Black Jack - Deployment Daze 21

Nothing monumental happened today. Work, class, TV, Skype. I did realize that we have reached 3 weeks and soon it will be one month down. Mother Nature lets me know that we have pushed forward towards the end. Her cold breath sends wind, rain and possible snow this weekend. The message is loud and clear. Winter is coming. Although I hate the cold and winter, I gladly welcome it this year. It mean one season closer to reunification.


I have been struggling lately with what to write. It seems that my days have become mundane. In an effort not bore I contemplate the idea of changing from daily blogs to weekly blogs. The daily blogs served their purpose. A vehicle to express the frustration, despair, humor and other emotions I experienced during deployment. I now feel I am in a place where weekly rants and stories will serve me better. I may on occasion blog more than just weekly if I feel the pull to do so. However, I will not change the name of the blog just because I enjoy the play on words to much. It truly is like living is a different reality, a daze, as if you're awake yet still asleep.

To my honey, we miss you. The weather has decided to change and they are calling for snow this weekend. I look forward to kicking your (BEEP!) in fantasy football this weekend. Things are mellow here. Talk with you soon.

Play Safe, Play Smart

Grid Iron - Deployment Daze 19

I enjoyed a day at home. Spent most of time surfing the internet looking for resources for my class project. It is on the Middle East. I learned so much about their culture. Makes me wonder...HMMM! What's the point of all this? Chatted with my hubby and waited...


Waited for clock to strike 7:30 pm.

Monday night football and Vikings are playing the Packers. How great is that? So far it has been a close game with lots of excitement. The Vikings have to win. I'm on pins and needles. At half-time the Vikings lead by a touchdown. (EEEEE!!)

Life seems to be getting to some kind of normalcy. Will see what the week holds.

To my honey, Vikings are going to the SuperBowl baby. It is getting cool here. I think fall has landed. I sent your package today so you should get it soon. Thanks for the pics. Keep the coming. I love to see where you're at.

Play Safe, Play Smart

Touchdown - Deployment Daze 18

Sundays are my favorite day during the fall for one reason. FOOTBALL! I love professional football. I enjoy it even more this season because I am playing in a fantasy league. So far I have been doing well. Although I'm not the leader, I'm not the caboose either. I am tied with many of the other players in the middle of the pack. This season could be perfect. Vikings could go to the Superbowl and win, and my hubby home to enjoy my victory. That is the one thing missing. Not having him here to razz about how his team is horrible and my team is great.

Sunday is also the day I receive my motivational quote/thought for the week. This week's was very appropriate for my life this year.

Life is a series of experience, each of which makes us bigger even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grief's which we endure help us in our marching onward.”
Henry Ford

So I went down the list and looked at what I had done this year. Between the move, school and deployment, I have definitely experienced life sometimes reluctantly

THOUGHT for YOUR WEEK:
Life Is an Experience, So . . .
by William Arthur Ward
Think a new thought; accept a new responsibility; memorize a new poem.

Try a new recipe; plan a new adventure; entertain a new idea.

Learn a new language; blaze a new trail; enjoy a new experience.

Make a new fiend; read a new book; see a new movie.

Climb a new hill; scale a new mountain; launch a new career.

Find a new purpose; fill a new need; light a new lamp.

Exercise a new strength; grasp a new truth; practice a new awareness.

Add a new dimension; encourage a new growth; affirm a new beginning.

Discover a new answer; envision a new image; conceive a new system.

Dream a new dream; chart a new course; build a new life.

Open a new door; explore a new possibility; capture a new vision.

Start a new chapter; seek a new challenge; express a new confidence.

Write a new plan; turn a new page; follow a new direction.

Watch a new program; be a new person; radiate a new enthusiasm.

To my honey, thank you for providing the opportunities to experience life. Although at time it has not been easy and I had my moments of meltdown, it has made me grow in many ways. Your calm resolve and support has been my anchor when things were dark and stormy. What an adventure.

Side note: So sorry about your loss today, Denver 17 Dallas 10 (giggle)

Play Safe, Play Smart