With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have seen alot of people posting and blogging about the things they are thankful for. And since I'm not the creative type when it comes to blogging, I think I'm going to follow the crowd on this one =)
I am thankful for so much! But for time and length sake, I will go with my top 10!
10.) I am thankful for Today.
I know that there is no promise of tomorrow, that each day is a gift and we ought to treat it as our last. We go to sleep each night not knowing what tomorrow holds, or if there will even be a tomorrow. But we have no reason to worry about tomorrow, because we were given Today. (Matthew 6:25-34)
9.) I am thankful for my Opportunities.
I am thankful that I have the opportunity to go to college and that it is completely paid for. I know that not everybody has this opportunity or the funds to help it. I am thankful that I have been so blessed to receive this gift, and I hope to use it wisely.
8.) I am thankful for Buddy.
Please don't make fun of me! Ha ha ;) I love my cat. He is my boy, he makes me feel safe when I'm home alone. He makes me laugh, he snuggles with me, he knows when I'm sad, mad, frustrated. He sits on my stomach and licks my face until I wake up in the morning. He follows me around all day and keeps me company. He is seriously the best cat ever!
7.) I am thankful for My Health.
I know so many people struggling with health problems. Cancer, Infertility, Back Problems, or just the common cold and flu. I am thankful that I have never had a major illness or life threatening injury. I am thankful that I don't wake up in pain, that I don't need medication, and that I don't have to make daily, weekly or monthly visits to the doctor. I look up to people dealing with problems like this, for their strength and over all positive attitudes. I am praying for you!
6.) I am thankful for our Provisions.
I am thankful that we have two working vehicles, a house, a warm bed, clean clothes, running water, plenty of food, telephones, Internet, TV, and radio. We take things like this for granted, so many people in the world don't have these things, and I never want to forget how important they are. I am SO thankful!
5.) I am thankful for My Husbands Job.
I am so thankful that, not only does my husband have a job, he has his dream job. He gets to work everyday not just to provide, but because he loves it and it is what he wants to be doing. I am beyond thankful for all of the benefits it comes with and everything it has provided us with. I know there will be tough times coming up, but I believe our marriage and our love will be plenty enough to get us through :)
4.) I am thankful for Creation/Nature.
It is so refreshing to go outside and look around you and see all of the beautiful things God has created. I love the tree's, the grass, the wind, and the ocean! I love the smell of outdoors, the beautiful sun rises and sun sets, the moon and the stars and the entire world for that matter! It is truly a beautiful place and I am so thankful that I have all of my senses to enjoy it.
3.) I am thankful for Friends and Family!
I love every person in my life! My perfect Husband! My 4 parents: Joe and Kelly, Steve and Lynne. My 7 brothers: Joey, Daniel, Andrew, Seth, Levi, Mark, Micah and 4 brother in-laws Dave, TJ, Ryan, and Chad. My 3 sisters: Rachel, Leah and Esther and awesome sisters in-law Krystal and Sarah! My very cool aunts and uncles, all of my cousins, my AMAZING nieces and nephews; Amelia, Ezra, Ivy, Kara, Adam, Isaac, Kyra and Noah! My wonderful friends, Casey, Annie, Rachel, Lisa, WOW too many! I love you all!!! And everybody else in my life who has been there for me, helped me through things, taught me things or made me laugh =)
2.) I am thankful for My Husband/Marriage!
I could go on forever on this one, but I wont, Ill keep it short and sweet....
I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have the perfect husband and a wonderful growing marriage. I could never express my love and thankfulness for my husband and the bond that we have. Everyday is better than the day before, kissing him never gets old, every time I see him my heart melts, I miss him if he is gone for 5 minutes and I will love him every day for the rest of my life.
1.) I am thankful for God.
Without him I would have none of this, I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't have the joy that I have in my life or the thankfulness in my heart. I am thankful for his son, for his grace and forgiveness, for his love that can be separated by nothing. I am thankful for his word and the guidance it gives me everyday and for the uncountable blessing he has put in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Oh November...
November is the best.
Of course because it's my birthday month, but also because its the start of the holiday season!
My birthday was of course....the best I have ever had! As you have probably seen in my pictures, I got to meet and play with 4 beluga whales (pretty much my favorite animal since 8th grade) we also went to the zoo, cheesecake factory and the tallest hotel in Atlanta. My husband is the best!
Usually when I think of November I think of cold weather, coats, gloves and pink cheeks. But not here!! Its still pushing 80 all week =D Which we LOVE. It is 72 in the house and I feel freezing, I walk around with sweatshirts, thick socks, and usually a blanket draped over me. I know, I'm a pansy.
The holiday season starts for us this Friday, we have a mini thanksgiving with Jesse's unit. Its going to be around 50 people, and I was volunteered (by my wonderful husband) to make deviled eggs.....100 of them. Haha! so that should be a super fun time boiling, peeling and filling eggs...all day. But I am looking forward to meeting some of the people he works with.
I want to start decorating, but we actually are not planning on being in this house by the time Christmas is here. We are having a bit of a bug problem...okay a MAJOR bug problem. Yes! They are everywhere. We have had the house sprayed and "traps" set 5 times in a month...you are supposed to do it every 3 months. They are most likely living in the walls because they appear everywhere! And I seriously feel like a baby, but I cant handle it. Roaches are not my thing. So we are back on the hunt for a new house!
Other than that, things are good! Jesse gets to fly today (finally) for the first time since we have been here, so he is pretty excited/nervous about that. I am still working on getting everything around to registrar for school, and looking for a part time job. We found a church that we both really like! And its right down the road, so that is awesome! We are still getting used to the area and exploring the city as much as we can. Hopefully we will get used to everyones crazy city driving soon, I'm still nervous whenever I go anywhere! But it will all get better in time.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
You learn something new everyday~
I have come to the realization that in life and in this world, we have to keep moving forward. We cant learn something and hold onto it, share it with no one and expect to keep progressing through life. If we do this, we are stuck, we are going nowhere, helping no one and delaying our purpose in life.
For a long time now I have been wanting to witness, to share God with others, but I always had something holding me back. I felt like I didn't know enough to start sharing it with others, what if someone asked me a question I didn't know the answer too? So I kept reading, kept studying and kept trying to learn as much as I could. And then it hit me, I am learning things I have known since I was 8 years old, I am reading the same passages, the same messages over and over again. (There is nothing wrong with that at all!) But I realized that I do know what to say, what to do, and yes, maybe someday someone will ask me a question that I don't have an answer too, but that will only give me reason to study more and learn things I never knew. I was up late last night thinking these things, and woke up this morning to find the book mark in my bible at Hebrews 6:1-3
"Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. And this we will do if God permits."
WOW! I read alot more than that, but this really hit me. I already know the "elementary" principles of Christ and I need to be sharing them. How am I supposed to move on to Middle School, High School, College, If I am stuck learning again and again only the things I have learned in Elementary School. And these thoughts lead to other thoughts, and other thoughts led to more thoughts and I just kept thinking and thinking and thinking! And I'm still thinking :) I'm thinking that although I still don't know what exactly I want to do with my life, I know that I want to help other people. I want share with them and be there for them. I don't know if that means being a teacher, and nurse, and counselor or what. But I don't need to know that right now, Im only now in middle school ;)
For a long time now I have been wanting to witness, to share God with others, but I always had something holding me back. I felt like I didn't know enough to start sharing it with others, what if someone asked me a question I didn't know the answer too? So I kept reading, kept studying and kept trying to learn as much as I could. And then it hit me, I am learning things I have known since I was 8 years old, I am reading the same passages, the same messages over and over again. (There is nothing wrong with that at all!) But I realized that I do know what to say, what to do, and yes, maybe someday someone will ask me a question that I don't have an answer too, but that will only give me reason to study more and learn things I never knew. I was up late last night thinking these things, and woke up this morning to find the book mark in my bible at Hebrews 6:1-3
"Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. And this we will do if God permits."
WOW! I read alot more than that, but this really hit me. I already know the "elementary" principles of Christ and I need to be sharing them. How am I supposed to move on to Middle School, High School, College, If I am stuck learning again and again only the things I have learned in Elementary School. And these thoughts lead to other thoughts, and other thoughts led to more thoughts and I just kept thinking and thinking and thinking! And I'm still thinking :) I'm thinking that although I still don't know what exactly I want to do with my life, I know that I want to help other people. I want share with them and be there for them. I don't know if that means being a teacher, and nurse, and counselor or what. But I don't need to know that right now, Im only now in middle school ;)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Change
I cant tell you how many times I write blogs, long, in-depth, meaningful blogs and then erase them before I hit 'post'. Then I eventually go back and write something short and boring about moving, packing or a new house. I don't know why I cant bring myself to open up and share what it is that I really want to share. I feel like people know me as a young, care free sort of girl, and if I share my feelings people will think that I'm faking or trying to sound mature. But the truth of the matter is, I am mature! I have grown up so much in the last 2 years and I honestly do feel like a completely different person. I look at things differently, handle things differently, I want and strive for completely different things in my life. Everything I had 'planned' for myself has gone out the window with my new life (marriage) and I have a totally new and much better set of dreams and goals.
I'm scared to say things, to do things, because I am worried about what people will think or say about me. I don't want to be viewed differently, I just want people to realize that marriage really does change a person in such a dramatic way. Its a good thing, a very good thing. I am much less selfish, I cant just think of what I want to do, or where I want to be in my life. I have to think about US and what would be best for US. And most importantly, what God wants for US. God comes first, then my husband, and then myself. Rather than
myself, myself, myself and my friends like it used to be.
People are always telling me that I'm young and I need to enjoy myself well I still can. Well, I am enjoying myself, everyday. That doesn't mean I cant be mature about it. I don't have to go out every night, and party on the weekends to enjoy myself. I love my life everyday and I wouldn't change it for anything. My 21st birthday is in a couple of weeks, and guess what I want to do.....NOTHING. I honestly have no desire to do anything....I would be totally happy just staying in and spending time with my husband. Although, if anyone knows Jesse at all, you know that wont happen :) He is too sweet to not let me do anything on my birthday.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am different now, and I don't want to be viewed as some little girl playing house wife. I'm not looking for attention or sympathy or anything at all!! I just want people to know that some thing have changed: I don't want to be a wedding planner anymore, I don't wear 3lbs of make-up everywhere I go, I don't want to be the center of attention, I don't walk around singing at the top of lungs, and I'm not...believe it or not...I am not nearly as prissy or afraid of bugs, snakes, creepers as I used to be. I can handle things on my own, I know how to cook, how to clean and how to be a respectable young lady. So please, remember that I am not 16 anymore and people do grow up and they do change..... for the better :)
I'm scared to say things, to do things, because I am worried about what people will think or say about me. I don't want to be viewed differently, I just want people to realize that marriage really does change a person in such a dramatic way. Its a good thing, a very good thing. I am much less selfish, I cant just think of what I want to do, or where I want to be in my life. I have to think about US and what would be best for US. And most importantly, what God wants for US. God comes first, then my husband, and then myself. Rather than
myself, myself, myself and my friends like it used to be.
People are always telling me that I'm young and I need to enjoy myself well I still can. Well, I am enjoying myself, everyday. That doesn't mean I cant be mature about it. I don't have to go out every night, and party on the weekends to enjoy myself. I love my life everyday and I wouldn't change it for anything. My 21st birthday is in a couple of weeks, and guess what I want to do.....NOTHING. I honestly have no desire to do anything....I would be totally happy just staying in and spending time with my husband. Although, if anyone knows Jesse at all, you know that wont happen :) He is too sweet to not let me do anything on my birthday.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am different now, and I don't want to be viewed as some little girl playing house wife. I'm not looking for attention or sympathy or anything at all!! I just want people to know that some thing have changed: I don't want to be a wedding planner anymore, I don't wear 3lbs of make-up everywhere I go, I don't want to be the center of attention, I don't walk around singing at the top of lungs, and I'm not...believe it or not...I am not nearly as prissy or afraid of bugs, snakes, creepers as I used to be. I can handle things on my own, I know how to cook, how to clean and how to be a respectable young lady. So please, remember that I am not 16 anymore and people do grow up and they do change..... for the better :)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Our new home
We made it! We are almost all unpacked and settled in to our new home :) And we love it!! It is just a rental house, but we are trying to give it a couple updates and finishing touches to make it as comfortable and as "us" as we possibly can. Oh and we got a home phone, which I am pretty excited about, so if you want our number let me know!
We are living in a HUGE gated community called "The Landings" (google it) and it is beyond amazing. It is so full of scenery and wildlife, it has pools, tennis courts, 8 golf courses, 2 marinas and 24/7 security. It is what some might call a "retirement community" :) But we are in love with it! When we first found the house online, we had no idea where/what kind of neighborhood it was in, but now that we are here, we could not be any happier. Friday night we got invited to a party on the watch tower looking over the beautiful marsh. It was so much fun and we got to meet all of our neighbors, yes everyone is over the age of 50...but they are so much fun and so soo sweet.
Jesse doesn't have to start work for another week, so we have lots of time to set up the house and try to start getting to know the area. I wanted to start school this month, but the college only has a few classes available and none that I really need, so Iv decided to wait until January so I can take classes I actually need. In the mean time, Ill be looking for a job and possibly volunteering at one of the aquariums.
We are so blessed to be able to live here, everyone is so nice and the area is absolutely beautiful. Pictures will be coming soon :)
We are living in a HUGE gated community called "The Landings" (google it) and it is beyond amazing. It is so full of scenery and wildlife, it has pools, tennis courts, 8 golf courses, 2 marinas and 24/7 security. It is what some might call a "retirement community" :) But we are in love with it! When we first found the house online, we had no idea where/what kind of neighborhood it was in, but now that we are here, we could not be any happier. Friday night we got invited to a party on the watch tower looking over the beautiful marsh. It was so much fun and we got to meet all of our neighbors, yes everyone is over the age of 50...but they are so much fun and so soo sweet.
Jesse doesn't have to start work for another week, so we have lots of time to set up the house and try to start getting to know the area. I wanted to start school this month, but the college only has a few classes available and none that I really need, so Iv decided to wait until January so I can take classes I actually need. In the mean time, Ill be looking for a job and possibly volunteering at one of the aquariums.
We are so blessed to be able to live here, everyone is so nice and the area is absolutely beautiful. Pictures will be coming soon :)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Early September
Life has been extra busy since September1st, and its going to stay extra busy until the middle of October! I actually like it this way though, I love getting stuff done and falling into bed at the end of the day totally exhausted. Although everything has been crazy busy, it has all gone pretty smooth for the most part.
Jesse's family and friend Travis were here for about a week, it was alot of fun! I love having company :) They came for Family Day and Graduation, which both went very well!! Family Day was a blast, getting to walk around the airfield and check out and Black Hawks. After it was done we all went to the flight simulator! I think everyone enjoyed it. Graduation was bittersweet, I cried a little, but I was proud of myself for not losing it and bawling my eyes out. I felt so bad for Jesse, so many pictures were being taken! He got warn out and stopped smiling after about the 30th one, ha ha poor boy. I cant believe its all over now, all we have to do is out-process, pack up and move!
We made a trip to the beach while his family was visiting! It was such a beautiful day. Jess and Travis made a "Beached Whale" out of sand, it was a big hit!! Everyone loved it, they were taking pictures of it and talking about it and some even tried to make their own. On our way to the car a man stopped them and asked if they were the ones who made it, he told them that he has lived in Florida for 15 years and he has never seen anything like it before! Ha ha It was pretty amazing.
Family left Saturday and Travis left yesterday, so we are now trying to adjust back to normal life for a while. I'm going to put the house back together today while Jesse is helping some friends of ours pack up their trailer to move to Kansas. Its a weird feeling, watching everyone pack up and move away, I knew it would happen, but I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. I guess I have to get used to it though :)
Jesse's family and friend Travis were here for about a week, it was alot of fun! I love having company :) They came for Family Day and Graduation, which both went very well!! Family Day was a blast, getting to walk around the airfield and check out and Black Hawks. After it was done we all went to the flight simulator! I think everyone enjoyed it. Graduation was bittersweet, I cried a little, but I was proud of myself for not losing it and bawling my eyes out. I felt so bad for Jesse, so many pictures were being taken! He got warn out and stopped smiling after about the 30th one, ha ha poor boy. I cant believe its all over now, all we have to do is out-process, pack up and move!
We made a trip to the beach while his family was visiting! It was such a beautiful day. Jess and Travis made a "Beached Whale" out of sand, it was a big hit!! Everyone loved it, they were taking pictures of it and talking about it and some even tried to make their own. On our way to the car a man stopped them and asked if they were the ones who made it, he told them that he has lived in Florida for 15 years and he has never seen anything like it before! Ha ha It was pretty amazing.
Family left Saturday and Travis left yesterday, so we are now trying to adjust back to normal life for a while. I'm going to put the house back together today while Jesse is helping some friends of ours pack up their trailer to move to Kansas. Its a weird feeling, watching everyone pack up and move away, I knew it would happen, but I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. I guess I have to get used to it though :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time is flying by!
I cant believe how fast time is going by. It seems like just yesterday I moved down to Alabama and started to get settled in, and now I'm running around like a crazy person trying to get everything ready to move!
Jesse and I went to Savannah last weekend to house hunt. We only ended up looking at 3 houses because it was so amazing there that we couldn't help but want to explore and check out everything the area has to offer. We didn't even see half of it, but we are in love!! It was such an awesome place I cant even begin to explain. I had expectations in my mind of what it would be like, and how much I would like it... It was 100x better than I could have ever imagined. There is so much to do there, I don't think we will ever be bored! It is beyond beautiful and is beaming with energy and life. Its hard to believe that it will be our home for the next 3-6 years!! I am so excited and cant wait to live there!!
Jesse's family got here yesterday. His dad, mom, grandma, uncle and best friend all came down to Alabama to watch him graduate! We get to go to the black hawk stage field in a couple of hours to walk around and look at all the helicopters, then we are going to the black hawk simulator to see how everyone does at flying! Graduation is on Thursday, I cant believe it. I get to pin his wings on him, I will try my hardest not to cry, but I cry easily, so I wont make any promises :)
It has been a long journey, but now that's its over, it seems like it went by way too fast. I wish I would have taken more pictures, gotten to know more people, and really appreciated it all alot more. I'm so glad that Jesse got the opportunity to come down here and go through this training, he has done amazing and I am so proud of him.
Time to get ready for family day at the airfield!
Jesse and I went to Savannah last weekend to house hunt. We only ended up looking at 3 houses because it was so amazing there that we couldn't help but want to explore and check out everything the area has to offer. We didn't even see half of it, but we are in love!! It was such an awesome place I cant even begin to explain. I had expectations in my mind of what it would be like, and how much I would like it... It was 100x better than I could have ever imagined. There is so much to do there, I don't think we will ever be bored! It is beyond beautiful and is beaming with energy and life. Its hard to believe that it will be our home for the next 3-6 years!! I am so excited and cant wait to live there!!
Jesse's family got here yesterday. His dad, mom, grandma, uncle and best friend all came down to Alabama to watch him graduate! We get to go to the black hawk stage field in a couple of hours to walk around and look at all the helicopters, then we are going to the black hawk simulator to see how everyone does at flying! Graduation is on Thursday, I cant believe it. I get to pin his wings on him, I will try my hardest not to cry, but I cry easily, so I wont make any promises :)
It has been a long journey, but now that's its over, it seems like it went by way too fast. I wish I would have taken more pictures, gotten to know more people, and really appreciated it all alot more. I'm so glad that Jesse got the opportunity to come down here and go through this training, he has done amazing and I am so proud of him.
Time to get ready for family day at the airfield!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Weekend Getaway(s)
This weekend was one of the best weekends Iv had in a long time. I got to spend the whole time with my husband, going on different little adventures all in different states :) We didn't go far though....
Friday we headed to Bainbridge GA, an awesome little town that we think will look alot like Savannah! It was so cute and historic looking with brick streets lined with cool little shops and diners, and roads with huge live oaks draped over them! We went there to meet with a lady and buy our new car!! We got a white (my favorite color for cars) 2007 Toyota Camry. I like it! Its alot different from my little BMW ha ha! But Its a really nice car and hopefully it will last us a long time, that is, if Jesse doesn't get the itch to sell it and find something different ;)
Saturday we packed up our new car and headed down to Destin Florida! We went to Henderson Beach State Park! Its a nice little beach that's always clean and not nearly as crowded as public access beaches. It was such a gorgeous day, perfect for the beach! It was hot, but a little windy, which was nice to keep us cool, and the water felt awesome! I wanted to stay all day, but its a good thing we didn't because poor Jesse got a pretty bad sun burn =( So Iv been lathering him in aloe twice a day since then, trying to get him ready for his PT test on Tuesday! Poor boy, I feel so bad!
It was a really fun day though, but long! We got home, got cleaned up and hopped in bed, and I was passed out by 8:00 =) Its so funny; Jesse always tells me I'm like a little kid when it comes to "bed time" because I'm never tired and I always want to stay up later and I get these little burst of energy at night. Well I guess his theory was proven true by this: he took me to the beach and let me play all day and I came home and passed out before bed time, just like a little kid would have =D
Sunday we were planning on going to church, but were bad people and slept in instead. I got up and made pancakes and coffee and we had our own little church after breakfast. We cleaned up the house, laid around for a while and decided to have a little bbq for dinner! We got a grill last summer and haven't used it since then ha ha, so we wanted to get some use out of it before fall comes. We headed into town and get some groceries and then came home to start cooking! We had grilled chicken, baked beans, deviled eggs, potato wedges, water melon and iced tea!!! We have become quite the typical southern family :) But we love it.
Friday we headed to Bainbridge GA, an awesome little town that we think will look alot like Savannah! It was so cute and historic looking with brick streets lined with cool little shops and diners, and roads with huge live oaks draped over them! We went there to meet with a lady and buy our new car!! We got a white (my favorite color for cars) 2007 Toyota Camry. I like it! Its alot different from my little BMW ha ha! But Its a really nice car and hopefully it will last us a long time, that is, if Jesse doesn't get the itch to sell it and find something different ;)
Saturday we packed up our new car and headed down to Destin Florida! We went to Henderson Beach State Park! Its a nice little beach that's always clean and not nearly as crowded as public access beaches. It was such a gorgeous day, perfect for the beach! It was hot, but a little windy, which was nice to keep us cool, and the water felt awesome! I wanted to stay all day, but its a good thing we didn't because poor Jesse got a pretty bad sun burn =( So Iv been lathering him in aloe twice a day since then, trying to get him ready for his PT test on Tuesday! Poor boy, I feel so bad!
It was a really fun day though, but long! We got home, got cleaned up and hopped in bed, and I was passed out by 8:00 =) Its so funny; Jesse always tells me I'm like a little kid when it comes to "bed time" because I'm never tired and I always want to stay up later and I get these little burst of energy at night. Well I guess his theory was proven true by this: he took me to the beach and let me play all day and I came home and passed out before bed time, just like a little kid would have =D
Sunday we were planning on going to church, but were bad people and slept in instead. I got up and made pancakes and coffee and we had our own little church after breakfast. We cleaned up the house, laid around for a while and decided to have a little bbq for dinner! We got a grill last summer and haven't used it since then ha ha, so we wanted to get some use out of it before fall comes. We headed into town and get some groceries and then came home to start cooking! We had grilled chicken, baked beans, deviled eggs, potato wedges, water melon and iced tea!!! We have become quite the typical southern family :) But we love it.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Flight School is Finished!!!
When I first met Jesse, he was at the beginning stage of applying to flight school. He talked about it alot, he was nervous and not sure that he would get in, I knew he would :) I remember him going to interviews, writing papers, and traveling to other bases to get medical exams. It was amazing to see how hard he worked and how ambitious he was to get in.
Then came the down fall, he got accepted and I got rejected! He broke up with me in a park down the street from his parents house. I was so heart broken and so confused that I didn't understand his reasoning. He told me that he would be gone for 2 years in flight training and then another 6 years traveling for the army. He said he was going to be so busy that he didn't think he could keep up with a long distance relationship, he also told me that I was young and just starting college and he thought that I would eventually change my mind about him anyways. I was devastated!!!
Well about two weeks later we got back together and he told me he loved me for the first time :) what a brat! After that, the reality of everything started to kick in, he was leaving and I was staying here without him. I wasn't sure how things were going to work out with him being gone for so long, but I knew I wanted to try.
He left in December for WOCS school, the longest 7 weeks of my life. It was actually supposed to be around 10 weeks but I drove down to Alabama early to see him! The first time I had seen him in 7 weeks, but it felt like 7 years! It was one of the most amazing moments of my life.
Then we got engaged (I honestly wasn't expecting it at all) and married 2 months later. I moved down to Alabama with him to began our married life together. That is when the actual flight training began. June 2010. Its been crazy. Its been hard, fun, long hours, lots of studying and stressful days and nights, but through it all he has remained the same person, and I love that about him. The only married life I have ever known is to a flight student! And now its over, and I cant believe it! Im not just a flight students wife, im a pilots wife! How awesome is that!!!! Everything I have ever watched Jesse work for, is complete, he has followed his dreams and achieved so much! I'm so happy for him and so proud of him! He has honestly been such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful to have him as such a big part of my life.
I'm so excited to move to Georgia and start a new chapter in our life together :)
Flight School is Finished.
PS: Not only did Jesse get into flight school and get the helicopter and location of choice, he also finished on top!!! Im so proud :)
Then came the down fall, he got accepted and I got rejected! He broke up with me in a park down the street from his parents house. I was so heart broken and so confused that I didn't understand his reasoning. He told me that he would be gone for 2 years in flight training and then another 6 years traveling for the army. He said he was going to be so busy that he didn't think he could keep up with a long distance relationship, he also told me that I was young and just starting college and he thought that I would eventually change my mind about him anyways. I was devastated!!!
Well about two weeks later we got back together and he told me he loved me for the first time :) what a brat! After that, the reality of everything started to kick in, he was leaving and I was staying here without him. I wasn't sure how things were going to work out with him being gone for so long, but I knew I wanted to try.
He left in December for WOCS school, the longest 7 weeks of my life. It was actually supposed to be around 10 weeks but I drove down to Alabama early to see him! The first time I had seen him in 7 weeks, but it felt like 7 years! It was one of the most amazing moments of my life.
Then we got engaged (I honestly wasn't expecting it at all) and married 2 months later. I moved down to Alabama with him to began our married life together. That is when the actual flight training began. June 2010. Its been crazy. Its been hard, fun, long hours, lots of studying and stressful days and nights, but through it all he has remained the same person, and I love that about him. The only married life I have ever known is to a flight student! And now its over, and I cant believe it! Im not just a flight students wife, im a pilots wife! How awesome is that!!!! Everything I have ever watched Jesse work for, is complete, he has followed his dreams and achieved so much! I'm so happy for him and so proud of him! He has honestly been such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful to have him as such a big part of my life.
I'm so excited to move to Georgia and start a new chapter in our life together :)
Flight School is Finished.
PS: Not only did Jesse get into flight school and get the helicopter and location of choice, he also finished on top!!! Im so proud :)
Monday, August 22, 2011
Im only 20.
Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself that I'm only 20. Iv been having to do it alot lately actually. I get into these phases where I feel like I am so behind on life! I feel like everyone is moving forward and I am just stuck. Then I realize that this "everyone" that I compare myself too are people that are at least 25! I need to stop trying to catch up with people who are 5+ years ahead of me and take my time being 20.
I don't know anyone here that is my age. I'm hoping that once we move and I start up in school that I can meet some people that are at least closer in age with me. I thought it would be like that when I started school here in AL, but almost everyone there was OLD! And not mid 20's old, like 35+ old.....so hopefully Savannah will have some younger, more lively people.
I hate to complain, but not really, because I know that its normal. I know that anyone in my position would want the same thing.
I don't know anyone here that is my age. I'm hoping that once we move and I start up in school that I can meet some people that are at least closer in age with me. I thought it would be like that when I started school here in AL, but almost everyone there was OLD! And not mid 20's old, like 35+ old.....so hopefully Savannah will have some younger, more lively people.
I hate to complain, but not really, because I know that its normal. I know that anyone in my position would want the same thing.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Trying Again
Some people have a way with words, unfortunately I am not one of them. That is probably the reason why my countless blog attempts have failed. I am hoping this one will be different, I have accepted the fact that I am not as "smooth" as others when it comes to writing, but that it shouldn't stop me from telling my funny stories and sharing my overly girly feelings. So here it is, a quick catch up on whats going on in my life...
I still have no idea what I want to do with my life. Every once in a while Ill come up with some sort of master plan and fall in love with it and learn all about it and start to tell Jesse all about what I'm gonna be when I grow up...a few days later the plan gets old and fizzles out and I'm left confused and frustrated for a day or two, and then I start to formulate a new plan.
The only thing I learn through this process is something I already know...I love making plans. I love making list, writing down ideas, time lines, etc. I'm just not sure if making plans will get me anywhere in life if I never go through with them.
Jesse is finally finishing up flight school! He has his final check ride on Tuesday, and then he is an official Black Hawk pilot! I'm so proud of him, he has done amazing throughout this whole process and kept a great attitude every step of the way. His family and best friend are coming down in a few weeks to watch him graduate, I amexcited and so happy for him :)
After Graduation were heading up to Michigan to visit for a few days and then heading back home to pack up and move to Savannah Ga!! Were both really excited about that, but its going to be sad leaving behind so many memories in our first home together here in Alabama.
I cant believe we have been married for over a year now, we had our one year anniversary back in May. It feels so unreal that were even married in the first place! It is amazing though. Its going to be weird adjusting to a real lifestyle once Jesse is out of school and we move to Savannah. I'm hoping it will be much better because he wont be so busy with training and studying all time. Its going to feel amazing having him home more often, Iv gotten so used him being all day and lately, almost all night!
We love our kitty Buddy! As lame as it sounds, he is such a big part of our little family:) He makes us laugh ALL the time. Yes he makes me mad at times, (when he messes up my perfectly placed rugs 30 times a day or knocks over the bathroom trash can so he can play with an empty toilet paper roll) but Iv grown to love him just as much as Jesse does. Buddy totally favors Jesse though, he's actually quite obsessed with him! They spoon at night...yeah I get jealous.
Well that's about all I can think of at the moment, but hopefully I wont totally forget about this and Ill be back soon to share more!
I still have no idea what I want to do with my life. Every once in a while Ill come up with some sort of master plan and fall in love with it and learn all about it and start to tell Jesse all about what I'm gonna be when I grow up...a few days later the plan gets old and fizzles out and I'm left confused and frustrated for a day or two, and then I start to formulate a new plan.
The only thing I learn through this process is something I already know...I love making plans. I love making list, writing down ideas, time lines, etc. I'm just not sure if making plans will get me anywhere in life if I never go through with them.
Jesse is finally finishing up flight school! He has his final check ride on Tuesday, and then he is an official Black Hawk pilot! I'm so proud of him, he has done amazing throughout this whole process and kept a great attitude every step of the way. His family and best friend are coming down in a few weeks to watch him graduate, I amexcited and so happy for him :)
After Graduation were heading up to Michigan to visit for a few days and then heading back home to pack up and move to Savannah Ga!! Were both really excited about that, but its going to be sad leaving behind so many memories in our first home together here in Alabama.
I cant believe we have been married for over a year now, we had our one year anniversary back in May. It feels so unreal that were even married in the first place! It is amazing though. Its going to be weird adjusting to a real lifestyle once Jesse is out of school and we move to Savannah. I'm hoping it will be much better because he wont be so busy with training and studying all time. Its going to feel amazing having him home more often, Iv gotten so used him being all day and lately, almost all night!
We love our kitty Buddy! As lame as it sounds, he is such a big part of our little family:) He makes us laugh ALL the time. Yes he makes me mad at times, (when he messes up my perfectly placed rugs 30 times a day or knocks over the bathroom trash can so he can play with an empty toilet paper roll) but Iv grown to love him just as much as Jesse does. Buddy totally favors Jesse though, he's actually quite obsessed with him! They spoon at night...yeah I get jealous.
Well that's about all I can think of at the moment, but hopefully I wont totally forget about this and Ill be back soon to share more!
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