Since my last update:
I went to visit Allison and Bobby in Macon and decided (last minute) to take my furry children. Luca had two seizures while we were there (more than likely stress-induced) but thankfully Alli works at an Animal Clinic and allowed me to come straight in and see the vet. He was very straight forward but patient and kind in explaining my options. Long story, short...Luca is fine and hasn't had a seizure since. It was wonderful seeing Allison and Bobby although, as always, I wish it could've lasted longer. We walked around the Cherry Blossom Festival and I managed to find a vendor selling adorable, handmade, clay earrings that were shaped like orange and blue flowers with the word Gators in the middle. (Foot ball season cannot come fast enough!)
I paid off the remainder of our appliances and had them delivered. This may not seem like a big deal but I was without a fridge and a stove for over a month so Ive never been more thrilled than to cook REAL food (no microwave dinners). Ive had people over and I cook and it's been wonderful. I can finally bake again, which is my favorite. I even made some cake pops and brought them into work. Everyone said they loved them. One poor guy got a hair in his (probably from the girl who helped me decorate...or maybe a random dog hair??) but he said it was so good he ate the pop anyway. Thank goodness he was a good sport which only made it MILDLY embarrassing. (The flowers in the picture were from Adam for surviving the first month of the deployment...WHAT A SWEET GUY!!)
I turned in the GTI. Since the car was a lease, Adam and I decided (before he left) that we wanted to give it back to VW. What sold on on returning it was VW's program for deployed military members. Basically, they can get out of their lease contract with no penalties or extra fees. More importantly, the programs eats up any negative equity from previous cars. We still have a final payment to make but then we'll be free from his car payment AND his car insurance payment!
Our lawn mower broke twice. Well actually it only technically broke once: The first time it needed more oil and the second time it refused to start (a leak in some oil hose/tube/chamber/something). Luckily I have some pretty fantastic, manly neighbors that not only tried to fix MY mower but let me use theirs in the mean time. One of the older men even came over and edged my front yard for me! As hard as they tried, my neighbors Bo and Will were unable to get my lawn mower working so I had to drive it back to the NEX in Norfolk. I haven't gotten a replacement yet (I was planning on waiting until the end of May so I can shop around with guy-friends (they always know what to look for).
Adam left Spain and is headed to God-knows-where halfway across the planet. We email each other often and he got my first couple of care packages a few days ago. I was shocked at how long it takes to get there (over a month!!) He says it's hot, hot, hot and he hasn't seen rain in months. I told him it's been raining enough up here to last us for a while. While they were in Spain, Adam put on LT which is a rank advancement and a big deal for him. He is such an amazing man and I am so very proud of him, his accomplishments and his sacrifices!
I joined The Y (today actually) cause I'm tired of being unhealthy. Tomorrow begins my journey of a healthier Jenny. I need all of you to keep me accountable and help me out. I'm excited about the pool and the ability to swim laps. Leah also has a membership there so we can sync our schedules up and take classes together. I've always wanted to try Zumba!
I met some wonderful, new friends...some of whom are already moving away :( I keep trying to attend one of the FRG (Family Readiness Group) meetings for the USS Porter (Adam's ship) but a conflict ALWAYS arises (or I forget). I started The Hunger Games series and I've been on the 3rd book for some time now. (I told y'all I was busy!) As much as I love getting new books, I have over a half dozen that I haven't read yet so I need to put a dent in my stash first.I got my hair done, found a church for Easter (although I don't think it was a church meant to fit my needs), had the garage doors fixed, sprayed weed killer, and caught up on a ton of tv shows. I had work cut back my hours so I could focus more on the house and plan on finishing the living room as soon as we get paid again.I'm sure more has happened since I last updated so if I remember, I'll come back and add some things.
Happy Sunday and have a great week!
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