Procrastination

I can't ignore this blog anymore. It all started with me putting it off, mostly due to writers block and constantly feeling like I had nothing interesting to share, but then so much time passed that I just started to forget about it and quit caring. Now it has been nearly three months. I really do miss writing so much, but I guess the biggest change of all--what keeps me from writing--is how much of my life I now no longer feel comfortable sharing publicly. It's very hard going from telling anyone and everyone every detail without any care to suddenly feeling like so much has to be kept private. I don't like it. No sir, I don't like it one bit. Finding something else to write about is difficult, so I put it off. I can't do that anymore. Nope, I need to start sharing...and maybe I'll start tomorrow.

A Motivated Morning

Is it really September already? I'm having a hard time believing it. I didn't bother making a new header graphic for this month, so just like I did for the July header, I changed the date. I'll definitely make one for October, though, because I am so looking forward to the Fall! I'm tired of the heat and humidity, and I can't wait for it to finally be cold enough to turn off the A/C and use the fireplace. I'm also really looking forward to hanging out in the back yard at night without bugs and getting to use the fire pit in our patio set's table for the first time. I'm ready for scarves and hoodies, and hopefully the cooler weather will get me knitting again. The changing of seasons always fills me with so much hope.

Things are still busy around here, but I'm not minding it. So far, I'm really enjoying both of my classes, and, even though I am not really a fan of getting up at five o'clock in the morning twice a week, I think it's worth it. Funny enough, I don't have classes today, but I got up just after Adam left for work around five o'clock this morning anyway. I'm still tired one cup of coffee and two hours later, but I don't intend to go back to bed. Sometimes I really enjoy being up before the sun. Most likely the day will be spent working on homework, catching up with friends and family on the phone, playing a little CoD4 on the Xbox, and doing laundry. That is exactly the kind of day I need.

Finally a Good Reason to Shop at Walmart

As I've said before, I am not a fan of Walmart. Until there's more development out in this area, though, I don't have much else of a choice for grocery shopping, so every time before I go there, I actually have to mentally prepare myself. If I don't, I fear I may just flip out and cause a scene because I hate just about everyone that shops there. There's always at least one person that does something that pisses me off, and holding back the rage makes my left eye twitch. It's not pleasant. At all. Hate the Walmart.

However, a couple days ago I was shown a very clever site that has given me a reason to actually want to go to. Instead of trying to distract myself from my surroundings while shopping in order to avoid noticing anything with potential to piss me off, I will actually be keeping an eye out so I can take a photo and submit it to People of Walmart. I won't just be grocery shopping, I'll be white-trash hunting too! Oh, the fun to be had.

Since first seeing the website, I've left it open in a tab to remind myself to blog about it. And, of course, I've been refreshing it every now and then to check for new updates. Tonight, however, the site is actually forwarding to an article on Time.com. Apparently they received so much traffic over the last few days that their site crashed, so I hope they are doing something to fix that soon. I actually have a trip to Walmart scheduled for tomorrow after class and will hopefully be returning home with at least one photo worthy of submission.

Update on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:13AM by Lynn

I went to Walmart yesterday as planned, but despite the place being packed, I didn't see a single person worth photographing. What a disappointment. Oh well, better luck next time, right?

Settling In

I'm really beginning to wonder if I will ever get back into the habit of blogging regularly again. Gotta start somewhere, though, right?

Things have been crazy around here lately. It's been really nice having Adam home, but because he made chief just before coming back, his time has been completely occupied by initiations. Thankfully that will all be over with in a little more than two weeks. I've also been really busy because with one week left before the registration deadline, I decided to go back to school. I'm going for a certificate in applied science for illustration, which is basically like an associates degree sans the lame math and English classes. Right now I am taking Basic Drawing I and Computer Graphics I, and although it has only been one week so far, I think I will end up enjoying both. It's really nice having a reason to draw again.

So other than that, things are pretty much the same around here. Life finally seems like it's getting back to normal again, and that makes me happy.

Today's the Day

I will be picking Adam up at the airport tonight at 10:15pm. Oh. My. God. I can't believe after a year and four months he is finally coming home! Even though I'm going to see him in a little over twelve hours, it still hasn't sunk in as reality yet. I am bubbling over with excitement, and I am so nervous too. This will be Adam's first time seeing this house other than the pictures I sent him while it was being built. I want everything to look perfect, and thankfully I've done a pretty good job of getting everything as close to perfect as I can. All that's left for me to do today are the small things like washing the sheets and towels, vacuuming, wiping down the counters, and tidying everything up. Then of course I have to spend some time getting myself ready because I want to look like a total knockout when I pick him up.

I think the hardest part for me today will be managing my time wisely. If I get everything done too quickly, then I am going to be a bundle of nerves sitting around waiting until it's time to leave. Hopefully I've saved enough to fill my day up without overdoing it and running out of time. Aside from all that, though, I'm nervous about seeing him again for the first time in seven months. The distance and only being able to talk through email has definitely put a strain on us, and adjusting to living together again might be a little hard. I just don't know what to expect, but I will, of course, hope for the best. 

Most of all right now, I am looking forward to seeing the look on his face when he walks into the garage. After giving him a tour of the whole house, minus the garage, I am going to hand him a small wrapped gift. He will unwrap it to find two blocks of surf wax, which will of course confuse him for a moment before he realizes there's probably a new board somewhere. That's when I'll tell him to go check the garage where he'll find a brand new 7'6" board, case, and racks for the car. Yes, I'm an awesome wife. I know.