Day Fifty-Four.

Thursday February 10, 2011

It's been a long day, but good. I started out with a major headache, borderline migraine, but with massive amounts of caffeine and excedrine, it was nearly gone by class time. I think as a result of all that caffeine, I am now wide awake at nearly one in the morning!

I was a little grumpy today during my chat with my soldier. I tried not to be, but my head just hurt so bad. I was actually wearing my sunglasses around the house this morning. He was really sweet though and tried to make me feel better. He had to get a booster Anthrax shot today, so his arm was hurting. So we both had 'ouchies' today. I felt bad for him because I know how much it was hurting when he had to get the shot before he left and he had trouble sleeping because of it.

He is off work tonight and was planning to just chill out at the Walker Center for computer and t.v. time. Apparently they are going to be switching all of his unit to the day shift in the next day or so. So he will have to readjust yet again. Then, once he gets home he will have to readjust once again! I wish he was staying on night shift, because as it is now, he and I sleep during the same time. Due to the time difference, we are both sleeping at night "U.S." time. Oh well, not much he can do about it.

After class today I met one of the Army spouses at Hobby Lobby and looked around a bit, then we had dinner and went to a play on campus. (one that I'm required to attend for my class) It was a nice time. Not sure if I was really too impressed with the play, but it was entertaining at least.

As I was driving home and passed the army base I got excited about the homecoming. Realizing that it really isn't that far off now, and that soon I'll really have my soldier home in my arms! I felt like I was "home" again in that moment. That things are coming together and the pieces are starting to fall back into place. I wish I could bottle that feeling up and open it on days I'm feeling down. But for now, I'll just try to relish in the comfort of that moment and enjoy!!