Charleston @ MindSay 
Don't believe the hype! All of these so-called new and independent women who claim 40 is the new 30 are lying! 40 is 40 period speaking of which, they get worse at 40. I am 43 years old and I am in good shape and not bad on the eyes either, but at night my bones ache, I have restless leg syndrome, I snore loud.
Work is no picnic either. Everyday I am reminded that I am not 30 by some almost 30 retard who happens to be my superior without a clue constantly badgering me about minutia. Who are these idiots????????? I work as an admissions rep as if my morals are not already tainted enough. I dropped out of church, my finances are in the toilet and my children annoy the hell out of me... No!!!! I am not bitter-just real
So here is my plan. New job, hopefully something that does not involve ripping off unsuspecting neardowells. Maybe I will find something soon, but for now I am grateful to God for allowing me to weather yet another storm, one of which I am sure I could not have navigated at 30 something. Lately I have been spending a lot time on the computer which is why I started this blog. Somewhere out there someone can relate to me and if not it feels good to release all the crap I carry around in my head on a daily basis.
Today, I am just grateful.....I'd rather be 40 than pregnant!
So ... how have you all been? In case any of you have forgotten or just never knew ... we are entering what is known to be ... the FURNACE of AFFLICTION ... hah!
Well ... that's perhaps an over-dramatized, slightly exaggerated, highly spiritualized ... OY!
So ... first issue: Anyone know why I can't seem to load a new header pic? I've tried a couple of them and they won't go! Never had a problem before?
No really ... for the past, oh, I don't know, 20 so years, summers have been true "testing" times ... to the point that summer is dreaded somewhat. I wish is was not so, but ... I'm just being honest! I do not like summer. I do not enjoy heat ... never have ... unless, of course, I have the freedom to lounge around poolside (or beachside) all day. Since that is not the case, well ... I grit my teeth and bear it ... or bare it? lol
So, the afflictions began with the hacking of my checking account on the eve of our trip South. All but $78 has been recovered now, but ... to us, that's a large sum ... We will recover fully, in time, but thr TRIP ... was fantastic! My son and I went down for an all-too-brief visit with soldiergirl at Ft Stewart, GA ... Top of the Rock! Home of the 3rd Infantry Division! A few choice pics above!
Our trip involved a weekend in Charleston, SC with our friends ... Always a good time and great hosts! I cannot express how good it is to see these two together. They've always been like two peas in a pod. I used to tease them saying they were really twins, just born 3 years apart! He's 22 and she's 18 1/2! It was fun to see them wrestle, chase each other, and just play like kids together ... laughing, teasing, punching! lol
Well ... we have returned from our wonderful trip to Charleston/ Columbia SC. phsbum has successfully completed Army basic training, and has now moved to AIT (Advanced Individual training) also on Ft Jackson. We had a lovely 4 day visit thanks to the holiday.
The two pics are our soldier just after the graduation ceremony on Weds 21 November (about 78º), and her older sister on Folly Beach, Monday 19 November! Beautiful 76º. We had lovely weather which was nice because the ceremony was outside, but also because we had to commute daily between Charleston and Columbia (about 110 miles one way) because we were staying with my dearest friends in Charleston.
We had a blessed ... REALLY blessed Thanksgiving with close friends and our new soldier ... Many pics to follow ...! For now ... I am just thanksful for our time with her. We will get to have her home with us for Christmas, too ... I can't wait! :)
~ B
I have been struggling to make the most efficient arrangements for my trip to SC for phsbum 's graduation from Basic. She had to pick Thanksgiving week! ;) She actually graduates Nov 21 - the day before Thanksgiving. I have been watching the prices climb through the summer. Since my new employment position starts tomorrow, I have not yet been able to purchase it. For a brief moment, all three of us hoped to go down, but then reality set in. When we (Janna and I) flew down in June, it was significantly cheaper than the current price for 1 seat! Who knew! I know Thanksgiving is the biggest travel time, but ... June is "beach" time, isn't it? So the other two siblings are disappointed, but our soldier will be permitted to come home for Christmas from 19 Dec to 3 Jan!
Ah well ... the cool thing is that it's actually cheaper to fly into Charleston, where my friends live and where I will be staying than it is to fly into Columbia, where Ft. Jackson is. I'm hoping to finalize my arrangements this weekend ... Lord willing!
Tomorrow ... Oct 19th ... looks like it's shaping up to be a significant day in a few ways. My dear friend in Charleston ( Jo ) is having surgery to remove a tumor on her ovary - prayerfully, it is benign as they expect. It is also the day of my oldest daughter's court hearing. Yes, she got herself into a dilemma, a youthful mistake, and is being held accountable. It is pretty much a formality at this point, since the details have already been ironed out to everyone's satisfaction. Lastly, tomorrow is my first day on the new job! It's been a chore jumping through all their hoops, but ... I believe I've made it! Hoping for top dollar! ;) While the situation with my daughter and my new job are both important, my friend's situation takes priority! We are each in excellent hands! :)
~ B
- to get to a beach - my daughter had never seen the ocean
- to get to Ft. Jackson where she will do her basic and AIT training
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