Under the Sea

I swear I live in the best place on earth. I was on my way to work the other day, and along the way I cross two bridges that sit in the bay. As I was driving up the last bridge that connects to Destin, guess what I saw?! A pod of dolphins!!! How awesome is that? That is something you don't see everyday. I wish I could've stopped driving to take a few pictures but unfortunately I couldn't. I also went fishing the other day with my hubs and saw a sea turtle and sting rays. It's crazy going from seeing sea life in an aquarium to them being in your backyard. I don't think I will ever get used to this. Tomorrow morning we are waking up early to go walk along the pier to watch dolphins swim and eat the fish. I will definitely be taking pictures. :) I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.

Therapeutic

What a gorgeous day it is here in Florida. I am loving this spring/summer weather. With all the sunshine you would think I would be getting tan but no, I am still as white as can be. Eventually I will get there but seems like it is taking forever. Of course on my one day off with Andrew, it rains. The day I spent outside, it's cloudy and rainy. Go figure! But the rain did not keep us inside all day. Andrew and our good friend Dan, took me to the golf course. I am not much of a golfer and never really liked the sport. I figured if I wasnt any good at miniature golf, it wouldn't be any different with the real deal. We only did the driving range and it turned out to be a lot of fun but I made a complete idiot out of myself. I missed the ball more then I hit it. I surprised myself with how much I actually enjoyed it. It is something Andrew and I will both be doing together when we find the time.

Tonight Andrew starts his 12 hour shifts. :/ Leaving me home alone from 6 pm to 6 am. Then when he comes home, I leave for work. This makes seeing each other difficult. Thank goodness it is only temporary but doesn't make it any easier. You learn with the little time you have together make up for all the lonely nights apart. It's just part of the lifestyle. A lifestyle I have grown to love and hate all in one. Military spouses know exactly what I mean. What brings despair also brings enjoyment. With all the women I have met at support groups and all the opportunities it has opened up. Of course deployment, lonely days, and 10 minute phone calls are part of it but I can accept that.

Now I think I am just rambling but the blog is more of a diary of mine that I allow other people to read. I just love to write. It is therapeutic. It gives me a place I can write down all my thoughts and frustrations. I hope someone like me who is just getting started as a military wife can look at my posts and get something out of it. Some advice I didn't get when this all started for me almost a year ago. Some people think we have it all together. That it's easy living this way but it's not. I think every military spouse should have a blog or diary that they can just escape to from time to time. It helps with the chaos that never seems to end. Ever since Andrew left for BMT, I would sit down and write. I've learned it helps us both to get everything out on paper so we dont take it out on each other. You would be surprised what it does to your relationship.

Busy Bee!

It has been so long since I've blogged. I have just been so busy lately. All I do is sleep, eat, and work. I get only one day off where me and Andrew don't work so I would rather spend that time with him then on the computer. ;) Well we are still loving Florida even though we have settled down into a routine. This is the perfect place for us. This summer we are both going to get scuba certified. I am so excited. Everyone I work with goes diving so I might as well do something I've always wanted and go with them. My job has opened so many new opportunities for us. In June they have a marlin tournament and I will be working on the beach while that is going on. Watching all the boats come in and seeing the weigh in. For those who don't know what a marlin is, it is a sword fish. I have never seen one in person before so I am really looking forward to the tournament. This next weekend Luke Bryan will be in town and guess who has tickets to his concert? We do! So many fun things going on here. And in two weeks is my birthday and our one year anniversary! Andrew has made plans for both occasions and I am excited to take a mini vacation with him. That pretty much covers what has been going on and what is to come so I better stop rambling and get to bed because I have an early day tomorrow.

New Addition

I forgot how crazy life gets when you're in the working world. I have been working non stop this past week and I am so worn out. I didn't think working at a water sport store would be as physical as it is. As crazy as it sounds, I love it. Not many people can say they love there job and the people they work with. I am very lucky. Only good things are happening here in Florida. Loving life more and more each day.

Well I just want to say congrats to my sister-n-law for bringing such a beautiful baby girl into this world. Yep,I became an Aunt again today. :) I just love nieces and nephews. There is nothing better then a new baby in the family.

Even though me and Andrew are never home, it's crazy how messy the house gets. With us both working everyday full time, it's hard to keep up with the house and I have company coming this next week. So what am I going to do on my day off tomorrow? Clean the house. I hope everyone else enjoys the rest of there weekend while I am slaving away. ;)

Family, work, and life.....

I'm laying in bed and I can't sleep so what do I do?! I blog. So this last week we had some family visit from Pennsylvania and let me tell you, it was a blast. I love having company. It was so much fun to cook for a group of people and stay up playing games like Farkle and 21. Family time is always great and this next week Andria is coming for a visit. :) I am so excited to show her Florida. We are going to do it all. Spotlight alligators on an airboat. Snorkel and swim with dolphins and she's even going to try alligator. So glad I can give her a place to come to when she needs a break. Monday can't come soon enough. This week I start work at my new job. Is it weird that I'm excited to work? Well I am. I can't wait to get out of the house to actually do something with my day while Andrew is at work. In the next month or two, he will be switching shifts I won't be able to see him at all. Right when I get off he will be leaving for work and vis a versa. We are alright with the situation because We will get one day off each week to spend together and I will take whatever I can. After three months of night shift, he will switch back to day shift for another couple of months so it all works out. Always gotta look on the bright side. :) I knew blogging would help me get to sleep so I better go to sleep before I wake myself up.... Again! Happy spring everyone!