So, thanks to the military who likes to change their minds for no reason at all, our leave has been postponed to next month. Which means, we miss our friends wedding. Which is half the reason we were taking leave. Lame, I know. But I am glad to say, on April 4 or 5, we will (hopefully) be on our way. Speaking of delays, my grandparents motorhome broke, so they are pushing back my day of them by a week. Which works out because we are going to still be here, which we weren't going to be a week ago. But, such is life.
I have to say, that I love finding new reciepes to make. Tonight is a Honey Mustard Chicken, that is apparently to die for. Hopefully, we wont die, but it will tingle our tastbuds. Hehe. I made a funny...
Anywho, congrats to our roomie. He is a new daddy as of Friday. He is annoyed with his ex about some things, but it'll work out in the end. Hopefully, well for him.
That's about all I got. I have unfortunately been plauged my constant headaches, which makes me sad. But I will survive. Oh, we bought a new TV for me. Lol, So I can watch movies and stuff wherever I want to.
Peace, Love and Chocolate!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
My day today..
So today, it started out on a lazy day. But then I got a seriously bad headache, and I became miserable. But don't worry, I didn't wallow in agony. I took some asprine, turned the music up real loud, opened the blinds and window, and did some serious deep cleaning. My thoughts on this was, if I already have a headache, I might as well work it out, and anyways, the cleaning chemicals always give me a headache, so I am already ahead of the game.
And don't get me wrong, when I said deep clean, I mean there were times I was on my hands and knees scrubbing. Having dogs, dog hair, of course, is just a constant fact of live. It's everywhere, get used to it. Well, I vaccuumed all the carpets (maybe 30 sq ft) and my vaccuum had a a cyclone of dog hair. I was kinda grossed out. I vaccuum every couple days to avoid having it get bad, but the dogs are shedding... Yeah, prolly going to daily soon. Anywho, after vacuuming, I swept (another gross pile of hair), and I cleaned the window ledges, the wood, the baseboards, the walls... And then of course mopped.
I then moved on to the kitchen. And I purged everything.Things I bought a while ago, ate a bit of it, then it went stale, but I am too lazy (and money sesitive) to throw away. I organize, I rearrage, I make a shopping list. And then, I deep clean this as well. The counters, the appliances, the floor... eesh, I spill a lot.
By now, my headache has lessened considerably, so I start the laundry. (Last load is currently in the wash.) Then I go shopping while deciding what to make for dinner. After shopping, I put away the groceries. And then prepped dinner.
I got boku kudos from the hubby, cuz he didn't know I was doing all of this. He knew I had a headache, so he thought I wasn't doing anything. Haha. I proved him wrong. So... pretty much that was my day. I need to buy some good dusting things though, because I was kinda failing on that end. But dinners done, so I am going to go eat.
Can you tell that I was bored, and so I wrote a pointless blog??
And don't get me wrong, when I said deep clean, I mean there were times I was on my hands and knees scrubbing. Having dogs, dog hair, of course, is just a constant fact of live. It's everywhere, get used to it. Well, I vaccuumed all the carpets (maybe 30 sq ft) and my vaccuum had a a cyclone of dog hair. I was kinda grossed out. I vaccuum every couple days to avoid having it get bad, but the dogs are shedding... Yeah, prolly going to daily soon. Anywho, after vacuuming, I swept (another gross pile of hair), and I cleaned the window ledges, the wood, the baseboards, the walls... And then of course mopped.
I then moved on to the kitchen. And I purged everything.Things I bought a while ago, ate a bit of it, then it went stale, but I am too lazy (and money sesitive) to throw away. I organize, I rearrage, I make a shopping list. And then, I deep clean this as well. The counters, the appliances, the floor... eesh, I spill a lot.
By now, my headache has lessened considerably, so I start the laundry. (Last load is currently in the wash.) Then I go shopping while deciding what to make for dinner. After shopping, I put away the groceries. And then prepped dinner.
I got boku kudos from the hubby, cuz he didn't know I was doing all of this. He knew I had a headache, so he thought I wasn't doing anything. Haha. I proved him wrong. So... pretty much that was my day. I need to buy some good dusting things though, because I was kinda failing on that end. But dinners done, so I am going to go eat.
Can you tell that I was bored, and so I wrote a pointless blog??
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Blurb
So, there hasn't been much new going on here. The Grandparents are coming in 2 weeks for a quick visit on their driving trip they're taking. Pretty much just living life in the super slow lane. Hehe. We were at a party last night, which was seriously overrated on how "fun" it was going to be. But there was some good pork to eat. Basically, this is just a little blurb saying that we are alive and kicking!
Oh, funny story. We got a Zune (an MP3 player) for Christmas, and within the first few days, it broke. Something internally made some crunching sounds. Anyways, we sent it out a month ago for repairs, and we just got it back today. And on the little peice of paper that came with it said, "We repaired your Zune! We repaired it by REPLACING it." Oh my goodness. That's a failure to fix it. Why couldn't they say something like, We were unable to repair your Zune, but because it was still under warranty, we have replaced it with a new one. Jeez. And then I was tracking it online with UPS and I watched where it traveled. No joke, it was a long pointless journey. It went from San Antonio, TX to Oklahoma City, OK (which is 200 miles North of where I live) and THEN it came to Altus. That is a pointless 400 miles it traveled.
Oh, funny story. We got a Zune (an MP3 player) for Christmas, and within the first few days, it broke. Something internally made some crunching sounds. Anyways, we sent it out a month ago for repairs, and we just got it back today. And on the little peice of paper that came with it said, "We repaired your Zune! We repaired it by REPLACING it." Oh my goodness. That's a failure to fix it. Why couldn't they say something like, We were unable to repair your Zune, but because it was still under warranty, we have replaced it with a new one. Jeez. And then I was tracking it online with UPS and I watched where it traveled. No joke, it was a long pointless journey. It went from San Antonio, TX to Oklahoma City, OK (which is 200 miles North of where I live) and THEN it came to Altus. That is a pointless 400 miles it traveled.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Explosive Dishwasher!
Well, our dishwasher engine just about exploded and caught things on fire. But don't worry, it didn't. Since the day we moved in, our dishwasher has made this ginding sound, but only for a minute or two. Then would stop. Apparently when the power went out it aggrivated the situation. It recently started making that noise constantly during the wash. So I finally called the maintainance office and asked then to take a look because "It sounds like its going to explode". Turns out, it was going to.
But because this was right after the storm, and there were so many other, more important things to deal with, I've had to wait 10 days for them to come back. And during that time we (I) have had to do all the dishes by hand. Which sucked. Don't get me wrong, the boys helped, but when they work all the time, it mainly fell on me to do the dishes.
But not anymore. As of 10 am today, my new (old but still in good shape) dishwasher has been installed. And has an entire load of dishes in it because I boycotted washing them last night. I like the fact it's quiet, and not going to explode. Yay!
In other news, our new roommate purchased Rock Band II, and it is soo much fun. We were up until 1:30 rocking out! We had 2 friends come over and rock out with us. But don't worry, we live in the recently remodled area of housing, and so people are still in the process of moving in, so we have no neighbors that hate us now because of our new (bought off a deployed friend) surround sound. But now we are planning a Flight Party Night for this weekend sometime to Rock Band it up! Me being the Singer and occasionally bass guitar player. Who knew I had such skills?
We also bought ourselves a nice round dining table with 6 chairs. Its used, but in good condition. Yay for us!
I think that's all my recent blog worthy things. Chatch ya next time!
But because this was right after the storm, and there were so many other, more important things to deal with, I've had to wait 10 days for them to come back. And during that time we (I) have had to do all the dishes by hand. Which sucked. Don't get me wrong, the boys helped, but when they work all the time, it mainly fell on me to do the dishes.
But not anymore. As of 10 am today, my new (old but still in good shape) dishwasher has been installed. And has an entire load of dishes in it because I boycotted washing them last night. I like the fact it's quiet, and not going to explode. Yay!
In other news, our new roommate purchased Rock Band II, and it is soo much fun. We were up until 1:30 rocking out! We had 2 friends come over and rock out with us. But don't worry, we live in the recently remodled area of housing, and so people are still in the process of moving in, so we have no neighbors that hate us now because of our new (bought off a deployed friend) surround sound. But now we are planning a Flight Party Night for this weekend sometime to Rock Band it up! Me being the Singer and occasionally bass guitar player. Who knew I had such skills?
We also bought ourselves a nice round dining table with 6 chairs. Its used, but in good condition. Yay for us!
I think that's all my recent blog worthy things. Chatch ya next time!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Adventures
So, last thursday, Jan 28 at 4:17 pm, the entire town and base lost power. This was caused from the ice storm that knocked down 25 poles on base, tons more in town, and almost every power line heading into town. We averaged a tempuature of 40 degrees. It was freaking cold. We were using our gas stove to heat what we could of our house. And lots and lots of blankets. (Thanks grandma for a) giving me warm blankets and b) teaching me how to crochet blankets) And non essential personelle don't have to work. Seth is an essential person. So he gets to sit in one of the 4 buildings with power, while I freeze.
The power is still off the next day. We have a BBQ at a friends house to try and use up all the meat we have. The best part is, we try to play Monopoly in the dark, with only a few candles. That was entertaining because we could see anything. How are you supposed to know what property you need people to pay you for. Needless to say, it didn't last very long. And we were soooo cold. 7 people, 6 guys and me, were all huddling close together trying to be warm.
The next day our friend calls and asks us if we want to escape town for the weekend, and offers to pay for the hotel. And seriously, who is going to say no to that? So we go to Texas, and have a blast. I got Seth to go see a chick flick with me, the movie When In Rome. SOOOO cute, totally reccommend it. But the inevitable happens, and the weekend ended. So we have to go back home so they can work. =(
It was bad enough, that they had paid an extra $2,000 to get food to our base because the trucks didn't want to drive our roads. So the dining facility and gym became a shelter for everyone on base that wants to become a sardine. We were not one of them. Then the best thing happened, the Commander sends out the cops and fire department all around base housing to do a welfare check. They are concerned we have froze in our homes. That afternoon, we were being evacuated. Awesome.
So, I repacked up all our clothes, even the dirty ones (gross). We are told that we may be gone for up to 10 days. And the best part is, it's all on the governments dime. So I head out early, get to the hotel, and start waiting for all our people to show up. ( about 7 cops. Do people realize how crazy cops are when they are kept together in a small amount of space, aka a hotel. I do!) But the all get recalled, mainly to say, be safe, and here is your GTC (government travel card). But turns out, they didn't work. They finally show up at 9:30, 3 hours behind me. The very next morning, power comes back on. But we get to stay for the night.
So, long story short. We are now back home, our power is on, I did our taxes in a hotel, we got our internet working again, I replenished our parishable foods. And we just found out, we are getting another bad storm coming in a few days. So hopefully our power stays on, and we live to see another day.
The power is still off the next day. We have a BBQ at a friends house to try and use up all the meat we have. The best part is, we try to play Monopoly in the dark, with only a few candles. That was entertaining because we could see anything. How are you supposed to know what property you need people to pay you for. Needless to say, it didn't last very long. And we were soooo cold. 7 people, 6 guys and me, were all huddling close together trying to be warm.
The next day our friend calls and asks us if we want to escape town for the weekend, and offers to pay for the hotel. And seriously, who is going to say no to that? So we go to Texas, and have a blast. I got Seth to go see a chick flick with me, the movie When In Rome. SOOOO cute, totally reccommend it. But the inevitable happens, and the weekend ended. So we have to go back home so they can work. =(
It was bad enough, that they had paid an extra $2,000 to get food to our base because the trucks didn't want to drive our roads. So the dining facility and gym became a shelter for everyone on base that wants to become a sardine. We were not one of them. Then the best thing happened, the Commander sends out the cops and fire department all around base housing to do a welfare check. They are concerned we have froze in our homes. That afternoon, we were being evacuated. Awesome.
So, I repacked up all our clothes, even the dirty ones (gross). We are told that we may be gone for up to 10 days. And the best part is, it's all on the governments dime. So I head out early, get to the hotel, and start waiting for all our people to show up. ( about 7 cops. Do people realize how crazy cops are when they are kept together in a small amount of space, aka a hotel. I do!) But the all get recalled, mainly to say, be safe, and here is your GTC (government travel card). But turns out, they didn't work. They finally show up at 9:30, 3 hours behind me. The very next morning, power comes back on. But we get to stay for the night.
So, long story short. We are now back home, our power is on, I did our taxes in a hotel, we got our internet working again, I replenished our parishable foods. And we just found out, we are getting another bad storm coming in a few days. So hopefully our power stays on, and we live to see another day.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
My Bad
My bad, Mom. I did end up going to California ro register my car because the government is fickle. I was able to spend about 2 weeks chillin with my family for; Mom's birthday, Mother in Laws Birthday, and Christmas. I had a BLAST seeing almost my whole family! Seth wasn't able to make it because it was a VERY last minute trip, but sooo worth it. Officially, my little sister is taller then me. By an inch. That's right, I am 2nd the shortest person in my family. I think I could be one of the few 5'9" person with a short person complex. Just one more thing that is special about me! (ps mom, we love love love our sheets!)
I saw a few of my friends from High School and that was pretty cool catching up with them. (this is a short random line)
My friend Britney gave birth to her baby girl on the 11th, (aka Seths' Birthday). She is just a little cutie! Hurray for married friend!!
So Seths flight has decided to become the Awesome PT ers in the squadron, so that has passed on to me too. Lol. Since he has been getting these awesome power work outs, I am going to join em. But not at the same time. Because I am sooo out of shape, when I went to one of their actual pt classes, and I felt like I failed miserably, But I guess everyone only lasted about that long. But just to make me feel better, Seth and Kent and giving me my own personal PT classes at home until I am more comfortable going to the class. They are ruthless!! My quads are sooo sore! And my abs? Who knew I had them still?! But its worth it. Hopefully. And I have taken up taking the dogs on a 2 mile walk around the golf course, so theres my cadio workout. But. It hurts. My shoes are so old I have blood blisters on my feet. Ouchie!
Today Kent almost officially moved everything to our house. Just some last boxes, and cleaning and he is done with his old house and we start getting rent. Woo hooo! It'll be like I'm working but not! I must admit that I have enjoyed cooking actual meals for dinner every night. Seth and Kent like it too. It suprisingly saves a lot of money for us. And we are eating healthier. Yay us!
I saw a few of my friends from High School and that was pretty cool catching up with them. (this is a short random line)
My friend Britney gave birth to her baby girl on the 11th, (aka Seths' Birthday). She is just a little cutie! Hurray for married friend!!
So Seths flight has decided to become the Awesome PT ers in the squadron, so that has passed on to me too. Lol. Since he has been getting these awesome power work outs, I am going to join em. But not at the same time. Because I am sooo out of shape, when I went to one of their actual pt classes, and I felt like I failed miserably, But I guess everyone only lasted about that long. But just to make me feel better, Seth and Kent and giving me my own personal PT classes at home until I am more comfortable going to the class. They are ruthless!! My quads are sooo sore! And my abs? Who knew I had them still?! But its worth it. Hopefully. And I have taken up taking the dogs on a 2 mile walk around the golf course, so theres my cadio workout. But. It hurts. My shoes are so old I have blood blisters on my feet. Ouchie!
Today Kent almost officially moved everything to our house. Just some last boxes, and cleaning and he is done with his old house and we start getting rent. Woo hooo! It'll be like I'm working but not! I must admit that I have enjoyed cooking actual meals for dinner every night. Seth and Kent like it too. It suprisingly saves a lot of money for us. And we are eating healthier. Yay us!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Holy Cow!
It has been a looooong time since I last blogged. I have just been doing other things. No real excuse. But I do have some news to update everyone one.
1. I quit my job. They were unwilling to work with me on my schedual, and to get back at me they schedualed me to work like 8 hours. So I quit. It has been nice being able to cook an all out meal for my house. I know Seth is enjoying it. Heck, I'm enjoying cooking and learning new reciepes. Financially we'll be ok. Hopefully. My paychecks were just turning into playtime money, so a little less play and more cuddle time for us! Tragic. Hehe.
2. We are having a friend move into one of our spare rooms. He and his wife are getting a divorce. Which is sad, but everyone has seen it coming for a loong time. But he is willing to pay rent (which is funny, cuz we don't pay rent for our house. Well, we do, but we are given more money to pay the rent, and its automatically paid), help with cleaning, and pay his portion of groceries. So in the long run it'll work out for all of us.
3. It's Seths' 22nd birthday tomorrow. We are pretty much gunna stay quiet. Prolly go to Lawton and have Red Lobster. Mmmm. I have discovered how good that place is a few months ago, and I have been asking to go since. More then likely we are going to have a few friends over and have some video game fun with them. So I guess that means we aren't staying too quiet, but you know what I mean. No raving parties at our house. Lol.
4. I have a new friend. Met her last night at dinner at my house. She is gunna be my new gym partner. She works with Seth. Seth set a up on a friend date. Lol. Well see how this goes.
That's about it in the crazy world of me. Ill work on keeping you posted!
1. I quit my job. They were unwilling to work with me on my schedual, and to get back at me they schedualed me to work like 8 hours. So I quit. It has been nice being able to cook an all out meal for my house. I know Seth is enjoying it. Heck, I'm enjoying cooking and learning new reciepes. Financially we'll be ok. Hopefully. My paychecks were just turning into playtime money, so a little less play and more cuddle time for us! Tragic. Hehe.
2. We are having a friend move into one of our spare rooms. He and his wife are getting a divorce. Which is sad, but everyone has seen it coming for a loong time. But he is willing to pay rent (which is funny, cuz we don't pay rent for our house. Well, we do, but we are given more money to pay the rent, and its automatically paid), help with cleaning, and pay his portion of groceries. So in the long run it'll work out for all of us.
3. It's Seths' 22nd birthday tomorrow. We are pretty much gunna stay quiet. Prolly go to Lawton and have Red Lobster. Mmmm. I have discovered how good that place is a few months ago, and I have been asking to go since. More then likely we are going to have a few friends over and have some video game fun with them. So I guess that means we aren't staying too quiet, but you know what I mean. No raving parties at our house. Lol.
4. I have a new friend. Met her last night at dinner at my house. She is gunna be my new gym partner. She works with Seth. Seth set a up on a friend date. Lol. Well see how this goes.
That's about it in the crazy world of me. Ill work on keeping you posted!
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