78 degrees or melt

Where we live our heating and cooling is controlled by the military. When we arrived we were told that it would be 5 days at 70 degrees or June 1st when the AC would be turned on. NOW we have been told it must be 3 days of 78 degrees (no or). So someone up on high changes a number and we spend two weeks (so far) sweating ourselves to dehydration day and night and having to decide between cool air with the addition of bug bites or no bug bites and suffering from heat exhaustion. I miss having control over my Publish Postair.

3 years

So my hubby and I made it. 3 years. Now, to many that may not sound like a lot, but in a world of staggering statistics where 51% of couples that get married will get a divorce I am EXTREMELY thankful for my 3 years. I look forward to the many more we can have.

On June 2, 2007 I married my best friend, the love of my life, and one of the best people I know. Now, 3 years later I look forward to the future.

Appropriate Gym Attire

Just a quick note on appropriate gym attire. I will not harp (too long) on this topic but somethings MUST be said. In all cases these faux pas occurred during various aerobic/yoga classes on numerous occasions. 1. A thong while appropriate in many situations is NOT something I want to see, particularly when said underwear is two or three inches above the waist band of the pants being worn. 2. Tennis scorts in white that are too short may be fine on the court but do not lend themselves to peaceful yoga at least for those around you (unless those around you are singles you want to attract). 3. booty shorts with words on the butt. Putting writing on your butt when you are in public is a lot like having a sign posted on your back. Seriously do you REALLY want people reading your butt and then comparing you to whatever it says?

OK, My rant is done. Just please leave the thongs, booty shorts, and micro scorts at home when working out.

Colors

There are many things about living on a base that are different than living off base. One of these things is Colors. Every morning at 7:50 there is a blast of trumpets to remind you that colors will be playing. At 8:00 you hear the beginning strains of the National Anthem. You stop, face the flag and pay your respects. This also applies if you are driving. In this case you stop, put on your hazards and also listen. In Japan we play the Japanese National Anthem after the American National Anthem. If you ever get a chance to hear these two Anthems together it is something. Very Beautiful. Sometimes I find myself running to get inside before colors (so I am not late for work) but for the most part I stop. I am proud to take the time to stop and respect the flag that so many have fought and died under. Our freedom has cost many lives and that flag represents the sacrifice and honor of those before us. Of the many military traditions, rules, regulations followed on base this one is one of my favorites.

Living Alone

SO my time as a single woman/geobachelorette is coming to an end (in a week). In terms of possible separation this was a relatively short separation (10 weeks rather than 8 months) but I have not liked it. I have survived. I have met friends. I have worked, worked out, cooked, cried, danced, I drank, cleaned, unpacked, and so much more. Ive dealt with a broken stove, smoke detectors beeping in 15 sec increments, household goods delivery, rude neighbor kids, building furniture (about 12 hours of my life LOST to this) and so on. Considering that this is my first time to ever live truly alone it has been an en lighting experience. I respect people who enjoy living alone. That being said I cant wait until Izac gets back. I look forward to doing some of these things with someone. I miss the simple things such as a hug when Ive had a bad day. A cuddle when I wake up. A kiss just because. Friends are great for most things but there is something special that only a partner can provide. I am HOWEVER keeping Girls night!

Saiyuki... My hero the bug killer.

So despite living on the 6th floor I still get some very interesting bugs in my house. I HATE bugs inside my house. Outside fine that is their territory but inside NO. The other night a HUGE moth got into my bedroom. I didn't notice it right away but I did notice Saiyuki freaking out. He has a specific noise he makes when hunting (also when he sees birds). Thats when I noticed the moth thing. The body was the size of a quarter (the wings made it bigger). What did I do you ask? I took a magazine and knocked it down towards the cat. He then pounced on it, batted at it for a bit and then it got away. We went on like this for about 20 mins while I looked for something to catch it with so I could release it outside. Unfortunately the cat ate it instead. I have to make sure he never gets a hold of the stink bugs.

Geobachelorette

So as I live as a geobachelorette and adjust to living alone and doing for myself I feel I am growing as a person. I am doing so much more now than I ever have. I am not worried about doing things by myself because if I dont do it then it wont get done. I am thankful that when I CANT do something people in my small community are willing to help or send their marines to help. I forgot what a supportive community a military base can be. All in all I continue to grow and learn and will hopefully keep doing so while Izac is gone.