Slow as Molasses in Winter - Deployment Daze 38

Things have been slowing down a bit. The cold weather seems to put everything into slow motion. I know I have been a little lazy and unmotivated. I believe I'm going into hibernation. Who want to go out in the biting cold wind. Not me! Give me a blanket, couch and TV. However, the trees are so beautiful right now. The yellows, golds and reds are amazing. I guess I have to give Kansas credit for that. It has beautiful landscapes.


This weekend has brought a mix of emotions. It is the first weekend completely by myself. I find the silence both relaxing and lonely. I am thankful for the time to concentrate on my paper that is due next week. However, this solitude feeds the unmotivated hibernation monster that lurks within me. Without the kids to keep me on my toes, I find myself wandering around without a purpose. Just last weekend they forced me out of the house to go watch Crazy With a Chance of Meatballs. It was an enjoyable movie. Although it made me not want to eat for a while.

Mostly I am just going through the motions. Day in, day out. Like I said the weather plays a big part in all this. However not having my hubby to do things with makes its mark as well. For example, I was so excited when I heard the Pittsburg Steelers were coming to Kansas City. I thought how fun would that be? Not much right now. If the man were here we would be going in a heartbeat. With him gone, just doesn't seem all that exciting. I guess it is merely laziness. I just don't want to put the effort in at this point.

My school work is going strong. I am carrying a 4.0 in both of my graduate courses. Many of my assignments will be used for examples for the next classes. I am surprised because half the time I don't think I know what the hell I'm talking about. I guess I do. Imagine that?!

As usual my exciting moment is Sunday football. If you could hear me during the games you would think I had either won the lottery or lost everything depending on the moment. But hey, my Vikings are still undefeated and Steelers won their game. To top it off, I kicked some major bootie in fantasy football with 186 points. If I had taken some risks I could have easily broke 200. Maybe next time. So I beat all the guys for that weekend. The Vikings and Steelers play each other tomorrow so that will be an interesting experience for me, cheering and cursing myself.

To my hubby, days are getting longer and it seems we are no closer to the end. It is getting colder here which means I am wearing my warm pjs and slippers in front of the fire. Tux of course hates to go outside now. Like me, all he wants to do is lay in front of the fire. The kids are doing well and miss you. You should be receiving a letter soon. Our roof still leaks eventhough they said they fixed it. The roofer is suppose to come again. Everything else is going good on the homefront. I don't know which shirt to wear for football tomorrow, Vikings or Steelers? Maybe I'll wear one the first half and the other the second half. Love you and talk with soon on Skype.

Play Safe, Play Smart