She Who Waits

"They also serve who only stand and wait." - John Milton

What I've been up to lately

I don't make a good housewife. I just don't. I'm bored, unmotivated, and grumpy. I need something to do, but don't see the point in getting a job for just a few months. Consequently, I've delved into photography. I thought I'd share some photos.… more »
Posted Under Photos on 09.30.2008

Ahh. Technology.

That's right, we have internet access back. :woot: Overall the move didn't go too badly and the boxes are slowly going away. Husband gets up early, comes home to shower after PT, goes to the school, comes home and studies, eats dinner, and studies un… more »
Posted Under Day to Day on 09.25.2008

Directionally impaired

I HATE not being wired to just have an innate sense of direction. I feel so lost on base post right now! :thud: Had to take apart the dryer already, the movers thought it a good plan to drag our nice wood table up the blue back steps, and we're stil… more »
Posted Under Day to Day on 09.13.2008

DOD isn't DOD?

Gate cop: "Ma'am, I'm sorry but we have to read your sticker as being 2002, you'll have to go get a temporary pass." Me: "You're serious, aren't you? It's obviously 2012." Gate cop: "Yes ma'am, you'll have to turn around." Me: "I LIVE on post. W… more »
Posted Under Military on 09.10.2008

Long Day

8| TMO called this morning, a day early, to tell me that our HHG shipment was on post and ready to be delivered to our assigned housing. I stumbled out of bed, told the lady to give me an hour, threw some contacts into my eyes, and drove the 25 minutes… more »
Posted Under Day to Day, Military on 09.9.2008

Ouch.

We're off to the ER after being rear-ended. Yes, of course we were driving the brand new car.That's two ... where's the third thing? Might as well get it over with. :gaah: :thud:Edit: We're fine, just sore. Some muscle relaxers, motrin, an… more »
Posted Under Day to Day on 09.6.2008

Housing Woes

You know, I'd heard the housing here was bad but really, this is ridiculous. No wonder there is no true 'wait list.' I wouldn't pay half our BAH for what we were shown today, let alone all of it, even if it does include utilities. On top of that, t… more »
Posted Under Military on 09.5.2008

It starts

The packers will be here within the hour. :thud: The PCS has officially begun. :doh: more »
Posted Under Day to Day, Military on 09.2.2008