Thanks for the Shower...

I love a good rain in Texas. Thank you God for taking a shower over us :). It's beautiful.

BACK to Square One...

Well, I'm sad to report that my back, which I thought was close to complete recovery at the end of last week, has begun to bother me again. I didn't do anything to make it worse, but I am out of the muscle relaxers that the doc prescribed for me, so that might have something to do with it. I'm kind of lost as to what I should do next. I've done the massage and doctor visit for pain relief; now may be the time for a chiropractor to tell me if there is something more deep that is wrong in there. I have a vertebra that feels bruised (kind of) about halfway down my spine. Then all of my surrounding muscles are very tight around that spot. But it's also my lower back, connected to my hamstrings, that is giving me the most trouble. It's very frustrating. I just want my self back to normal. GRRRR. Not to mention, I'm working a whole lot this week (cuz I already committed) which opens the door for more injury. Pray for my recovery, please. I don't like being hurt.

Another Week Gone...CHECK!

Well, I really didn't do much this past week besides back rehab and work at Shipping Point. It seems as though my life has returned itself to the olden days. Same old thing it always was. Minus the athletics, skinny body, and desire to 'go out' all of the time with friends. I've kind of caught myself in a funk when it comes to hanging out with people lately. I could take it or leave it, to be honest. Is that bad? I guess I'm kinda being a recluse (which isn't really like me), but I guess everyone has their times of reclus(osity?)...right? haha.

The weeks really are passing by rather quickly. No complaints about that one! Maybe that's why I've been keeping to myself. Just letting the days slide by me so I don't have to think about how many we have left to go. I usually live weekend to weekend because of all the activity going on. There is usually something interesting going on, but not so much now that school has started back again. I'm just here. And I will be, for another good 6 weeks or so. Yay.

The best part about it all though, is getting to spend time with my family. I really do miss them when we're in NC. Most of the time, I just have to treat not seeing them like it's another deployment. Just, no one is going overseas. We're just split by about 5 states between us instead. I guess for a while, deployments are going to continue, both overseas and in-state. They must eventually stop.

Someday they will.......someday.

You Rock My World...

Sarah Palin! Seriously, you're awesome. I sat through her whole speech, yearning to know what was next. She's captivating, pretty (her family included), and SOOOO good at speaking publicly. I am so happy she got to finally shine! Maybe it will stop some of the ridiculous accusations and media-fed negativity towards her & McCain. I think she rocks. Like, so much, that I would be happy to just cast my vote right now and be done with this whole presidential debate thing. My aunt from Alaska is a 100% supporter of her because of all of the many things she has done for her territory up there. It seems like she is a woman who would get things done & do them right!

I think that's one of the first speeches I've heard where I actually laughed out loud quite a few times throughout. I appreciated the heck out of all of the below-the-belt knocks she took on Obama. And she did it so candidly & with a secret smirk that I loved. Awesome. Yay for a woman in the VP spot! She even has the sass to bring with her! Now, all we have to do is cast our votes and make it happen!

P.S. Did anybody see how stinkin' cute that was when her little girl was holding Palin's new baby, Trig? As if that wasn't sweet enough, she then took her hand, licked her fingers, and so 'professionally' used the spit to weigh down the baby's hair. Something tells me she's seen someone do that before...hmmm, maybe mommy?! haha. On national television and everything! Mom will be proud...later. :)

P.S.S. So, say McCain & Palin DO make it to the White House ( if any woman made it to the presidency), how will we refer to Mr. Palin (or, their husband)? First Gentleman...or First Man? Just curious if anyone knows?

Waiting for the Hubby to Call...

Here I am...sitting in front of the computer screen, not having anything to do but wait....and wait...and wait....for my hubby to call me. I know he's done with his flight for tonight, and he was headed to go back to his room, shower, and call me back.

But, I'm ready for beddy-by. So, I sit...patiently waiting. Typing about nothing, just to waste your time and mine.

(insert long pause)

Good news, the phone just rang! I love my hubby! Adios.

MM MM MMMM, Bullets!

--> I'm officially finishing off the large bag of M&M's and they are fabulous. I prefer the peanut, but I'm currently 'settling' for the original milk chocolate ones. Darn it, but still good!

--> I went back to work today. Grrr to my back being tight again and my eyes being tired from a very busy day. I would appreciate it if people didn't wait until right after a holiday to mail things. Seriously people, we're already busy enough without your procrastinating booties making things worse. I'm making moo-lah though, so I'll layoff on the whining for now.

--> I have a slightly sore throat. I believe it may be from allergies. Ere-go, I hate allergies!

--> I should give some of my San Angelo friends a call sometime soon to go hang out and stuff. I guess I've just been too busy or too lazy to do so so far...not sure which one. I only have about 6 weeks left to be here (yay!) though so its kind of now or never!

--> I wonder how the McCain/Palin ticket is going to go over. Maybe if our media leaders weren't all hard-core asses (Democrats, I mean), then we could catch a break here or there. I like the strategy they are using to try and accumulate the women votes. I think it's genius, I'm just not sure if it will work like that. We'll just have to see, I guess!

--> I had 'pasketti' for dinner and it was MM MM goooooood. I just love Italian food.

--> Speaking of, I REALLY want to go to Italy. I think it is the place for me! Maybe someday soon we'll make that trek across the big blue! I hope we do anyways!

--> I'm just thinking about all of the working out I need to do before the hubby returns. No wait, I don't want to think about that. That's depressing...ok, I'm done with that thought. Moving on...

--> My contacts are on fire & I'm going to go take them out, so that's it for now, I guess. Farewell!

Happy Labor Day Everybody...

Any day that you get to sleep in and not go to work is a fabulous day. So, I hope everyone gets to take full advantage of their free day of relaxation & boredom. It's a glorious day in the neighborhood.

Obviously, I am already back from the lake. Nicole, Kyla, & I came home last night so they could accomplish some stuff today. I, on the other hand, don't have much to do at all. I'm going to try and go to work this week, assuming my back is recovered enough by tomorrow. It's still a little in the tight and uncomfortable stage, but it's getting there. I think this past trip to the lake might be the first time I've ever been on the lake and didn't ever get in it. We had a good time on the pontoon boat though. And the hot tub was glorious. I gotta get me one of those! :)

What are we thinking about 'ole Gustav? It looks like a pretty nasty one. I can't believe how many people they evacuated in the past couple of days. Approximately 2 million is what it said on the last count I saw. Kinda crazy! I hope Aaron is staying safe and gets home soon. C-130's at their best, coming in to relieve people during hard times. Hopefully the levees do their job & another disaster isn't just around the corner.

The hubby is doing good. He's been flying quite a bit and the time is definitely ticking on by, which we LOVE! Only about 6 or 7 weeks left! YAY! I guess that's it. I might go watch one of my Blockbusters. Ta-ta.