Day Twenty-Three.

I'm losing track of how many days it's been! Not sure what that means. 

Today I got all set up for our usual video chat time and waited for my soldier to log on. I browsed the web and applied for some jobs while I waited. An hour went by...I did some things around the house and waited some more... another hour went by. It was then that I realized he probably wasn't going to call.

I was worried, but I figured he probably had fallen asleep or got pulled to another duty or shift. I knew that he had switched shifts and was doing the driving class today, so his sleep schedule would be messed up. I still couldn't help but be worried. So I did what any reasonable military girlfriend would do... I cried!

It was mostly just from missing him and I always look so forward to our calls that I build myself up for it, and then when it doesn't happen, I have this huge let down. But after a few minutes I pulled it together and continued my day. There is nothing else that I can do.

I have to admit that my motivation was less than average and my zest for life was sub-par today. I got on my workout clothes, but just didn't have it in me today. I put on my sweatshirt and pj pants and took a nap. I just had to rest my weary head and quiet my thoughts.

It snowed pretty much all day. I think we probably got at least 6 inches. I didn't even venture out of the apartment except to take a few pictures to send to my boyfriend! I really had no reason to go out anyway. Food is stocked and I have nowhere that I have to be, so better to just stay put.

I did get some cleaning done and talked to my mom, and to an old friend from back home.

This evening I was logged into Facebook, and lo and behold, my boyfriend popped on the chat! It was such a relief! My tears let lose again! I was glad at that time that we weren't video chatting, so he couldn't see the tears running down my face, or my poofy eyes from crying earlier in the day.

He had laid down for a nap after his shift was over and didn't wake up until late. By that time, one of his roommates was using the internet. He was using the computer at the Walker Center this evening. He was up at about 4:00am (his time) since his sleep schedule was so out of whack. 

We got to chat for about 20 minutes or so. His class had only lasted about 2 hours, then he went to work on the day shift. He just said it was classroom power point for the first three days, then the last two would be actual driving. So his day was pretty boring.

He was apologetic for missing our call time today, but I know that there are many things out of his control. I can't blame him for needing sleep or for having limited internet access. I don't like for him to feel guilty about it!! I didn't tell him I was crying today. I don't like for him to worry about me either..

I know we both will be glad when all this is over, that is certain.