Nora

Today is BEAUTIFUL outside (as was yesterday)! It's sunny and perfect which has me homesick for gorgeous Pensacola beaches! It's funny how my heart feels like it has so many different "homes" all the while feeling like I don't necessarily belong to a specific place, anymore. I guess that's the military for you. So far I'm semi-enjoying the life of a nomad, although it looks like we're in VA to stay, officially (and HALLELUJAH for that)!

I took my new bike on it's debut yesterday afternoon. After purchasing a lock and hardware to adjust the seat, I was finally able to give her a spin. I'm officially calling her Nora. First I went to the Post Office and encountered a rather RUDE old man at the service desk. I know. You're thinking to yourself...a rude employee at the POST OFFICE? Impossible! But it's true. He wasn't rude in the P.O.-typical, apathetic sense of the term, where he loathes his job and sits like a zombie waiting for the day to be over. He was a giant, sarcastic, up-beat, smart-ass that talked to me like I was 5 years old and he was schooling me in the ways of the world. He's the kind of guy anyone would love to punch in the face. Of course, I didn't. I was terse but refused to be a jerk back, which is what this guy was aiming for, in my opinion. He wasn't going to ruin my beautiful day!

Then I went to the library and got a library card. Sidenote: It seems to me like a lot of low-life, no goods hang out in libraries now-a-days (or at least they do in Ocean View). They either use the computer or loiter aimlessly enjoying shelter and the unlimited supply of candy and soda from the vending machines. Anyway, the library was having a sale on old books so after browsing the shelves, I saw a novel by an author I've been wanting to try so I bought it...for ONE dollar! (This book was not on my giant list of want-to-reads so the list remains unchanged.)

I came home and talked with Adam, started this very blog entry only to end up abandoning it later, went to WaWa and took a nap. Later that evening, instead of watching our newest Netflix movie, The Social Network, Adam and I stayed up running over [helo] limits and EPs (Emergency Procedures). I've fully committed myself to helping him in whatever way possible and he's more determined than ever. I have faith in him!

Thanks to everyone for all the prayers and well wishes and happy thoughts. I can't even begin to explain how helpful your support is, even from miles and miles away. It's comforting and we really appreciate it!

I'm off to enjoy the rest of this sunny, spring-like day and pay some bills. Even paying bills isn't bringing my mood down! This is wonderful! Have a fabulous day!


Lastly, a friend of mine is getting deployed overseas and it's great morale for him (or any deployed persons) to receive letters of appreciation and encouragement. If you or anyone you know would like to write him, you can address mail to:

HN Joseph Daveport
3/2 India Co 2nd Plt
Unit 73115
FPO-AE 09510-3115

We want to show the men and women that serve our country that they have our appreciation and support!