Day Forty & Forty-One.

Thursday January 27, 2011

I didn't have a chance to blog on Thursday. I talked to my boyfriend, had class, dinner, then was invited to one of the spouses houses (that rhyme made me giggle) and I didn't get home until after 3:00am, so needless to say, I wasn't feeling much like plopping down on the computer to blog.

My soldier was really sleep yesterday when I talked to him. He was cuddled up in bed with his fleece hat on and he didn't even have his glasses on. He was so cute. I of course took a snap-shot of him on Skype. He was frustrated with getting his sleep cycle interrupted by required duty or tasks, even though he is technically night shift. I don't blame him, I don't like my sleep to be messed with either.

I had a fun time with the ladies last night. We played cards and talked and just had fun being together.

Friday January 28, 2011

Today I was grumpy when I got up because I wasn't nearly ready to be out of bed! I probably went to sleep around 4am, and got up at 10am.. which is 6 hours, so you would think I would be okay, but I was exhausted. I did my usual routine of starting coffee, had some toast, got my computer up and running and logged into Skype. I laid down on the couch for a few minutes and listened to some music. I really just wanted to go back to bed. I couldn't doze off though, I could only anticipate my soldier's call.
So I instead decided to work on the vacuum cleaner. It was having issues, and needed to be taken apart and unclogged. Such a glorious task first thing in the morning. I did that, which took about 30 minutes, and figured while I was doing the gross things I might as well clean the cat box. I was so ready for a shower at that point!  It wasn't until around 1:15pm or so that he called. I was glad to talk to him, but I knew he would have to start getting ready for work, and I had to get ready to leave as well.

He had a boring night last night. I'm not sure exactly what he did, but it was basically sitting and listening for calls over the radio, and he had to respond back to them when they radioed. He said there were only two calls all night. I'm glad he has plenty of movies on his computer to keep him busy!

I had an emotional day. I am not excited about this part-time job that I got. I went to fill out paperwork today, and start training on Monday - which is from 10am to 1pm - right in the time frame that I usually get to talk to my honey. I guess I can't expect to be home every single day during that time, but it's still frustrating. I don't have a whole lot to look forward to each day, and that just happens to be one of my favorites!  So I was bummed after filling out paperwork. I wasn't impressed with the management pretty much as soon as they started talking. I've had my fair share of bad managers, and I can usually spot them right away. I am going to try it and see if maybe I'm wrong. I hope so. It would sure be nice to bring in some extra spending money and make me feel like I'm contributing.

I am not sure if I've pissed off the universe or what, but lately I have been a walking train-wreck! I don't know how many things I've dropped, broken, tripped over, lost, messed up or hurt myself with in the last two days, but it's been a lot. I made a disastrous dinner yesterday. I, for some strange reason, thought I knew how to cook and tried making fried rice, which I have never made, and tried without a recipe. Smart-thinking. I don't know but I feel dangerous! Like, please do not let me hold anything glass, or expensive, or a baby... nothing breakable!

Anyway, I am sure it's partially due to my stress, lack of sleep and general feeling of disorientation lately. I finally broke down and cleaned the house tonight. It was crazy messy. I usually like to keep it clean, but I was seriously slacking this week. I do feel a little bit better already after some sweeping, mopping, dishes, etc. It's about the only thing I feel like I have control of some days.
One last thought. I bought myself a birthday cake tonight. I've been craving cake since my bday... so happy belated bday to me!!