any of it cuz I got 2 sets of nice dishes at my shower... so I found some unused cabinet space and that's where it will all sit till I find somewhere else....

But I did enjoy going through all of my old yearbooks and some old pictures. That kinda stuff is always fun. Then I found the picture collage of myself that my mother made for me when I was 16...its all of her favorite pictures of me from birth to 16. She made a compass on the back telling me what was going on in each picture. I also found my birthday card and a letter she wrote me. I almost didn't read it because I knew I would be a big ball of tears, but then I thought...what the heck? I'm here by myself so I won't be emberrased....so I sat in my kitchen floor and read and wept... It's so funny how the last few words of her letter told me that she wished she could give me more....

Made me think...I don't really remember any of my birthday gifts. I cant tell you what I got specifically on any birthday....not even my last one, from anyone. But I will always remember that gift and when it was given. It means so much to me.... which leads to another lesson in this life...MONEY MEANS NOTHING. I worry so much over money and finances that I can make myself sick.... I worry that I can't buy Christmas this year for anyone.... But who cares??? They wont really remember it anyway....why waste money on a bathroom soap gift set? So.... since I have so much free time...and now my chores are done.... I think I might make a trip to Michael's tomorrow and see what kind of fun I can have.... and actually make some gifts this year. Because those gifts are what giving is all about. =)

The Model Military Spouse

When Emily was here we went to this little gift shop that had some of the most adorable little things. Kinda expensive but I did happen to get a couple things. It was here that I decided I am going to decorate my spare bathroom in red, white, and blue. And maybe that room too, but for now, just the bathroom. So I got from this little shop 2 things. One was this 8x10 frame thing with this cute saying about how God created the model military spouse... I found the saying online so I have posted it here. (After the picture)

The good Lord was creating a model for Military Spouses and was into His sixth day of over-time when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one. What’s wrong with the standard model?"
The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? They need to be completely independent, possess the qualities of both father and mother, be a perfect host/hostess to four or 40 with an hour notice, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a manual, be able to carry on cheerfully, even if they are pregnant and have the flu; and they must be willing to move to a new location 10 times in 17 years. And, oh yes, they must have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head. "Six pairs of hands? No way."
The Lord continued, "Don’t worry, we will make other Military Spouses to help them. And we will give them an unusually strong heart so it can swell with pride in their Spouse’s achievements, sustain the pain of separations, beat soundly when it is over-worked and tired, and be large enough to say, ’I don’t understand’, when they don’t, and say, ’I love you’, regardless."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his arm gently, "Go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this tomorrow."
"I can’t stop now," said the Lord. "I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model heals themselves when they are sick, can put up six unexpected guests for the weekend, wave good-bye to their Spouses from a pier, a runway or a depot, and understand why it’s important that they leave."
The angel circled the model for Military Spouses, looked at it closely and sighed, "It looks fine, but it’s too soft."
"They might look soft," replied the Lord, "but they have the strength of a lion. You would not believe what they can endure." „
Finally, the angel bent over and ran a finger across the cheek of the Lord’s creation. "There’s a leak," she announced. "Something is wrong with the construction. I am not surprised that it has cracked. You are trying to put too much into this model.
The Lord appeared offended at the angel’s lack of confidence. "What you see is not a leak," he said. "It’s a tear."
"A tear? What is it there for? asked the angel.
The Lord replied, "It’s for joy, sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride, and a dedication to all the values that they and their Spouses hold dear."
"You are a genius! " exclaimed the angel.
The Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn’t put it there."

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So I also got this awesome hand towel there. I could not resist. Of course, there were about 800 other things I wanted there too... but I'm on a strict budget. So if ya know anyone with any red, white, and blue stuff that would look good in a bathroom....let me know! OK, so here's the hand towel....tell me you dont love it??!!!

So there's the start to my bathroom. Something to go around I guess. Maybe I will take Aunt C up and go to Michael's and see what kind of creative and cheap things I could do...?? But before I do that... I HAVE TO get started on my spare room.... It's a disaster... I'll try and give ya a before and after pic on the next blog....

Beginning Week Three of Fayetteville Life

OKay...Guess it's time I got this thing started. My goal is to try and write every other day here or so, so book mark it....

Well things have been going pretty good. I moved here 2 Saturdays ago so I will try and briefly update you on everything thats happened since.


Me and Mom and Jessica all drove here in seperate vehicles. (Mom had Annabell, my new puppy) We made it here without any problems and I can't even tell you how happy I was to see my husband after about a month! We got everything all moved in and pretty much set up. Mom and Jess stayed here and made a couple Wal Mart trips with me till they had to go on Sunday evening. We promised each other it wouldn't be a sad good bye and I think we did a pretty good job. I might have lost it as Tony and I pulled away... but my good little husband took me to a bar and got me drunk and made me feel all better! HAHA



So the first week was pretty nice. Tony only had to work a couple hours everyday so we got to take care of all our business type stuff. Got me all set up to be by myself when he had to leave. I also cooked dinner every night the first week (spaghetti, pot roast, chicken alfredo, FRIED Pork chops, and grilled cheeses...lol) Oh Tony also took me to learn how to shoot a gun...and I did a pretty great job. He was impressed (or acted like it anyway....good little husband!!! =)) I did however get a shell casing stuck in between my safety goggles and my head....and I was done after that.... We found an awesome church on Sunday called Manna and really enjoyed it. We carved pumpkins Sunday evening and finished the night watching IronMan (loved it).....

Tony left on Monday morning at 6 am..... So that means no communication or anything till the 31st.....which is cool.... kinda.... gives me a little space and lets me get more organized and stuff. Plus my sister Emily decided to come visit. YAY!

So Tony left on Monday and I picked my sis up from the airport at 11 pm on Tuesday.... we had a great time while she was here. We went sight seeing in Fayetteville, made a spontaneous trip to Myrtle Beach with Annabell and stayed 2 nights.... HAD A BALL! She left Saturday night and I just kinda hung out all evening....

So today I got up and went to church.... alone.... kinda sad but it was alright. Then I went to Wal Mart cuz I needed to eat....ha and spent some money but got some stuff I needed. So tomorrow I am going to get started on the spare room in my apartment where all the unpacked things are and try and get that all organized. So that's pretty much the update. Hopefully my posts after this one will be interesting and more about day to day stuff.....

Now, I need one more glass of wine and then I might just call it a night.... having a puppy (baby) made me quit all my late day sleeping activities.... ugh!

Last couple days in Clarksvegas!!!

We had my bridal shower and going away party last night...and had a ball! I got a lot of great stuff for our new place. I couldn't ask for better friends and family! I have so much to do the next 2 days....we are heading out about 3AM on Saturday morning with the moving truck and two cars. Should be pretty interesting....

Well I have lots to do, I just wanted to get this thing set up so you can all keep up with me!