Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day

I know that many people dislike valentines because it is commercialized. I agree it is kinda over done. I think it puts a lot of pressure on men to magically become romantic when we all know guys are not romantic. I must admit that I have been jaded by this holiday in the past. But I think I am ready to come clean about my feelings for Valentine's Day.

In middle school, people could send "candygrams" to friends and crushes. In high school it was carnations. In all of my years of middle school and high school, not one candygram, not one carnation. All I wanted was a delivery in my class, for them to call my name. It never happened. I tried to be sneaky and sent some to my friends, openly, so maybe they would send me a candygram. I have never fully gotten over not getting a candygram or carnation.


But I guess now that I don't need to prove my self worth to others (applause) I don't need to be angry at Valentine's Day. I actually think it is a good idea at it's core. We do need to tell the people we love that we love them more often. I told David it is just another excuse for me to tell him 100 times that I love him.


I could go on and on about David but I thought I might blog about my sweeties. I really do love my little kitties. I am so thankful that I have them. I can't imagine a morning without Abbey beside me and Rigby on my legs. They are just a treasure, and I love every minute with them.
Abbey does still have some problems, she gets a little restless and in bad moods. But I am so happy when I think of our progress together. She would barely let anyone touch her. And two years later she is cuddly and sweet and a really kind kitty. Also very pretty!



Rigby is the kind of kitty that would melt anyone's heart. I don't care if you don't like cats, this one you would like. He is so rollie pollie and adorable. He is a short cat and kind of bow legged, with a kitten face, not a grown up face. Rigby so sweet, and the sleepiest cat there has ever been. And he looks so serious when he is sleeping, like he is at work.


I love them so much. I can't stop smiling when I talk about them. And I want everyone to know I have the best kitties in the whole wide world. I love Abbey Darling and Rigby Buttons.




But yes, David is my Valentine. He is doing well, but not to his destination yet. Soon though I think. He appreciates all the prayers and thoughts.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Time To Vote!

Calling all voters! I am trying to decide on a new title for my blog. I have a couple good ideas but I want some input.

1. Hide and Seek
2. Line by Line
3. The Notebook
4. Ana who? Ana ME!

So please cast your votes now. :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Month-by-Month

Have you ever felt like you are just on a really fast train and you are looking out the window at the blur of trees and houses and that is how you days zoom by?

The past few months have been fast, disorientingly fast. (I make up my own words) But I decided to do a quick month-by-month update. But real fast.

November
-We had a really good Thanksgiving with our friends Chris and Jeni. I was really impressed with how yummy we made our dinner.

-My computer also contracted a ridiculous amount of viruses that attacked my Internet explorer and AOL.

-It snowed and we had an interesting experience sliding down a hill and me screaming, STOP! STOP! STOP! We did. Thank you to the brave curb.


December
-I decided to remove myself from all of the drama that I was being weighed down by, and in doing so was unbelievably at peace.

-We also packed up the kitties and took them to Houston. A word to the wise: Red Eye + 2 cats + a very tall husband+ claustrophobic me = HORRIBLE FLIGHT!!!!

-I got really sick in Houston, thanks mom.

-Being sick as a dog was not helped by a phone call in the middle of the trip stating David's pull out date was being pushed up from January 16 to January 2nd and instead of Japan they were going to the Persian Gulf. Panic and crying followed.

-But Christmas was nice.

-Right before we got on the place David's chief called and said never mind about leaving early but definitely straight to the gulf.

January
-David had duty New Years Eve.

-We started packing and getting things ready for David to leave for 8 months. Think packing for a 2 week vacation is tough, how about almost a year!

-We started painting, and boxing things up and moving, all the while missing my little kitties.

-It snowed a bunch. It was not fun.

-We said goodbye at 3am, January 16th, the only way I knew how. We didn't say goodbye at all, we just danced to the first song we danced to as man and wife: I Love you by Coleman Hawkins.

-I barely made it home from taking David because of the terrible snow storm.

-My mom flew in and worked really hard with me to finish packing/cleaning my apartment. Thanks mom.

-Then we drove from Port Orchard, Washington to Houston, Texas. A long haul.


I hope that clears up alot of curiosity and now I can jump to the present time and continue my blog life.

It was my new year's resolution last year to have more people read and enjoy my blog and I think I achieved my goal. I really enjoy sharing with all of you. :)

Friday, February 02, 2007

Don't Freak Out Folks!!!

Ok, so explanation about the Port Orchard Times. Well I am no longer in the P.O.!!! Yes we made it home even though Mother Nature really tried her hardest. So, no P.O., no P.O. Times.

I am going to be trying out some new blog titles and layouts as I transition.

Bear with me for a few more days, I will return to the blog world soon.