I can't believe it, but in 10 days, I get to see the love of my life.
It's been one month and four days. (WAY too long) I looked on the schedule sheet, and it says something about the airmen getting base liberty after some ceremony at 2:30. So...that's like another couple hours with Ben that I didn't know I was getting!!! Super exciting.
Today was a long day. I'm not really sure why it was so long, but work seemed to drag, school dragged, and my trip to walmart dragged. It feels so good to lay on my bed and play around on the internet.
I wish I had money.
blah, I'd better go work on some homework or something.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Relief
Wow, yesterday was a bit stressful.
Around 6:40pm, I heard my voicemail tone from my phone. My phone was in my pocket, and hadn't rang, so I wondered what was up. I checked my voicemail, and Ben had called...TWICE. My phone had failed me. He sounded so sad on the phone, and I just started bawling. I couldn't believe that I had missed his call...I keep my phone on me at all times! I called my mom to tell her what had happened, and to cry to her, and he called again! Oh my, what a relief! I was crying when I answered the phone, and he was so relieved!
Here's the update:
Ben is doing good. He got back from Warrior Week yesterday...and he HATED it! I'm sure it was rough. He has to go back tomorrow and on Monday he retakes the gas mask test...which means he goes back in the gas chamber. The thought of that makes me sick to my stomach. He'll do fine, but just knowing that he's in that situation makes me want to throw up.
He got his pictures taken in his blues. (I GET AN 8x10 AND A WALLET!) I'm super excited to see them. He also ordered a training video that's about three hours long that shows footage from basic training. He says that there's a video of the graduation that you can order too! Amazing.
He needs thoughts and prayers. He is trying to complete his physical training for his evaluation and needs to do 45 push ups in a minute and 50 situps in a minute. He's working really hard on it, and if he doesn't make it, he gets put into this group...if he still can't make it, he gets recycled back a week...which means my plane ticket/hotel reservation is basically gone. Please pray for him and pray that we'll both have some peace of mind about all of this. I know he can do it. He's done so much already! Today, he ran a 5K!!! Can you believe that? He says he's losing weight.
He has another evaluation coming up, so tonight he had to shine his shoes and clip the strings off his blues. Everything has to be perfect.
I can't even explain the relief I felt after talking to him. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my chest and I could breathe again.
Only 11 more days until I get to see him....11 more days...
Around 6:40pm, I heard my voicemail tone from my phone. My phone was in my pocket, and hadn't rang, so I wondered what was up. I checked my voicemail, and Ben had called...TWICE. My phone had failed me. He sounded so sad on the phone, and I just started bawling. I couldn't believe that I had missed his call...I keep my phone on me at all times! I called my mom to tell her what had happened, and to cry to her, and he called again! Oh my, what a relief! I was crying when I answered the phone, and he was so relieved!
Here's the update:
Ben is doing good. He got back from Warrior Week yesterday...and he HATED it! I'm sure it was rough. He has to go back tomorrow and on Monday he retakes the gas mask test...which means he goes back in the gas chamber. The thought of that makes me sick to my stomach. He'll do fine, but just knowing that he's in that situation makes me want to throw up.
He got his pictures taken in his blues. (I GET AN 8x10 AND A WALLET!) I'm super excited to see them. He also ordered a training video that's about three hours long that shows footage from basic training. He says that there's a video of the graduation that you can order too! Amazing.
He needs thoughts and prayers. He is trying to complete his physical training for his evaluation and needs to do 45 push ups in a minute and 50 situps in a minute. He's working really hard on it, and if he doesn't make it, he gets put into this group...if he still can't make it, he gets recycled back a week...which means my plane ticket/hotel reservation is basically gone. Please pray for him and pray that we'll both have some peace of mind about all of this. I know he can do it. He's done so much already! Today, he ran a 5K!!! Can you believe that? He says he's losing weight.
He has another evaluation coming up, so tonight he had to shine his shoes and clip the strings off his blues. Everything has to be perfect.
I can't even explain the relief I felt after talking to him. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my chest and I could breathe again.
Only 11 more days until I get to see him....11 more days...
Saturday, September 15, 2007
A lazy day
I'm having a lazy day. I've just been laying around all day...playing on the computer, drawing, and just bumming around. It's been quite nice.
I'm going to work on some crafty stuff tonight. I'm pretty pumped about it. I don't know why I'm not doing it already...I guess I just felt the urge to write in here.
I don't have much to say except that I am missing him like crazy. It's getting ridiculous, and it feels like...it's taking FOREVER for him to graduate basic training.
I filled out a form that I'm going to hand in to student teach. I've chosen 4 different towns to student teach in, and hopefully, I'll get my first choice! I'm hoping hoping hoping!
Time to go be crafty.
*EDIT*
This is the bulletin I posted on myspace after talking to Ben:
Wow, what a stressful minute. I heard my voicemail tone, checked it, and apparently, Ben had tried to call me twice. I thought all hope was lost...but he called back again.(I hate my phone...it was in my pocket and didn't ring!!!)Ben is doing good. He got back from Warrior Week yesterday...and he HATED it! I'm sure it was rough. He has to go back tomorrow and on Monday he retakes the gas mask test...which means he goes back in the gas chamber. The thought of that makes me sick to my stomach. He'll do fine, but just knowing that he's in that situation makes me want to throw up.
He got his pictures taken in his blues. (I GET AN 8x10 AND A WALLET!) I'm super excited to see them. He also ordered a training video that's about three hours long that shows footage from basic training. He says that there's a video of the graduation that you can order too! Amazing.
He needs your thoughts and prayers. He is trying to complete his physical training for his evaluation and needs to do 45 push ups in a minute and 50 situps in a minute. He's working really hard on it, and if he doesn't make it, he gets put into this group...if he still can't make it, he gets recycled back a week...which means my plane ticket/hotel reservation is basically gone. Please pray for him and pray that we'll both have some peace of mind about all of this. I know he can do it. He's done so much already! Today, he ran a 5K!!! Can you believe that? He says he's losing weight.He has another evaluation coming up, so tonight he had to shine his shoes and clip the strings off his blues. Everything has to be perfect.
ATTENTION:He wants people to send him letters and pictures!!! Please do so! You'd want people to do the same if you were off in another state without your family or friends!If you'd like his address, please send me a message and I will give it to you!
That's all, just remember to keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
I'm going to work on some crafty stuff tonight. I'm pretty pumped about it. I don't know why I'm not doing it already...I guess I just felt the urge to write in here.
I don't have much to say except that I am missing him like crazy. It's getting ridiculous, and it feels like...it's taking FOREVER for him to graduate basic training.
I filled out a form that I'm going to hand in to student teach. I've chosen 4 different towns to student teach in, and hopefully, I'll get my first choice! I'm hoping hoping hoping!
Time to go be crafty.
*EDIT*
This is the bulletin I posted on myspace after talking to Ben:
Wow, what a stressful minute. I heard my voicemail tone, checked it, and apparently, Ben had tried to call me twice. I thought all hope was lost...but he called back again.(I hate my phone...it was in my pocket and didn't ring!!!)Ben is doing good. He got back from Warrior Week yesterday...and he HATED it! I'm sure it was rough. He has to go back tomorrow and on Monday he retakes the gas mask test...which means he goes back in the gas chamber. The thought of that makes me sick to my stomach. He'll do fine, but just knowing that he's in that situation makes me want to throw up.
He got his pictures taken in his blues. (I GET AN 8x10 AND A WALLET!) I'm super excited to see them. He also ordered a training video that's about three hours long that shows footage from basic training. He says that there's a video of the graduation that you can order too! Amazing.
He needs your thoughts and prayers. He is trying to complete his physical training for his evaluation and needs to do 45 push ups in a minute and 50 situps in a minute. He's working really hard on it, and if he doesn't make it, he gets put into this group...if he still can't make it, he gets recycled back a week...which means my plane ticket/hotel reservation is basically gone. Please pray for him and pray that we'll both have some peace of mind about all of this. I know he can do it. He's done so much already! Today, he ran a 5K!!! Can you believe that? He says he's losing weight.He has another evaluation coming up, so tonight he had to shine his shoes and clip the strings off his blues. Everything has to be perfect.
ATTENTION:He wants people to send him letters and pictures!!! Please do so! You'd want people to do the same if you were off in another state without your family or friends!If you'd like his address, please send me a message and I will give it to you!
That's all, just remember to keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Fridays are sleepy days
After going out on Thursdays, then waking up at like 6:55am on Fridays...I get a little exhausted and end up crashing on Friday nights. I know it's probably not good for me, but Thursdays are the only nights I go out really, so whatev.
Today was a pretty good day. I went to class (boring), went to work, and came home. I did find a song that made me cry on the way home though. It's by HelloGoodbye, and I am going to post the lyrics:
"Oh, It Is Love"
Oh, it is love
From the first time I set my eyes up on yours
Thinking oh, is it love?
Oh dearIt's been hardly a moment
And you are already missed
There is still a bit of your skin
That I've yet to have kissed
Oh say please do not go
But you know, oh, you know that I must
Oh say I love you so
But you know, oh, you know you can trust
We'll be holding hands once again
All our broken plans I will mend
I will hold you tight so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my hand into yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Oh, dear, it's been hardly three days
And I'm longing to feel your embrace.
There are several days
Until I can see your sweet face.
Oh say, wouldn't you like to be older and married with me
Oh say, wouldn't it be nice to know right now that we'll be
Someday holding hands in the end
All our broken plans will have been
I will kiss you soft so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Your heart may long for love that is more near
So when I'm gone these words will be here
To ease every fear
And dry up every tear
And make it very clearI kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Oh it is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
I kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips onto yours
Thinking oh is it love?
It just made me think of Ben and how much I miss him. The days are going by so slowly, and it's almost driving me insane!
In other news, I bought Harry and the Hendersons tonight at Walmart for $9.94! Amazing, right? I know Wal-mart is supposed to be this gigantic corporation and it's evil and whatnot, but I find the coolest stuff there!
I'm off to watch my new movie and probably cry...because I remember crying when I watched it when I was little. Maybe it's what I need to do.
Today was a pretty good day. I went to class (boring), went to work, and came home. I did find a song that made me cry on the way home though. It's by HelloGoodbye, and I am going to post the lyrics:
"Oh, It Is Love"
Oh, it is love
From the first time I set my eyes up on yours
Thinking oh, is it love?
Oh dearIt's been hardly a moment
And you are already missed
There is still a bit of your skin
That I've yet to have kissed
Oh say please do not go
But you know, oh, you know that I must
Oh say I love you so
But you know, oh, you know you can trust
We'll be holding hands once again
All our broken plans I will mend
I will hold you tight so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my hand into yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Oh, dear, it's been hardly three days
And I'm longing to feel your embrace.
There are several days
Until I can see your sweet face.
Oh say, wouldn't you like to be older and married with me
Oh say, wouldn't it be nice to know right now that we'll be
Someday holding hands in the end
All our broken plans will have been
I will kiss you soft so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Your heart may long for love that is more near
So when I'm gone these words will be here
To ease every fear
And dry up every tear
And make it very clearI kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
Oh it is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking oh is it love?
I kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips onto yours
Thinking oh is it love?
It just made me think of Ben and how much I miss him. The days are going by so slowly, and it's almost driving me insane!
In other news, I bought Harry and the Hendersons tonight at Walmart for $9.94! Amazing, right? I know Wal-mart is supposed to be this gigantic corporation and it's evil and whatnot, but I find the coolest stuff there!
I'm off to watch my new movie and probably cry...because I remember crying when I watched it when I was little. Maybe it's what I need to do.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Oh dear.
Today started off rocky. I went into work early because there was a girl who needed to go the doctor. I worked in the infant room and all of the babies cried and cried and cried. NOTHING could comfort them! Not even holding them and playing with them was satisfying them. It was REALLY frustrating. Then, we had an AFLAC guy come in and when I asked about whether or not a pre-existing condition treatment would be covered, he said no. Then he went on to say something like people need to always be covered in case something happens because if they have a pre-existing condition, they're uninsurable. That guy was gambling his life by pissing me off at that moment. I seriously left work in tears.
I picked myself up and called my mom. She always makes me feel better.
I went to class, then baaaaaack to work. yaaaay. This time, it was a bit better, but I am a bit tired of this girl I work with complaining about me. I am doing my best, and if there was a set routine in the classroom, I think it would run more smoothly. But noooooooooo, she taught it last year and thinks that she knows what she's doing. There is absolutely no order and it drives me crazy.
Anyway, I left work, had dinner with Ashley, and came back and vegged out for the rest of the night. It was quite nice. I'm trying to be positive about stuff, because if I let myself get down, it'll be really hard to bring myself up. There's a lot of stuff that could keep me down, and a lot of that is Ben being away and me missing him.
Ohhh boy.
Tomorrow is karaoke night! I hope it's a fun night!
I picked myself up and called my mom. She always makes me feel better.
I went to class, then baaaaaack to work. yaaaay. This time, it was a bit better, but I am a bit tired of this girl I work with complaining about me. I am doing my best, and if there was a set routine in the classroom, I think it would run more smoothly. But noooooooooo, she taught it last year and thinks that she knows what she's doing. There is absolutely no order and it drives me crazy.
Anyway, I left work, had dinner with Ashley, and came back and vegged out for the rest of the night. It was quite nice. I'm trying to be positive about stuff, because if I let myself get down, it'll be really hard to bring myself up. There's a lot of stuff that could keep me down, and a lot of that is Ben being away and me missing him.
Ohhh boy.
Tomorrow is karaoke night! I hope it's a fun night!
*Also, why the hell does my suitemate take showers at 11:30pm? It's so freaking annoying*
The days are great!
Ok, I've just been having a great week so far! Classes have been good, life has been good, friends have been good. The only thing that would make it better would be if Ben was around. (but I'll see him in 2 weeks and 1 day!)
Today was my first day of PDS. It was amazing. I actually had a great teacher who was all willing to let me get out into the class and help out during lessons. She's great with sharing information and really getting both me and my partner out there into teaching. The kids really warmed up too. We had to go outside for a pledge at the flagpole (as it was Patriot Day) and it was a bit chilly. One girl had on a long-sleeve shirt and a jacket and gave me her jacket to wear! Luckily, I'm small enough that it fit! Later on, some of the kids asked me if I would play four square with them when we went out for recess. It was a lot of fun, and it was great seeing the actual teacher playing too! She didn't just stand back and observe the kids.
I went to the Independence Center with my friend Ashley today. We went to a few shops and managed to find a beautiful dress for me to wear to Ben's graduation. I wish it was online so I could post a picture, but alas, it's not on the website. Fortunately, I'll take a bazillion pictures while I'm in Texas, so there'll be some of me wearing it. I also found the cutest pair of high heeled shoes for $7! All in all, the dress and shoes cost me less than $40. That's all I really wanted too.
Ashley and I came across a variety of...well, "dull light bulbs" at the mall. The girls at the store I bought my dress at were saying stuff like, "Oh-mi-gawd! I like love you!" "No way, I like totally love you way more!" "Umm, like, do you guys want to go get candy at that Tropicana place?" "No way, like, isn't that place for like, healthy ice cream or something?" Yeah. Ashley and I just wanted them to hurry up so we could get the hell out of there before our IQs dropped any more.
There was a girl working at the pretzel place that was overly excited to be there. "You have a SUPER day and thanks SO MUCH for coming and visiting us! COME BACK SOON!!!" Yeah, it was a little weird. It was a good laugh though.
Then there were the greasy, gothic, punk wanna-be kids at the pet store that kept tapping on the glass (there are clearly pointed signs that say not to do that) and they kept sticking their hands and faces into the open top "cages". I really wanted a ferret to just jump up and bite them in the face. I also wonder if anyone has ever explained the full benefits of taking showers. I wanted to, but that would involve face to face contact, and I just wasn't up for that. Again, Ashley and I got a good laugh.
I'm really enjoying my new laptop. I'm looking forward to using it for future projects AND bringing it to TX. I want to be able to let Ben check his internet stuff AND I want to watch movies on the plane. (How high tech am I?)
Oh, and something that's kind of bothering me. A "friend" of mine just had a baby. Throughout various points of her pregnancy I would call her, check up on her, give her advice (if needed), or just give her an open ear to vent to. I thought I was being a pretty good friend. She never called me or contacted any of the people in my friends group. After her baby was born, I went over and visited a few times, still called her, checked up on her via myspace, etc...and one day she just stopped responding. Ok. That's fine. If she didn't have time, that was ok. I would still comment on her many blogs, complaining about how awful everything always is for her. I read one the other day about how terrible people were because they don't call her to hang out and she is blaming it on everyone just wanting to drink all the time and she's grown up and mature and has a baby. (Oh, and how did she get pregnant? Oh, sleeping with some guy she didn't even LIKE and STILL doesn't. She's living with him because he and his family pay for everything. Yeah, that's mature). Anyway, she says that I never invite her to do anything. Ok, I never invite anyone to do anything. If you talk to me, you know what's going on. Most of what I do goes on in Warrensburg. If she doesn't call me or comment me back, then how is she going to know what's going on? Hmmmm? Yeah. Just kind of bothers me that she is complaining all the time about how terrible her life is and then saying in EVERY BLOG how much she loves her baby and how grown up she is. It just seems like she's trying to convince herself of something. It's dumb and I'm done with it. I don't go the extra mile for people who are like that. I'm not going to go out of my way for someone who doesn't even respond to me! That's just silly!
Oh, and she mentioned something about Ben not being a good friend because he didn't invite her to do stuff. Ummmm, remember how he's in bootcamp? Yeah. Oh, and Chip because he didn't invite her to his housewarming party. Just like Jessica, she's getting upset at me for not inviting her to an event that I'm not throwing! Those two are like peas in a pod and can have each other for friends. I have way too many other things to think about and way too many other friends that I'd rather talk to. Seriously...and this isn't the first time this has happened with this person. She's pulled this shit before. Guess I should stop being so nice and just write her out of my life.
*end rant*
Funny thing is, even that crap didn't shake my great mood.
Come ON September 26th! When are you going to get here already?!?
Today was my first day of PDS. It was amazing. I actually had a great teacher who was all willing to let me get out into the class and help out during lessons. She's great with sharing information and really getting both me and my partner out there into teaching. The kids really warmed up too. We had to go outside for a pledge at the flagpole (as it was Patriot Day) and it was a bit chilly. One girl had on a long-sleeve shirt and a jacket and gave me her jacket to wear! Luckily, I'm small enough that it fit! Later on, some of the kids asked me if I would play four square with them when we went out for recess. It was a lot of fun, and it was great seeing the actual teacher playing too! She didn't just stand back and observe the kids.
I went to the Independence Center with my friend Ashley today. We went to a few shops and managed to find a beautiful dress for me to wear to Ben's graduation. I wish it was online so I could post a picture, but alas, it's not on the website. Fortunately, I'll take a bazillion pictures while I'm in Texas, so there'll be some of me wearing it. I also found the cutest pair of high heeled shoes for $7! All in all, the dress and shoes cost me less than $40. That's all I really wanted too.
Ashley and I came across a variety of...well, "dull light bulbs" at the mall. The girls at the store I bought my dress at were saying stuff like, "Oh-mi-gawd! I like love you!" "No way, I like totally love you way more!" "Umm, like, do you guys want to go get candy at that Tropicana place?" "No way, like, isn't that place for like, healthy ice cream or something?" Yeah. Ashley and I just wanted them to hurry up so we could get the hell out of there before our IQs dropped any more.
There was a girl working at the pretzel place that was overly excited to be there. "You have a SUPER day and thanks SO MUCH for coming and visiting us! COME BACK SOON!!!" Yeah, it was a little weird. It was a good laugh though.
Then there were the greasy, gothic, punk wanna-be kids at the pet store that kept tapping on the glass (there are clearly pointed signs that say not to do that) and they kept sticking their hands and faces into the open top "cages". I really wanted a ferret to just jump up and bite them in the face. I also wonder if anyone has ever explained the full benefits of taking showers. I wanted to, but that would involve face to face contact, and I just wasn't up for that. Again, Ashley and I got a good laugh.
I'm really enjoying my new laptop. I'm looking forward to using it for future projects AND bringing it to TX. I want to be able to let Ben check his internet stuff AND I want to watch movies on the plane. (How high tech am I?)
Oh, and something that's kind of bothering me. A "friend" of mine just had a baby. Throughout various points of her pregnancy I would call her, check up on her, give her advice (if needed), or just give her an open ear to vent to. I thought I was being a pretty good friend. She never called me or contacted any of the people in my friends group. After her baby was born, I went over and visited a few times, still called her, checked up on her via myspace, etc...and one day she just stopped responding. Ok. That's fine. If she didn't have time, that was ok. I would still comment on her many blogs, complaining about how awful everything always is for her. I read one the other day about how terrible people were because they don't call her to hang out and she is blaming it on everyone just wanting to drink all the time and she's grown up and mature and has a baby. (Oh, and how did she get pregnant? Oh, sleeping with some guy she didn't even LIKE and STILL doesn't. She's living with him because he and his family pay for everything. Yeah, that's mature). Anyway, she says that I never invite her to do anything. Ok, I never invite anyone to do anything. If you talk to me, you know what's going on. Most of what I do goes on in Warrensburg. If she doesn't call me or comment me back, then how is she going to know what's going on? Hmmmm? Yeah. Just kind of bothers me that she is complaining all the time about how terrible her life is and then saying in EVERY BLOG how much she loves her baby and how grown up she is. It just seems like she's trying to convince herself of something. It's dumb and I'm done with it. I don't go the extra mile for people who are like that. I'm not going to go out of my way for someone who doesn't even respond to me! That's just silly!
Oh, and she mentioned something about Ben not being a good friend because he didn't invite her to do stuff. Ummmm, remember how he's in bootcamp? Yeah. Oh, and Chip because he didn't invite her to his housewarming party. Just like Jessica, she's getting upset at me for not inviting her to an event that I'm not throwing! Those two are like peas in a pod and can have each other for friends. I have way too many other things to think about and way too many other friends that I'd rather talk to. Seriously...and this isn't the first time this has happened with this person. She's pulled this shit before. Guess I should stop being so nice and just write her out of my life.
*end rant*
Funny thing is, even that crap didn't shake my great mood.
Come ON September 26th! When are you going to get here already?!?
Sunday, September 9, 2007
What a day, what a day!
What a fantastic day I had yesterday!
1. I finally bought myself a laptop. I realize that I will need one for student teaching AND when I actually go into the field to teach, I'll need one to take to class. I think I made the right decision. I even got approved for a $4000 credit card at Best Buy! When I use it, I get reward points and gift cards for Best Buy. Pretty cool, right?
2. Mom and I got to hang out the entire day WITHOUT GATOR. There was no mean-ness, there wasn't anybody trying to make us feel bad or trying to make us buy him everything he sets his eyes on. It was a wonderful, relaxing day of walking around and shopping. We ate Chinese, walked around the various stores, and just had a grand time!
3. We went into Borders to hang out for a bit while my computer was getting ready, and as we were leaving, I spotted this book that I've been wanting to read since April on a shelf! I picked it up and it was only $7...so I got it. The Golden Compass.
4. Mom and I went to Wal-mart afterwards and I checked out the calendars. Guess what I found...THE OFFICE CALENDAR. Only $4.93. Yes, I bought it.
5. As I was sitting at the kitchen table, playing with my new laptop, my phone rings. It was BEN! I got to talk to him for a bit. He told me that their flight had done really well and they had received 2 hours base liberty! He had a calling card and was able to call me TWICE last night. It was amazing talking to him, and hearing all about what is going on with his life and everything. I'm checking off the days...I can't wait to go to Texas! I asked him last night if he was still wanting to get married next summer. He said, "Well, yeah, that's what I've been telling everyone! Start looking at dates so we can pick one out!" I told him that I wanted to make it "official" and he told me that we could do that when he was in tech school.
September 26th isn't coming fast enough!
6. I went to Chip's housewarming party last night and hung out with a lot of really sweet people that I don't get to see much of...besides with a bunch of party sluts in Warrensburg. I really do miss the days when we could all get together and see one another outside of Warrensburg not have a bunch of random drunk people around like it is at the 400. Oh well.
Eli and I had some really good talks about Ben. He misses him like CRAZY, even cried in front of me last night. He wishes he would have joined up with Ben and would have gone to basic and tech school with him. When I told him that some stuff he did reminded me of Ben, he teared up and told me that that made him really happy. He wants to get his shit together so that he can take a trip and go see Ben. There was more, but that was basically what we talked about.
Today is grandparent's day, so the grandkids and the respective parents are all going over to my grandad's house for a little get together. It'll be fun!
1. I finally bought myself a laptop. I realize that I will need one for student teaching AND when I actually go into the field to teach, I'll need one to take to class. I think I made the right decision. I even got approved for a $4000 credit card at Best Buy! When I use it, I get reward points and gift cards for Best Buy. Pretty cool, right?
2. Mom and I got to hang out the entire day WITHOUT GATOR. There was no mean-ness, there wasn't anybody trying to make us feel bad or trying to make us buy him everything he sets his eyes on. It was a wonderful, relaxing day of walking around and shopping. We ate Chinese, walked around the various stores, and just had a grand time!
3. We went into Borders to hang out for a bit while my computer was getting ready, and as we were leaving, I spotted this book that I've been wanting to read since April on a shelf! I picked it up and it was only $7...so I got it. The Golden Compass.
4. Mom and I went to Wal-mart afterwards and I checked out the calendars. Guess what I found...THE OFFICE CALENDAR. Only $4.93. Yes, I bought it.
5. As I was sitting at the kitchen table, playing with my new laptop, my phone rings. It was BEN! I got to talk to him for a bit. He told me that their flight had done really well and they had received 2 hours base liberty! He had a calling card and was able to call me TWICE last night. It was amazing talking to him, and hearing all about what is going on with his life and everything. I'm checking off the days...I can't wait to go to Texas! I asked him last night if he was still wanting to get married next summer. He said, "Well, yeah, that's what I've been telling everyone! Start looking at dates so we can pick one out!" I told him that I wanted to make it "official" and he told me that we could do that when he was in tech school.
September 26th isn't coming fast enough!
6. I went to Chip's housewarming party last night and hung out with a lot of really sweet people that I don't get to see much of...besides with a bunch of party sluts in Warrensburg. I really do miss the days when we could all get together and see one another outside of Warrensburg not have a bunch of random drunk people around like it is at the 400. Oh well.
Eli and I had some really good talks about Ben. He misses him like CRAZY, even cried in front of me last night. He wishes he would have joined up with Ben and would have gone to basic and tech school with him. When I told him that some stuff he did reminded me of Ben, he teared up and told me that that made him really happy. He wants to get his shit together so that he can take a trip and go see Ben. There was more, but that was basically what we talked about.
Today is grandparent's day, so the grandkids and the respective parents are all going over to my grandad's house for a little get together. It'll be fun!
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