30 day project- Day 13

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

I don't really have a favorite band or artist.  I listen to a LOT of different kinds of music.  Anything but country really.  But when Randy is away, I listen to the same kind of music that he does.  For some reason, it makes me feel closer to him.  So, for the purpose of this project, my favorite band is Avenged Sevenfold.

I know, its kind of an odd choice for a girl like me.  But I really do love their music.  I even went to a concert in August.  (Don't worry, I had 4 Marines with me as my personal bodyguards.)  Avenged Sevenfold also reminds me of some good friends of ours, and all the fun times we had in Jacksonville with them.

So the loud screaming music actually makes me quite happy.  I have a lot of good memories tied to a lot of their songs.

30 day project- Day 12

Day 12- A picture of something you love.

I LOVE Betty Crocker Warm Delights.  To me, it is like heaven in a bowl.  This is also one of my deployment go-to dinners.  One of these and a glass of milk is good for me! Which really doesn't go along to well with my weight loss goal.  

Maybe the milk counteracts the bad stuff??  

Yea, that sounds good!

What a relief

Whew.

Well, D-Day is behind us. 

I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.  Which is a strange thing to feel, being as my husband is currently headed to a combat zone.  Regardless, I am relieved.  I almost feel guilty saying that "out loud", but that's how I feel.  It's such a relief to know that the last six months of emotional build up and anticipation is behind us.  I don't have to deal with saying "see you later" to him again.  (In the Marine Corps, its NEVER goodbye- its always see you later!)  I can now have my eyes on the prize- homecoming. 

Yesterday was an incredibly exhausting day- both physically and emotionally.  It was for both of us.  Even though this is the 4th go round for us (which is still so hard for me to believe) this was definitely the hardest send-off for us.  Turns out, we actually LIKE each other, and LIKE spending time together.  The last 3 years have certainly shown us that.  We knew that the hardest part would be to have to let go of each other, and for him to get on the bus.  Once we got past that part, it was all downhill from there.  And, in our conversation today, we both admitted it was hard, but we both felt relief that it was behind us.  

Nothing was harder than having to break away from the last hug and kiss- and then watch him get on the bus.  When the buses were pulling away, I watched him until the last possible second, until I could no longer see the buses-or him-anymore.  I have done that every time.  I need to do that, I'm not quite sure why though.  But as soon as the buses were out of sight, I was able to finally take a deep breath.  

The hard part is behind us- believe it or not. 

Now, I just need to get used to the 4 am calls, and writing letters every day.  

Oh- and if you are keeping track, I kept my promise.  I did not cry.... much. 

***On a sidenote, I just wanted to say thank you.  Thank you to everyone who called, texted, posted on facebook, and stood by our side going through this yesterday.  I read every single picture comment, wall post, all of it.  And everything made me a little bit stronger and braver. I don't think we would have had the strength if it wasn't for our friends and family sending us their strength, and courage, and love.  So, to answer everyone's question- How do you do it? I do it because I have amazingly supportive people in my life, who just refuse to let me fall.  I love you all for that!!!

30 day project- Day 11

Day 11- a picture of something you hate. 

I hate feet.  HATE FEET.  

They are gross.  

They smell bad, look weird, and are just nasty.  

I hate, hate, HATE feet!

30 day project- Day 10

Day 10- A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

I'm sure nobody is really surprised by my choice here.  Granted, I'm pretty sure I don't really do anything that's too effed up, but if I were, he would definitely have a part in it.  Usually, its me sitting back and watching and shaking my head and laughing while he is doing something stupid and crazy.  

I love him anyway though!

30 day project- Day 9

Day 9- A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most. 

These are the people who have gotten me through the most- my sister and my parents.

(Again, its my blog and I'll do what I want to.)

We are a very close family, the four of us.  We have a blast together, I respect their opinions, and they love me regardless of what crazy decision I am making at the moment.  

They have dragged my butt through high school, college, deployments, you name it.  I always know that they have my back, and it makes everything about a million times easier to know that those 3 people are behind me no matter what. 

I KNOW that with their support, I can do anything.  And that's a pretty big deal.

30 day project- Day 8

Day 8- A picture that makes you laugh

It turns out my parents will do anything when asked.  

This was on our cruise this past summer (I know, its only about the 56th time I've mentioned the cruise- but seriously- you need to go!!!)

We were all waiting for the comedy show to start, and we got bored.  The result of our boredom was this picture.  Just thinking about the conversation that led up to this photo is enough to make me crack up!