Sgt Kim's mid-tour leave.

I have a lot to update about !!!

First thing's first -- David, ahem, SGT Kim, came home last Friday. It's been so wonderful having my sweetie back home. I'm feeling all sappy right now, especially since I'm blogging while listening to sample music from our string quartet. Yeah, feeling pretty lovey-dovey right now. ♥

We surprised his parents the night he came home. We just went over to their house, rang the doorbell, and his mom answered. No tears! She was just in so much shock that he was home, since he was scheduled to take his mid-tour leave in March. It was a sweet moment, and I will always remember the look on their faces and the smiles all of us shared.

Saturday, we went to dinner at Burke Garden with both sets of parents and my sister. My mom got teary eyed hugging David, and actually started crying when she watched the video of us surprising his parents. It's really touching to see how much my mom loves David. She says she feels like he's already a part of the family, and really, truly, loves him. Dinner was nice. Dad was in a weird mood, but he's been down lately because my mom has to have surgery. Long story short; she has a slip disc and it's pretty bad, and yeah, the epidural and steroid shots weren't doing anything, so she has to have surgery. Yup. It stinks but I'm just trying to stay positive for her.

UGH, I wish I could update about one of the BIGGEST things that has happened, but David said that it's our little secret. And no, I am not pregnant!!! At least, I hope not! No kids until after we're married. And, we want to enjoy married life for a few years before we bring kids into the picture...



I'm so happy. We are spending each and every day of his mid-tour leave being as productive as we can, and just, having fun, enjoying each other's company, and relaxing. I love having him home, and it just gives me strength to be positive and strong for the next 6 months until he comes home, for good. That is, unless he re-enlists, but we'll deal with that when the time comes. We have one more week together, and it's going to be a great one. I love him with all my heart. He is, my best-friend, and my rock. ♥

Life is good. La bella vie, yeah... ;)

I miss you.

Kitsune and Juju are running around like maniacs. I don't blame them - they haven't been outside in a few days. I feel bad, but it's super duper cold outside. I know, excuses excuses. Dogs NEED to go outside, get some fresh air and relieve themselves. So, I guess I have no right to complain about the ridiculous amount of wee wee pads they go through, huh?

Like my pink camouflage background? Finally starting to feel like an "Army wife." ♥

I miss you. I am going through so many emotions right now. I feel: happy, nervous, anxious, excited, sad, scared, angry... I miss you so much. I can't put it in any other words. I miss your face. I miss your smell. I miss how you sneakily lay in my lap so I can give you head rubs. I miss you randomly asking me for kisses in the car. I miss how calm you are around the dogs (because Lord knows I need some 'calm' in my life right about now...). I miss you driving me every where (HEY! We were both thinking it...). I miss you keeping me warm at night. I miss waking up in your "nook." I miss my massages with happy endings. I miss it all. I miss you...

Well, onto happier things...

Work has been great this week, but then again, it's my last week so dad isn't interrupting me as much because he knows I have a lot to wrap up, and it's only Tuesday. Bo comes in tomorrow. Hopefully the 18 pages of training notes I typed up (complete with a table of contents!) will suffice. I really do not want to be disturbed, especially in the next 2 weeks...

I'm trying to write about other things, but all I can think about is you. It's funny. Everyone calls me "brave" and "strong" but they don't see me at my weak moments. Yeah, I may smile when I stop in to Starbucks to grab my Gingerbread latte. Yeah, I may send a text and end it with a ":)" or sound cheery on the phone... but my heart is breaking. I know it's only been 6 months, but I miss you so much, it hurts. I know that sounds cliche, but it's how I feel. I toss & turn in bed every night, so I climb into bed an hour earlier than normal, so I can fall asleep at a reasonable time. Sometimes when I think about you, and how much I miss you, I tear up and end up crying myself to sleep. It sounds pathetic, and yeah, it is...

Hurry up and come home SGT. XOXO. I love you! ♥

We are first time home owners! Woohoo!

David and I are officially home owners!!! Yes, we got the house!!! Centreville, here we come!!! This is starting to be an amazing month, for multiple reasons, but three main reasons. When I got the news from my realtor earlier this afternoon, I was at Starbucks and just started screaming. Yeah, I looked nuts0 but it was just amazing news! David and I have been house hunting since February! Anyways, off to bed. Goodnight world! ♥

Work.. Family.. Both?

The past few days have been interesting . . .

Today, I officially gave my "two weeks notice." The next two weeks are going to go by extremely slow, and be stressful at times, but I think this will be better for the outcome. It's so frustrating talking to my parents sometimes because they are even more stubborn than I am! I don't want to really get into detail about today. I feel good about the decision, and cannot look forward to December 17, but just thinking of everything involved with it, makes my head hurt.

I received a call from my realtor earlier today, and he said we are ALMOST done wrapping things up with the house! We are just waiting on the bank to approve our offer (or counter offer, which I hope they don't...), AND he said that he lowered our offer. Something about him knowing the other agent, and yada yada yada. He said to give him another 7-10 days, and we will have an answer. Everyone knows I have very little patience, but I kind of have no choice in this scenario.

I have other really good news, but I can't really talk about. HA. Don't you have when people do that? "Hey! Guess what? Never mind!" I'll update, as soon as I can.

So, this is going to sound really selfish... I am REALLY hoping the Koreas don't go to war, because if David re-enlists after this deployment, then he will most likely get deployed there. And even if he didn't have to, he would probably volunteer. I am so very proud of my man, but I can't help but worry about him sometimes. It's funny, for the past few months, it's been about: me me me. I'M so sad. I'M so stressed. I miss him. But it's really about HIM. I should be HIS support. And you know what? If he re-enlists + deploys again, we will deal with it then. Like I told him, I don't like it, but I will always support him. He's my rock, and I love him, no matter what he does. ♥

I hate cold days; I love slightly chilly days... you know, hoodie days. Cold days make my hand hurt. But then again, it's probably my fault. When dad got a DWI a few years back, there was other stuff going on with the family, and I had been pushed to the limit. So, like other dumbasses, I thought punching something would make me feel better. WRONG. My dumbass punched the brick garage, and totally smashed my hand. It swelled up so much that we had to cut my ring off my finger. Yeah, that was not a fun day. I'm pretty sure it was broken, but of course, I didn't bother going to the doctor. So, on cold days, I have to crack my hand back into place... if that makes any sense. Ouchie.

Okay, well time to relax on the couch with Kitsune + Juju before Greys Anatomy comes on. I can't believe that tomorrow is Friday! It seems like it was just Thanksgiving, right? Well, I just have to tough it out for a few more weeks, and it'll be Christmas!