Yeah, yeah, two posts in one day. Kinda makes up for the few days I haven't updated anything. Kinda funny how for the longest time, nothing was going on, then I decide to start a blog to get out my reservations about being here, so far from everybody that I know, and then everything just goes crazy. I don't know if it's good or bad yet, but we'll make the best of it either way.
The exercise is over. KR's no longer on overnights, but I am glad that he was last week because it let us get so much of that running around done that we desperately needed to do. He worked Sunday night so he didn't have to work Monday, and he got today off as his comp day from work. Needless to say, our sleep schedule is still totally screwed up from the overnights (I ended up staying up late, too, more often than not.) and we spent the past two days running around doing more errands. I got my TB test for my job, paperwork brought to where it needs to be, stuff for selling the old car, the new car has officially been ordered, we went to check where we were on the housing list, but it hadn't been updated yet. There is SO MUCH PAPERWORK!
Also, today we got paid, which is awesome. Rent due soon, my credit card is due soon. Speaking of that, our mattress is finally here!!!! And it is WONDERFUL. I sleep so well! It's a pillow top queen mattress and I just sink into it... I love it... Trying to get organized little by little. Trying to keep up with the house, which is rather hard with all the running around. KR's back to a slightly normal shift for the rest of the week, but we have running around to do tomorrow and Thursday for my job stuff. Got to go grocery shopping, too, because that hasn't been done since before our accident.... So we're getting to the end of stuff, you know, the creative dinner stuff. KR made his cookies today... we've demolished like half of them already... they are delicious!!
Don't ever look back! Don't ever look back!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
My Crappy Movie List
Youth in Revolt was added to my list of movies that seemingly was a waste of life. Michael Cera & Justin Long... you'd think it'd be a decently funny movie but I simply was bored up until the last 15-20 minutes (at least the ending was not a huge disappointment like other movies I've wasted breath on).
While it was the BEST of my crappy movie list, I certainly wouldn't recommend it. KR seemed to enjoy it well enough, describing it as "decent." It does have a few laughs, though.
Rachel Getting Married was the worst. For being nominated for so many awards, it was horribly depressing and just ended with no resolve. Absolutely pointless. Up in the Air was also a HUGE disappointment. Another movie that did absolutely nothing. George Clooney and the girl who plays Jessica in the Twilight Saga... they did well-enough, but when the plot is absolute crap, it's really hard to shine as an actor. At least their getting paid, I guess. Also not a big fan of Fight Club. I know, boo boo, hiss hiss. Everybody raved about that movie! I was intrigued through the entire movie and... and then... I was not impressed with the ending. I don't know what I expected though. And one more. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Oh, Michael Cera. You have so much more talent this! I made the suggestion to rent this movie last year because "I heard it was soooo good!" And everybody just gaped at the screen because it was such a crap story line. I felt so bad I picked such a dud that I was actually embarassed.
Apparently, my favorite word tonight is crap!
While it was the BEST of my crappy movie list, I certainly wouldn't recommend it. KR seemed to enjoy it well enough, describing it as "decent." It does have a few laughs, though.
Rachel Getting Married was the worst. For being nominated for so many awards, it was horribly depressing and just ended with no resolve. Absolutely pointless. Up in the Air was also a HUGE disappointment. Another movie that did absolutely nothing. George Clooney and the girl who plays Jessica in the Twilight Saga... they did well-enough, but when the plot is absolute crap, it's really hard to shine as an actor. At least their getting paid, I guess. Also not a big fan of Fight Club. I know, boo boo, hiss hiss. Everybody raved about that movie! I was intrigued through the entire movie and... and then... I was not impressed with the ending. I don't know what I expected though. And one more. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Oh, Michael Cera. You have so much more talent this! I made the suggestion to rent this movie last year because "I heard it was soooo good!" And everybody just gaped at the screen because it was such a crap story line. I felt so bad I picked such a dud that I was actually embarassed.
Apparently, my favorite word tonight is crap!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Savor the Moment
Ok, sooo our new car is on order. (Grand Prix, may you rest in peace.) We bought a 2010 Ford Fusion in sport metallic blue. We are very excited!
On Wednesday, there was a job fair on base, and I only found out about it on Monday when I got an email back from the application I put in last week. So KR took me to the fair and I went to the Child Development Center on V booth to interview. I handed her my app. and my resume and the fact that I had a degree was the first thing she saw. She immediately told me more info about the center and that they could start me off as a program assistant - 03, which is just the level I'll be at. Not quite sure if I'll be in charge of planning or anything, but there's definitely time for that in the next 2ish years that we'll be there.
So that's more paperwork I have to do... I don't know when I'm starting quite yet, either.
And on that note, with the whole buying-of-a-new-car, that means having a second car is out of the picture, so I won't be able to drive to work. We could carpool but that would be REALLY hard b/c KR has a set schedule and I will not. So we are now on the list for base housing on V so I can simply walk to work. Being on base has it's up and downs, but I'm really excited for it - and Kyle kind of is, too. So in the next few months, we'll have to getting prepared to move! We're losing some space, a loft, bedroom, and a bathroom - but we don't use the loft or 3rd bedroom as it is... At ALL. For anything. Plus, there's ceiling fans, and plenty of storage space on base, and laundry that's actually in the apartment as opposed to in the basement. Most importantly, it allows me to work - and to get organized. Both of which will really help us to get life moving more smoothly.
On another note, it's a Saturday and they're doing construction outside? I am so confused... But maybe we need to move the car...
On Wednesday, there was a job fair on base, and I only found out about it on Monday when I got an email back from the application I put in last week. So KR took me to the fair and I went to the Child Development Center on V booth to interview. I handed her my app. and my resume and the fact that I had a degree was the first thing she saw. She immediately told me more info about the center and that they could start me off as a program assistant - 03, which is just the level I'll be at. Not quite sure if I'll be in charge of planning or anything, but there's definitely time for that in the next 2ish years that we'll be there.
So that's more paperwork I have to do... I don't know when I'm starting quite yet, either.
And on that note, with the whole buying-of-a-new-car, that means having a second car is out of the picture, so I won't be able to drive to work. We could carpool but that would be REALLY hard b/c KR has a set schedule and I will not. So we are now on the list for base housing on V so I can simply walk to work. Being on base has it's up and downs, but I'm really excited for it - and Kyle kind of is, too. So in the next few months, we'll have to getting prepared to move! We're losing some space, a loft, bedroom, and a bathroom - but we don't use the loft or 3rd bedroom as it is... At ALL. For anything. Plus, there's ceiling fans, and plenty of storage space on base, and laundry that's actually in the apartment as opposed to in the basement. Most importantly, it allows me to work - and to get organized. Both of which will really help us to get life moving more smoothly.
On another note, it's a Saturday and they're doing construction outside? I am so confused... But maybe we need to move the car...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What a whirlwind of chaos!
I am exhausted, so I won't be typing long, but all I can say is that in the 24 hours since I've last written, again, our lives have completely changed. I can't believe how fast everything is going now that it is. It's exciting, don't get me wrong, but holy crap.
Gotta get some things done and I NEED to get to bed early for once. All this running around has absolutely drained me - and it isn't stopping any time soon!
Gotta get some things done and I NEED to get to bed early for once. All this running around has absolutely drained me - and it isn't stopping any time soon!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Things are moving fast
Wow. Even just a few short days ago, things were completely different from right now. Monday. We had no car, just our awesome zebra painted car rental. Monday I had no idea about a job. Monday moving on base was a fleeting thought in our heads that we did not take seriously... Not any time soon anyways.
Today we were approved for our loan for the new car. That was... scary. Debt... scares me. And we can do it. But it's still scary. Thank God for KR's promotion.
I got all my paperwork sent off for my application. Tomorrow there is a job fair where I could interview on the spot. Who knows what kind of job could come from that... Or how quickly that could happen. Everything just seems to be snowballing.
On that note, we had to stop by the housing office today to drop off some paperwork for us being married now. We decided to ask about getting on base because if we buy a new car - there is no second car for me. There is no junker. This is it. So we either have to carpool or figure something out. So the base we want has a 7 month-1 year wait. Pointless for us. The other base is 2-3 WEEKS. That was much faster than I expected. We didn't put our names on the list we decided to talk about it, but there are plenty of pros and cons that make it quite challenging to make that decision. We are going to see what happens with my job... and then make the final on-base decision. Right now it sounds like it's more than likely going to happen. I think we both knew in the long run, it was just a matter of time... But it's coming up faster than we thought. We just talked about tomorrow and if they have jobs that I want on the base that we'll be living at, we're going to put our names on that list and get things going. My first official military move! How scary. And yet, the prospect of having our lives more organized and settled is really exciting. Our apartment is a complete disaster - still - because we don't have storage in our apartment, except the very little FMO furniture we have. And we can't afford to really buy anything else so here we sit, tables covered in crap, a second bedroom filled with everything that has no home. And me trying to figure out where exactly it's all going to go! Oh boy, I can't wait until we get everything together because then I think we'll be able to manage things so much easier! I really need some motivation, and it's just gone for now! Gah!
I can't believe how much has changed in the past 24 hours!
Today we were approved for our loan for the new car. That was... scary. Debt... scares me. And we can do it. But it's still scary. Thank God for KR's promotion.
I got all my paperwork sent off for my application. Tomorrow there is a job fair where I could interview on the spot. Who knows what kind of job could come from that... Or how quickly that could happen. Everything just seems to be snowballing.
On that note, we had to stop by the housing office today to drop off some paperwork for us being married now. We decided to ask about getting on base because if we buy a new car - there is no second car for me. There is no junker. This is it. So we either have to carpool or figure something out. So the base we want has a 7 month-1 year wait. Pointless for us. The other base is 2-3 WEEKS. That was much faster than I expected. We didn't put our names on the list we decided to talk about it, but there are plenty of pros and cons that make it quite challenging to make that decision. We are going to see what happens with my job... and then make the final on-base decision. Right now it sounds like it's more than likely going to happen. I think we both knew in the long run, it was just a matter of time... But it's coming up faster than we thought. We just talked about tomorrow and if they have jobs that I want on the base that we'll be living at, we're going to put our names on that list and get things going. My first official military move! How scary. And yet, the prospect of having our lives more organized and settled is really exciting. Our apartment is a complete disaster - still - because we don't have storage in our apartment, except the very little FMO furniture we have. And we can't afford to really buy anything else so here we sit, tables covered in crap, a second bedroom filled with everything that has no home. And me trying to figure out where exactly it's all going to go! Oh boy, I can't wait until we get everything together because then I think we'll be able to manage things so much easier! I really need some motivation, and it's just gone for now! Gah!
I can't believe how much has changed in the past 24 hours!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bye bye Grand Prix
Well, the car was totaled today. It was quite a rude awakening, especially for KR whose been working overnights and will be through next weekend. He had off today, so we got busy to get some paperwork where it needs to be - and to find out about some cars. Thank God about his promotion, though, because that pay raise is like, the only thing that's allowing us to even consider buying a new car. Um, that and the rebates they're offering on 2010 new cars. KR actually wants a FORD! He's drooling over the Fusion... We even put one on hold while we crunch numbers and find out what our monthly payments will be. I sent off the last of the information for my job application so hopefully I will hear something back very soon. Not only would it be great to know if I'll have something to do shortly, but it will also be nice to feel useful and start earning some money to help support us. Plus, depending on where we get a job, KR has also decided perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to get on that list for base housing, so depending on where I'm hired will also help determine which list we'll put ourselves on. That way, at least one of us could walk to work and the other could drive. Because we most definitely will not be able to afford a second car if we buy a new one. Until we get on base though, we'll totally have to carpool so hopefully that's something we'll be able to coordinate here. KR had to run into work for a little bit tonight, so that sucks, but he should be back soon... In the mean time I really should look into getting some numbers crunches for the car and other things we got going to worry about.
We got invited to see Lady Gaga in Prague today. I totally freaking wish we could afford it! Tickets are like 140 euro each for standing room only!!!! Plus the drive there! But how awesome would that be?! LADY GAGA. IN PRAGUE! So wish I could make it...
Alright, time to get financially organized... Boo!
We got invited to see Lady Gaga in Prague today. I totally freaking wish we could afford it! Tickets are like 140 euro each for standing room only!!!! Plus the drive there! But how awesome would that be?! LADY GAGA. IN PRAGUE! So wish I could make it...
Alright, time to get financially organized... Boo!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Newbie in Life
Seriously. It's taken me HOURS to get this damn thing set up. And all I wanted was a place to get my thoughts out! And now I begin to type the page of my life for complete strangers to see - or perhaps nobody at all. I don't really care. I just need to process the thoughts somehow.
I cannot believe how much my life has changed in the past 3 months. I have been out of work officially since April, unofficially since the beginning of February. I am about going mad from being home some much. I got married, I moved to the other side of the pond. I have officially become second to my husband's job, but that's part of the territory. It's taken a whole 2+ months of being here to get the paperwork done, but it is done and I officially am able to start applying for jobs and getting some things in order.
Unfortunately, we got in a car accident last week and everything's up in the air now. We don't know if we'll be able to keep the car or have to buy a new one - and either way, we're struggling until the next paycheck and will have to play catch up for a few months until we can feel a little more "safe."
I feel like a complete outsider here. We don't live on base. I don't have a license. I don't know which direction is which. Life is so depressing lately, but I know it's just temporary. I love being here for my husband, and he is so amazing to me, and I am so fortunate for everything. But I think I'm eager for some changes that will make my life a lot more comfortable. It's so exhausting being continuously on the outside. Or maybe I'm just exhausted because we're still sleeping on the government issued bed that's only a full size bed and as hard as a rock. Our mattress is FINALLY able to be delivered because the road is FINALLY semi-open to traffic. That's only taken a month and a half... I am so stoked for our mattress, you don't even know! We have been talking about getting on the waiting list to get on base. I think it's growing on the hubs because of everything that keeps breaking at our apartment. It's so roomy, 3 beds/2 baths, and to get on base we will downgrade to 2 beds/1bath but I just need some sort of... independence? I could potentially end up walking to work - how great would that be?! And I'd be near places to go and things like that. We have NO STORAGE in this place, and as a result, one bedroom is entirely dedicated to everything we don't have a place for. It's just strewn in there... a huge mess. I never even got to clean that room because it was that way when I got here. I'm so scared to see how much dust and shit is living in there... I just need to feel more comfortable in my surroundings. I know kyle thinks I'm absolutely crazy, but I am trying too hard to keep this place a little too clean and some things are really bothering me because I just physically cannot keep it the way I'd like too...
Wowsers, let the stereotypical bitching blogger begin! That was not my intent when I set out on this endeavor though. If you read this, congrats - I really am a happy person, just need to get some thoughts out there!
I cannot believe how much my life has changed in the past 3 months. I have been out of work officially since April, unofficially since the beginning of February. I am about going mad from being home some much. I got married, I moved to the other side of the pond. I have officially become second to my husband's job, but that's part of the territory. It's taken a whole 2+ months of being here to get the paperwork done, but it is done and I officially am able to start applying for jobs and getting some things in order.
Unfortunately, we got in a car accident last week and everything's up in the air now. We don't know if we'll be able to keep the car or have to buy a new one - and either way, we're struggling until the next paycheck and will have to play catch up for a few months until we can feel a little more "safe."
I feel like a complete outsider here. We don't live on base. I don't have a license. I don't know which direction is which. Life is so depressing lately, but I know it's just temporary. I love being here for my husband, and he is so amazing to me, and I am so fortunate for everything. But I think I'm eager for some changes that will make my life a lot more comfortable. It's so exhausting being continuously on the outside. Or maybe I'm just exhausted because we're still sleeping on the government issued bed that's only a full size bed and as hard as a rock. Our mattress is FINALLY able to be delivered because the road is FINALLY semi-open to traffic. That's only taken a month and a half... I am so stoked for our mattress, you don't even know! We have been talking about getting on the waiting list to get on base. I think it's growing on the hubs because of everything that keeps breaking at our apartment. It's so roomy, 3 beds/2 baths, and to get on base we will downgrade to 2 beds/1bath but I just need some sort of... independence? I could potentially end up walking to work - how great would that be?! And I'd be near places to go and things like that. We have NO STORAGE in this place, and as a result, one bedroom is entirely dedicated to everything we don't have a place for. It's just strewn in there... a huge mess. I never even got to clean that room because it was that way when I got here. I'm so scared to see how much dust and shit is living in there... I just need to feel more comfortable in my surroundings. I know kyle thinks I'm absolutely crazy, but I am trying too hard to keep this place a little too clean and some things are really bothering me because I just physically cannot keep it the way I'd like too...
Wowsers, let the stereotypical bitching blogger begin! That was not my intent when I set out on this endeavor though. If you read this, congrats - I really am a happy person, just need to get some thoughts out there!
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