The Book of Eli

I saw The Book Of Eli over the weekend. Wow, what an amazing flick. It made me cry, it was so moving.

For the love of God, would someone please explain to my roommates that when they slam their doors, the sound of it does not magically disappear but actually echos throughout the house. Last night went something like this:

I lay down, relax under the cozy covers and let my mind drift... before long I can feel sleep start to overtake me... SLAM!!!
What was that??
SLAM!!!
By the time I realize that my roommate has gotten up to use the bathroom and is now back in his room, I am wide awake. But that isn't the end of it because my roommate has a guest over and it is now the guest's turn to use the bathroom. SLAM!! SLAM!! And that isn't the end of it because now my other roommate decides to use the bathroom. SLAM!! SLAM!! And that isn't the end of it because now the other roommate's girlfriend wants to the use the bathroom. SLAM!! SLAM!! It seemed that every time I started to fall asleep I was woken up by the sound of a door slamming. The last time I checked the clock it was close to 4am. The result is that I am pretty grouchy today and in fact my mood occasionally crosses into the "murderous rage" territory from lack of sleep the last couple of nights.

I went to the park this afternoon to jog. It was in the mid 50's today, which is cold for San
Antonio and there wasn't anyone else in the usually crowded park other than a small group of guys playing football. I slowed as I passed them and watched a couple of plays. I clapped my hands as one of the players ran the ball for a touchdown. It was one of those perfect winter afternoons... a crisp coolness to the air, cloudy skies, the last remnants of fallen leaves scattered about.

Sigh.. back to the house of slamming doors.

Girls Night Out

Went to Austin last night to celebrate my friend Eileen's birthday. We got a hotel downtown, then went out to dinner at PF Changs.

After dinner we hit the clubs and danced, danced, danced the night away :o)

I had a great time. It was so good to get away and have some fun.

Happy Hour

Went to happy hour with Rhonda and Adria last night. Adria is moving to California, so we had to have a last Hoo-rah. Afterwards, I went to see Youth in Revolt. Oh my gosh, that is the funniest movie I have seen since the Hangover. It was really hilarious and Michael Cera was absolutely brilliant.

Four Months Down!!

Four Months Down!! Eight more to go : (

Pictures taken while Skyping. Thank God he has internet in his room. That has made a huge difference for us, compared to his last deployment. Still, nothing seems right without him.

I had a major breakdown at work last week. I don't know what happened. One minute I was mildly upset, the next minute I was yelling and crying at the same time. I ended up burning a sick day so I could go home and try to get my head together. Bottom line, I'm ready for a change. I put my notice in at work, but my last day isn't until the end of February, so I still have plenty of time to figure everything out. I'm going to spend a month or so back home with my family. Then in April Sean is getting his two weeks of R & R. After that... I'm not sure.

One really cool thing that recently happened was I found an old college friend, Fran, on Facebook. We are getting together with Leigh and Renee, hopefully, for St Patrick's Day in St. Louis.

Fran, looking as cute as ever!

Sean and I are discussing meeting in Italy for his R & R. I'm really excited about it, but until we have the actual dates, our hands are tied.

Guess that is about all for now. Hopefully my baby will skype me tonight!!

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Mine was highlighted by a 30 minute video call to Sean :)

Spent Christmas Eve with our friends Dennis and Eileen and had Christmas dinner with Rhonda and Keith.

Thank you to all our other friends and family for your well wishes, emails, texts and cards over the Christmas season. It is greatly appreciated.

It Isn't Easy

It took Annie and I several years to get to know each other as well as we do. We married around ten years after we first met. During our time together as husband and wife our marriage has become the most important thing in my life. Being away from her, knowing that she is hurting is the most difficult thing that I have had to deal with in my life. Particularly knowing that although it is difficult for me, it is harder for her. I know that it is worth it, that we are worth it, that our marriage is worth it. Still, I feel like I am seperated from the other half of myself. Those of you that can, I would really appreciate it if you could spare a moment and give her a call. Let her know that although I am out of the country she isn't alone. Annie- I love you baby.

Yours Always


Sean

Iraq

After a few days with no contact from Sean and one total breakdown on my part, he was finally able to email me today. They have made it to Iraq. He has his room assignment and apparently does have a roommate. He found out that he can purchase a wireless internet package if he wants. This is great news as it will give us the ability to Skype (video call) each other.

Its getting so difficult. More than anything right now, the loneliness is killing me :(

Nothing to do but count days, a hundred times, every day.