Dear 2012
Dear 2012,
where are you going?! I am currently sitting in the month of July trying to remember how I got here so quickly. Did you know my husband and I just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary? 4 years! Didn't we just meet yesterday? We must have married the very next day if we're already at 4 years. We took a short trip next door to Wyoming to visit Devil's Tower National Monument where we experienced a beautiful day hiking, walking, and just enjoying each others company. Very cool but I must admit we're a lot more excited about our next anniversary. We're desperately clinging to our dream of celebrating our 5th anniversary in Hawaii-so that would be the only reason I encourage you (2012) to pass by quickly. But don't misunderstand, so far we're enjoying your company. You've provided time enough in the first 6 months for us to experience many things. I wouldn't do anything differently.
I will be frank with you, 2012. I'm pretty nervous about you not giving me enough time in the next 6 months. I have all these thoughts and questions rolling around in my head about how it's going to go: "What are we going to do for the holidays?", "Would anyone want to come to SD?", "I wonder how much snow we will get.", "How busy is Jeff going to be with work?", etc. In fact, tomorrow he leaves for Texas. He'll be there for just a little less than 2 weeks doing some training. This may sound strange but, it's perfect timing because next week I have a quiz everyday AND a midterm test. So, I'll have ample time to study, lol. Anyway, the biggest thing on my mind lately would have to be Jeff's more than probable deployment in January. Yes, we weren't sure how likely it would be given he's new to the base and has a lot more of his CDCs to complete. On top of that, there were other guys in the shop volunteering to go. But honestly, that doesn't really have anything to do with it at this point. The fact is: it's his turn. His rotation (or whatever it's called) is from January-July. And according to the new shop chief, Jeff's up to bat, so-to-speak. Jeff was prepared for that anyway so it's not like he was actually planning on not going. The other good thing is that I never had my heart set on him not going either. Oddly, we're both for him deploying this time around, rather than waiting another year or so just letting the anticipation build for when he would go. If anything, I feel more prepared for it now. And I know he's looking forward to it as a learning experience, as well. Like I said; however, I'd like the next 6 months to really count as far as time together, time with family, friends (new and old), and just continuing to build our relationship together.
With our 4th anniversary not so far behind us I have to wonder, why do so many people stop investing in their relationship? Any relationship for that matter? Lord knows how much I love that man of mine. So, my goal for this probable deployment, and of course in the meantime and after; would be to work harder at being the Proverbs 31 woman. (I say "probable deployment" because it's not technically official as of now, just one of those 90% things.) You may laugh, but at the top of that list would be working diligently, which I do; without complaining, which I don't...I catch myself grumbling about my current employment situation all too often. I suppose it's a start that I've at least recognized that I complain too much, lol. Though, I know if I were Jeff it would make me question how happy I am in general and I'm sure I would feel added pressure to compensate for where a job left unhappiness instead of fulfillment. And it's important that I'm trying not to see it (being a Proverbs 31 woman) as a check list but rather a lifestyle. "There's always room for improvement!", "Attitude (really) is everything.", and my way is not the highway I want to be traveling. I wholeheartedly believe God prepared Jeff and I for an awesome life together. I have to maximize on my part because by doing so I know I put Him first. With all that said, we will be just fine during this "probable deployment". It won't be grand or easy because let's face it: I do not want to miss my hubby for 7 months. But it's get-throughable. (New word?) For all I know, time could fly by after the beginning of next year...all you need to do is give 2013 some advice.
So, 2012, what do you say we come to an agreement?
...and a very happy anniversary couple 4 years later!
where are you going?! I am currently sitting in the month of July trying to remember how I got here so quickly. Did you know my husband and I just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary? 4 years! Didn't we just meet yesterday? We must have married the very next day if we're already at 4 years. We took a short trip next door to Wyoming to visit Devil's Tower National Monument where we experienced a beautiful day hiking, walking, and just enjoying each others company. Very cool but I must admit we're a lot more excited about our next anniversary. We're desperately clinging to our dream of celebrating our 5th anniversary in Hawaii-so that would be the only reason I encourage you (2012) to pass by quickly. But don't misunderstand, so far we're enjoying your company. You've provided time enough in the first 6 months for us to experience many things. I wouldn't do anything differently.
I will be frank with you, 2012. I'm pretty nervous about you not giving me enough time in the next 6 months. I have all these thoughts and questions rolling around in my head about how it's going to go: "What are we going to do for the holidays?", "Would anyone want to come to SD?", "I wonder how much snow we will get.", "How busy is Jeff going to be with work?", etc. In fact, tomorrow he leaves for Texas. He'll be there for just a little less than 2 weeks doing some training. This may sound strange but, it's perfect timing because next week I have a quiz everyday AND a midterm test. So, I'll have ample time to study, lol. Anyway, the biggest thing on my mind lately would have to be Jeff's more than probable deployment in January. Yes, we weren't sure how likely it would be given he's new to the base and has a lot more of his CDCs to complete. On top of that, there were other guys in the shop volunteering to go. But honestly, that doesn't really have anything to do with it at this point. The fact is: it's his turn. His rotation (or whatever it's called) is from January-July. And according to the new shop chief, Jeff's up to bat, so-to-speak. Jeff was prepared for that anyway so it's not like he was actually planning on not going. The other good thing is that I never had my heart set on him not going either. Oddly, we're both for him deploying this time around, rather than waiting another year or so just letting the anticipation build for when he would go. If anything, I feel more prepared for it now. And I know he's looking forward to it as a learning experience, as well. Like I said; however, I'd like the next 6 months to really count as far as time together, time with family, friends (new and old), and just continuing to build our relationship together.
With our 4th anniversary not so far behind us I have to wonder, why do so many people stop investing in their relationship? Any relationship for that matter? Lord knows how much I love that man of mine. So, my goal for this probable deployment, and of course in the meantime and after; would be to work harder at being the Proverbs 31 woman. (I say "probable deployment" because it's not technically official as of now, just one of those 90% things.) You may laugh, but at the top of that list would be working diligently, which I do; without complaining, which I don't...I catch myself grumbling about my current employment situation all too often. I suppose it's a start that I've at least recognized that I complain too much, lol. Though, I know if I were Jeff it would make me question how happy I am in general and I'm sure I would feel added pressure to compensate for where a job left unhappiness instead of fulfillment. And it's important that I'm trying not to see it (being a Proverbs 31 woman) as a check list but rather a lifestyle. "There's always room for improvement!", "Attitude (really) is everything.", and my way is not the highway I want to be traveling. I wholeheartedly believe God prepared Jeff and I for an awesome life together. I have to maximize on my part because by doing so I know I put Him first. With all that said, we will be just fine during this "probable deployment". It won't be grand or easy because let's face it: I do not want to miss my hubby for 7 months. But it's get-throughable. (New word?) For all I know, time could fly by after the beginning of next year...all you need to do is give 2013 some advice.
So, 2012, what do you say we come to an agreement?
Happy couple 4 years ago...
...and a very happy anniversary couple 4 years later!
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