Quick Update

I know I promised pictures but I've been really busy. I will get around to it eventually. We've been settling in nicely, everything is unpacked except the spare room.
We went to a Tim McGraw concert last night. I know I know..... I'm not a fan of country, but it was free (a complimentory show to support the military) and something to do, and Ireane wanted me to go and I didn't want to be home alone all night so....... It wasn't too horrible. He played a few of his old songs, which believe it or not I used to like. And he had one or two new ones that werent bad. He's not as.... country as some country singers, ya know?
Phisical therapy has been going well. Its actually helping.
So I hear theres a hurricane coming to visit. I'm not too worried about it, but then again you never know. We are right by a pool... at least we are on the second floor. The main thing I am worried about is everyone downstairs seeking higher ground. I'm sure we'll be fine though. We may be in south Texas but we arent on the coast.
So I hear plane tickets are going to go up by 20%. Anyone planning a vatation to Rome or the Virgin Isles might want to go ahead and order your tickets now.
I'm such a jealous person. Not an envious person, a jealous person. I've been that way for as long as I can remember. I wanted my mama all to myself growing up, and hated it when Daddy paid attention to boys because I always wanted to be one (long story) and spent my childhood trying to make up for the fact I wasn't one. I always hated my sister's friends and potential boyfriends (mostly because they were douche bags), and tried my damnedest to get rid of them. I was the same way about Amber. Extremely possesive. But I didn't have to worry much with her, because even though she was friendly to everyone she didn't really get close to anyone besides me until Candice, and then Alex (not one word ANYONE) and then when she moved away. And of course I've always been possessive of Joey, Ian, Chuch, Alex, Nikki, so on. And I find myself becoming the same way with Ireane. Its not something I really like about myself..... Its just, I'm not a people person, and well, when I find that rare someone I can connect with I want them all to myself. But you know what, I tell people this. I let them know what they are in for. As I do with several other aspects of my personality. And you know what? If having someone that means so much to you that you don't want to share is such a bad thing, then I guess I'm just a horrible person. I think perhaps this makes me a bad friend, because I'm selfish and stingy. But I don't force people to be friends with me. You want to be friends with me, this is it. Take it or leave it.
I have no idea - no, thats not true. I know exactly where that came from. I was sitting at a FRG meeting today, watching Ireane chat with some chick named Childs, and I realized I was jealous. Wow. Thats all I can really say. Its kind of funny......
Anyway, I need to get supper finished up.
God I am so sleepy.....

New place

Well, friday we signed a new lease and started moving into our new 2 bedroom apartment, and saturday Ireane and Felix and a couple of other guys came over and helped us move. I had started my period so I spent the first half of the day laying in bed. Alex went to walmart and got me thermacare patches so that I wouldnt be bed ridden all day. He also got me chocolate - just like James use to do for me and Mama. Anyway, after everything was moved out me and Ireane cleaned the old place. Then we came to the new place and Alex and I cooked dinner for everyone. After dinner we sat outside having our after meal smokes and Ireane and Felix (who do not smoke) sat out with us and socialized. We were all pathetic, exhausted but relaxing with a sense of accomplishment. Well, 3 yr old Marcus slipped inside and locked us all out of the apartment. And naturally, our keys were inside with him. We tried to tell him how to unlock the door but he kept turning it the wrong way, and then he started to panic. Felix went to find security while Alex tried to pick the lock, and Ireane tried to calm Marcus down and coax him through the ordeal. The rest of us stood around smoking and trying to stay out of the way, every now and then throwing in a suggestion or pat on the back. I was very impressed at how calm Ireane stayed. Security was nowhere to be found (shocking), so Felix borrowed a phonebook from the neighbor and called a locksmith. The locksmith hit the fire department alarm just about the time Ireane offered Marcus an ice cream if he would climb onto the window ledge and unlock the window. Wed been trying to talk him into this for about 20 minutes, but at the sweet offer Ireane gave him he climbed up and unlocked the window. As soon as it was unlocked I yanked it open and Ireane snatched him through the opening. I climbed through and unlocked the door while everyone clapped and cheered for Marcus. I immediently made Marcus his ice cream cone and have never been so happy to make an ice cream cone before in my life. The worst part of the ordeal was when Marcus started crying for his mommy. I'm glad he's okay. I now know I can't have kids. lol Theres no way I would have been able to stay that calm. Sure, I would have been calm at first, but when he started crying for me I would have snapped.
Anyway, I really like our new apartment. Two huge bedrooms, a nice sized bathroom, a large living room and a decent dining room, and a kitchen thats seperated from the rest of the house instead of being open - something I've never had before. Oh yeah, and there are 5 closets, 3 being walk-ins. Its right by the pool which has its advantages and disadvantages. We definately have enough room to get all of our stuff out of storage. Now we just need to save for it. But theres something about the place I can't explain. I just have this feeling... It keeps me up at night.
The battalion is getting the football team back together now that pre-season is over. And yes, Alex is on it. Adding this to work, school, and going to the gym several times a week he's going to be a busy boy.
I need to do laundry but cant leave the apartment. When Alex tried to pick the lock, something broke off in there and now the keys don't work. I called maintenence but they haven't come yet so until it gets fixed someone has to be here 24/7. Ireane offered to housesit for me because I had a phisical therapy appt. but she has done so much for me lately I felt bad so I just cancelled it. If the door isn't fixed by thursday I might let her. I don't want to miss a whole week. My knee has been doing better though. I kept waking up the other night with it hurting, but other than that its been better.
I cant wait to get my stuff from storage. I've been getting bored with my clothes and wanting new (I'm taking a trip to goodwill as soon as we get paid). I know that when I get my old clothes back it will be like a brandnew wardrobe. Ireane and Felix offered to help us out getting our stuff back. They are really good friends..... They have helped us so much. And not just when we ask, the actually volunteer. Yesterday Ireane had a dr appt so I watched Marcus. He was the perfect angel. We watched the wiggles, ate mac and cheese, and just hung out. When Ireane came back he went down for a nap and Ireane and I hung out for a couple of hours.
Today I haven't been feeling well - again. The shits, headache and lightheadedness, nausea, fatigue. And if one more person asks me if I'm pregant, I swear to god.......
I will post pictures of the apartment when I get settled in a little more.
I don't feel good so I'm gonna go.

the ball

Well, the ball was a success. Ireane finished my dress and it was amazing. She even came over and helped me get ready. She's an awesome person..... I am pissed and depressed she didn't get to go. Next year.....


Anyway, at first everything was all stiff and everything (and the food was definately not 2 thumbs up) but after a while things relaxed. I got blisters from my shoes and that was unpleasant. But I got out on the dance floor like there was no tomorrow, and would you believe Alex actually danced with me?! I was not expecting it. It was awesome and meant a lot to me. We had a lot of fun. Unfortunately my camera was messing up (the lighting was really screwing with it) so I didn't get many pictures and the ones I did get werent of the best quality. But I will post a few to tide you guys over.





I'm tired, my back and feet hurt, and I'm ready to go to bed with my husband for the last time in this apartment.

UPDATE:
Sorry I had to delete all those pictures. If you have them posted anywhere online, delete them.

quickie

Just a quick update.
I found a dress. Well, actually Ireane kinda found it. I saw it and loved it but didn't even take it off the rack because I thought it was way too long. When Ireane got there she saw it and threw it over my dressing room stall, telling me to try it on. I did and it was a perfect fit - just really long. She told me she would hem it for me. I don't have a picture yet because Ireane is still working on it, but its really pretty. Sleeveless, black velvet, hugging me until my knees where it flares out and mixes with strips of white sheer cloth. Willy hasn't seen it yet, and he won't until we are ready to go. I hope he likes it. I know he won't be fond of the fact that its sleeveless, but I couldn't help it. Its not just sleeveless, its spagetti straps, and has a low back. But I have a wrap and I'll have my hair down, and it doesn't show any cleavage. Ireane also found the wrap and most of my accessories. She is a life saver!! And you know the kick of it? She's not even getting to go. Its very depressing, because I really want her there. So instead of getting to go to the ball, she's altering dresses and babysitting for people who are. She's awesome.
In other news, in addition to juggaling phisical therapy, preparing for the ball, and trying to ignore the fact my body is telling me I'm about to be ragging, we are in the process of moving. Yep, we signed a new lease today and are moving into a 2bedroom across the complex. Its only $50 more a month, and its HUGE. There are TWO hall closets, cabinate space everywhere, a DINING ROOM. Its awesome. We are partially moved in, and hoping to be done by sunday. We have some friends coming over tomorrow to help. I only found out we were moving yesterday, so I'm not packed at all. But we are rushing around and so far so good. So guys, when yall ever decide to come out and see us, there will be a spare bedroom PLUS the living room to crash in.
Well, lunch is over and so is my blogging break. I have to continue moving, then run to walmart, the to phisical therapy, then to Ireane's to pick up my dress, then home to get ready for the ball. Wish me luck.

Oh SHIT

I hold in my hands 2 tickets to the brigade ball. wth?

I got a call from my lovely husband at about 8:30 this morning, with him telling me that he was getting our tickets to the ball (well actually the commander had already paid for him a ticket and he was getting mine). I immediently went into panic mode. I had given up my half-hearted search for a gown because I thought we had decided not to go. Now I'm sitting here wondering how in the hell I am supposed to find an evening gown in 2 days. The only place I have looked is goodwill, and they either had size 4-6 (too small) or 14 (too big). I don't know what I'm going to do. Lucky for me, not 30 minutes later Ireane calls me up and asks if I want to go shopping with her and Ireane, who are both looking for the same thing. I don't think Ireane is going to the ball, which depresses me because she's like the only person I hang out with. But Amanda is pretty cool too, and she is going. Anyway, we are going all over san antonio looking for gowns. Its off season, which means if we find something it should be cheap. But it also means pickings will be slim. And my husband can forget me finding anything with sleeves. I'll be lucky to find something with straps at all. The only other choice I have is to wear the bridesmaid dress I have from Candice's wedding, and get one of those skinny suits from walmart to wear under it. lol Honestly, if I don't find something today, I'm screwed.

I was thinking earlier today how dissapointed I was that we werent going to the ball. But hell, that didn't mean I wanted to suddenly get a phonecall saying I HAVE to go and I HAVE to find a dress in 2 days. 2 day's notice on this kind of event is simply not sufficient. I wish my mom and sister were here to help me look and get me ready. Pray Mama. Pray real hard. lol

What a steal

I went to phisical therapy today, which by the way is going just fine. I'm not as sore today as I was last time, so thats a good sign.

I also talked to one of the neighbors (I helped rescue her kittens a couple of months ago) and found out the scoop on "socrates". Turns out he belongs to a gay couple in another building. I figured he belonged to someone, but like I said, I don't mind if he hangs out sometimes.

I also spent about 2 hours in goodwill today. :) I found a bread machine (I already have one but its in wichita falls), an air purifier (I am hoping the white noise it produces will help me and Alex sleep), a crock pot (because well, everyone needs one), and a vacuume cleaner - because I haven't vacuumed since we moved in. And don't you go judging me either. Who wants to spend $50 on a bulky machine when you've nowhere to put it, and honestly ask yourselves how many times you vacuume even though you have access to one. I am very recourceful. I haven't bothered to buy a mop either, because they are gross and I don't have any place to store it. So when my floors need mopping, I get on my hands and knees with a roll of paper towels and a bottle of clorox clean up. My entire supply of cleaning products consist of clorox clean up, vinegar, baking soda, dish detergent, and windex wipes. Anyway, I could see myself easily becoming obsessed with thrifting. I almost bought a record player for $15, but decided to wait. I really wanted it though. And there were some polariod cameras I wanted.

Socrates

Well, today is the last day of the 4day weekend. I've really enjoyed having Alex home all day for 4 days straight. Surprisingly, we haven't really gone 'out'. No clubs, no movies, no dates. The only place we went was Ireane and Felix's for a few hours. Thats okay I guess. I really wanted to go out though.

I got a recipe online for Panda Express's orange chicken. I will probably try it sometime this week. I'll let you know how it turns out.

The other night a cat wondered up, and I took a liking to him. And yes, I fed him. He came back last night, and I fed him again. He seem's well taken care of and very friendly, so I don't think he's a stray. Either way, I don't mind if he hangs out with us sometimes.

We are thinking about moving into a bigger apartment this month. I'm going to call the office and see if there are any available. I don't know, we'll see.

Also, while I had wanted to wait until right before he gets deployed to make another trip to Wichita falls, I think we are going to have to go this fall. We really are going to need our winter clothes, and there are household items there I paid for that are just going to waste. Ireane and Felix offered to rent the truck and go with us, but that still leaves the issue on how to pay for an $800 truck. So I'm thinking maybe we just take the car up there, get our clothes and tv and whatever else we can fit, and worry about the rest later.

Well, Alex isn't feeling so good so I'm gonna go see if theres something I can do.