So it's been quite some time since I have last written, so I guess this is long overdue.
Our life has changed a lot over the last year some for the better and some for the worse. It all started with a move to the great state of Alaska!! It's a beautiful place and there is a lot to see here. Not so much to do in this area, but if you don't mind traveling you can have the time of your life. We purchased a house here in Alaska, North Pole, Alaska to be exact. It's a cute little town with charm and not far from Fairbanks or post either.
I guess the big news of the year is that my hubby will be getting out of the Army. I know it sounds weird and most days I still don't believe it, but this time it was not by choice yet a series of unforeseen events. At times I think about how I am going to miss it all. The friends that become family, the soldiers that become friends, all of it. But then there are days that I sit and think about how glad I am to get away from it all. The "friends" and all of their drama, the soldiers who just can't get it together, the politics, the deployments and just the ugliness and stupidity involved in it all. For the most part I will miss it. Having those who you can turn to, that understand what it is to be an Army Wife, those that know how sometimes it is a daily struggle for you, your family, and your spouse. I am glad to know that I still have those friends out there, that even when our time has come will still be around.
I have forgotten what it is like to be a civilian and I am not sure that I have ever really had many civilian friends in my adult life. I am looking forward however, to this new chapter in my life and I can say without a doubt that whatever it may bring I know that my family and I can weather this storm together.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Friday, February 25, 2011
My Temporary Home
"This is our temporary home.
It's not where we belong.
Windows and rooms that we're passin' through.
This is just a stop, on the way to where we're going.
I'm not afraid because I know this is our
Temporary Home"
As my time here at Ft. Jackson quickly comes to a close I am reminded of a song, MY TEMPORARY HOME. Which is exactly what South Carolina was for me, my temporary home. I thought that coming back to the east coast would be awesome. I mean it is where I am from. However after spending three long years here, I have come to find that my memories of the side of the country were slightly skewed.
I am going to miss some things about this place, Perkin Beans, Pita Pit, and my friends, but mostly just my friends. Coming to this post, the one place that I thought I would feel at home, I came to find that I felt as if I did not belong. If it wasn't for the fabulous friends that I made here I think that this might have been the longest three years of my life.
To my friends that helped me to make it through, I thank you! I know that there are no words that could ever tell you how big a difference you all have made in my life. I know that even though we will all go our separate ways that I will always remember the lessons and love that you all have taught me. And for that I thank you!
"This is our temporary home.
It's not where we belong.
Windows and rooms that we're passin' through.
This is just a stop, on the way to where we're going.
I'm not afraid because I know this is our
Temporary Home"
It's not where we belong.
Windows and rooms that we're passin' through.
This is just a stop, on the way to where we're going.
I'm not afraid because I know this is our
Temporary Home"
As my time here at Ft. Jackson quickly comes to a close I am reminded of a song, MY TEMPORARY HOME. Which is exactly what South Carolina was for me, my temporary home. I thought that coming back to the east coast would be awesome. I mean it is where I am from. However after spending three long years here, I have come to find that my memories of the side of the country were slightly skewed.
I am going to miss some things about this place, Perkin Beans, Pita Pit, and my friends, but mostly just my friends. Coming to this post, the one place that I thought I would feel at home, I came to find that I felt as if I did not belong. If it wasn't for the fabulous friends that I made here I think that this might have been the longest three years of my life.
To my friends that helped me to make it through, I thank you! I know that there are no words that could ever tell you how big a difference you all have made in my life. I know that even though we will all go our separate ways that I will always remember the lessons and love that you all have taught me. And for that I thank you!
"This is our temporary home.
It's not where we belong.
Windows and rooms that we're passin' through.
This is just a stop, on the way to where we're going.
I'm not afraid because I know this is our
Temporary Home"
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Apparently I'm mean. . .
Note to self:
o I'm mean!
According to my children: I'm mean! (I only get told this about 20 times a day) And apparently my husband just learned today that, I'm MEAN! So I was told that I need to start being nice. What the hell does that mean anyways? I am nice, as long as you're not dumb, mean to me (or my family), or did I mention dumb? Really it's not difficult. Don't do or say dumb shit and I won't have to say something mean. I mean it's not like I do it intentionally, but I have a tendency to say what is on my mind, or speak the truth, and apparently that's mean.
I have to say, I do think society is making us a bunch of soft, lazy bastards (this includes myself.) I mean if people raised their children the way people 40 years ago did, we wouldn't be having this problem. But no, back then parents were to hard on their kids and new parents just want to coddle their children. Here's a new one for you: Teach your kids right from wrong, and when they fuck up hold them accountable. It really can be that simple. My kids know what is right and what is wrong, as much a a 7,6 & 4 yr old can. And when my kids fuck up they get disciplined. I tell them what they did wrong and what the right choice should have been. Then if they continue to repeat the "wrong," they get disciplined. Some things would be so much more simple if people would just be accountable for their own actions and quit blaming it on mommy and daddy or society. Ok enough of my rant for tonight. Now if someone could help me off my soapbox, that way if I slip and fall I can blame it on you. . . .
o I'm mean!
According to my children: I'm mean! (I only get told this about 20 times a day) And apparently my husband just learned today that, I'm MEAN! So I was told that I need to start being nice. What the hell does that mean anyways? I am nice, as long as you're not dumb, mean to me (or my family), or did I mention dumb? Really it's not difficult. Don't do or say dumb shit and I won't have to say something mean. I mean it's not like I do it intentionally, but I have a tendency to say what is on my mind, or speak the truth, and apparently that's mean.
I have to say, I do think society is making us a bunch of soft, lazy bastards (this includes myself.) I mean if people raised their children the way people 40 years ago did, we wouldn't be having this problem. But no, back then parents were to hard on their kids and new parents just want to coddle their children. Here's a new one for you: Teach your kids right from wrong, and when they fuck up hold them accountable. It really can be that simple. My kids know what is right and what is wrong, as much a a 7,6 & 4 yr old can. And when my kids fuck up they get disciplined. I tell them what they did wrong and what the right choice should have been. Then if they continue to repeat the "wrong," they get disciplined. Some things would be so much more simple if people would just be accountable for their own actions and quit blaming it on mommy and daddy or society. Ok enough of my rant for tonight. Now if someone could help me off my soapbox, that way if I slip and fall I can blame it on you. . . .
Sunday, January 9, 2011
My " OH SHEET" moment
Well here we are, my oh SHEET moment. Today Gerry has CQ and he called with the best news, our orders are in and we are to report to our new duty station by March 10th. As I am on the phone with him I am all excited and can't help but wonder what this new duty station has in store for us. He tells me that he is taking his leave starting 1 Feb. THEN it hits me, oh shit, that is 3 weeks away. WHAT!?!?!
So now I'm thinking there is so much to do and almost NO time to do it in. We need to get passports, but damn that is bound to take more than 3 weeks. There are appointments to be made for both us and the animals. I have to clear my unit, housing must be notified. Which brings me to a new thing, I needed to have my garbage disposal and upstairs toliet fixed. DAMN. Cars need to be winterized and one needs to be shipped. Ferry reservations need to be made. Which is another bumb in the road, either we leave WA on the 18th and cut our time short with family, so we can have a 2 day trip on a boat, or we leave on the 25th and have a 5 day trip. OH MY!!
Really at this point I KNOW I am over-reacting and just need to take it one step at a time but Oh Boy! I knew that this was all coming and I am ready for it, but for some reason it feels like it snuck up on me. I just want to thank the ARMY for taking it's sweet ass time to give us our hard orders and making me feel like I am crazy. All in all, I know everything will get done and in a few months I'll look back and laugh, but for right now. . .. . . . . .
So now I'm thinking there is so much to do and almost NO time to do it in. We need to get passports, but damn that is bound to take more than 3 weeks. There are appointments to be made for both us and the animals. I have to clear my unit, housing must be notified. Which brings me to a new thing, I needed to have my garbage disposal and upstairs toliet fixed. DAMN. Cars need to be winterized and one needs to be shipped. Ferry reservations need to be made. Which is another bumb in the road, either we leave WA on the 18th and cut our time short with family, so we can have a 2 day trip on a boat, or we leave on the 25th and have a 5 day trip. OH MY!!
Really at this point I KNOW I am over-reacting and just need to take it one step at a time but Oh Boy! I knew that this was all coming and I am ready for it, but for some reason it feels like it snuck up on me. I just want to thank the ARMY for taking it's sweet ass time to give us our hard orders and making me feel like I am crazy. All in all, I know everything will get done and in a few months I'll look back and laugh, but for right now. . .. . . . . .
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Tis' the Season!
Well it's that time of the year again, time to take a step back and look at what the year has brought us. This year has been like one giant roller coaster. The beginning of this year, as with every year before, brought me one more number on the birthday ticker. It also brought with it news of a new family member. However it also meant that two of my best friends here at Ft. Jackson would be leaving.
My son turned 7 at the beginning of the summer. He is a fantastic kid with a great outlook on life. I couldn't be prouder of him. This summer the children were able to spend time visiting with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. As always the kids had a blast. It's always hard to see the kids leave for such a long time, but it's comforting to know that they love their family and love being able to spend that time with them. The end of the summer brought both joy and sorrow. Both of my younger children celebrated their 6th and 4th birthdays. And the softball team that I play on finished 25th out of 93 teams at the Softball World Series in Orlando, FL. It was a great way to close out the summer. However the summer brought us the sorrow of losing not only a very close family member, but one of our closest friends.
The fall brought us lovely weather, Halloween and Thanksgiving. We welcomed a new member to the Washburn clan in September. We also celebrated two Thanksgivings this year, the first just a little more special than the last. We were able to spend the first of the two with Gerry's family in New Mexico, and I was also able to see a good friend that moved at the end of the summer.
So far December has brought us nothing but fun times. A very good friend has moved away, but in her absence she has left behind a great group of people, that I am proud to call my sisters. We have also been able to spend a lot of time together as a family and as rare as that has become lately, it is a blessing now. We are about to spend our 8th Christmas together as our little family and I couldn't be happier.
So to all of my friends and family I hope that as you look back at 2010 that you are able to find more good than bad, more joy than sorrow. I wish all of you nothing but the best for 2011.
So to you all MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!
My son turned 7 at the beginning of the summer. He is a fantastic kid with a great outlook on life. I couldn't be prouder of him. This summer the children were able to spend time visiting with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. As always the kids had a blast. It's always hard to see the kids leave for such a long time, but it's comforting to know that they love their family and love being able to spend that time with them. The end of the summer brought both joy and sorrow. Both of my younger children celebrated their 6th and 4th birthdays. And the softball team that I play on finished 25th out of 93 teams at the Softball World Series in Orlando, FL. It was a great way to close out the summer. However the summer brought us the sorrow of losing not only a very close family member, but one of our closest friends.
The fall brought us lovely weather, Halloween and Thanksgiving. We welcomed a new member to the Washburn clan in September. We also celebrated two Thanksgivings this year, the first just a little more special than the last. We were able to spend the first of the two with Gerry's family in New Mexico, and I was also able to see a good friend that moved at the end of the summer.
So far December has brought us nothing but fun times. A very good friend has moved away, but in her absence she has left behind a great group of people, that I am proud to call my sisters. We have also been able to spend a lot of time together as a family and as rare as that has become lately, it is a blessing now. We are about to spend our 8th Christmas together as our little family and I couldn't be happier.
So to all of my friends and family I hope that as you look back at 2010 that you are able to find more good than bad, more joy than sorrow. I wish all of you nothing but the best for 2011.
So to you all MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
A New Beginning
Well I finally gave in and started a new blog. I always have tons of crazy little things that happen in my life or pop up in my little head, that it is hard for me to keep track. So I figure why not write it down and let everyone on the the internet read it, I mean comeon' everyone is doing it!
So today I start anew. I am sure there are lots of things I would like to say or write but right now I just don't have the time. I really just wanted to post a blog to say I did it. LoL. Okay not really, but you get the point. I'm sure there will be plenty of posts to come, but this one if nothing else is to just get started.
So today I start anew. I am sure there are lots of things I would like to say or write but right now I just don't have the time. I really just wanted to post a blog to say I did it. LoL. Okay not really, but you get the point. I'm sure there will be plenty of posts to come, but this one if nothing else is to just get started.
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