February

I am back from the longest break in blogging I've had so far. Not really sure when February came and where it has gone. We have been enjoying life down South, and I promise to keep updating y'all about it!

 

February Recap

 

1.) Evan, Rachel and Macy moved to Alabama! We had roomates for a week and a half and now we have great neighbors just down the road. It has been awesome having couple friends nearby.

 

The pups sure got used to having their new best friend around the house.

 

 

2.) We got to spend some time with Sasha at Jer and Abby's. We had a blast that weekend. Hockey. Card Games. Food. Laughter. Family.

 

3.) We spent some more time in Pensacola. It is quickly becoming our favorite place and having some of our favorite people there to spend time with makes it that much more fun. This last weekend included shopping, games, and some good 'ole southern eatin'.

 

 

4.) On Valentine's Day, I perfected Zachariah's favorite dish. We had a sushi feast with yummy shrimp pad thai. It is now requested weekly. In fact, we're eating it tonight.

 

5.) Running has become our new activity to do together. This used to consist of Zachariah running and me doing...well anything but running. Then one day...I just ran, and I liked it. Now we run. One of us is much faster than the other, but at least now I can keep up with the distance and actually have a good time doing so.

 

6.) Finally, I've been coming up with a life plan. Or, rather a plan for our time at Fort Rucker. It has been difficult finding work here in Alabama. Living in a small town in the second poorest state in the country, has not proved prosperous for my project management goals. But that's okay. Sometimes plans change. Life has thrown this challenge at me and...I accept. We could only be here for 6 more months. Crazy, I know. There are 4 more classes to graduate and then Zachariah gets to walk across that stage and get his much anticipated wings. AH! Living under such temporary conditions has been frustrating and I've been learning how to adjust. I feel like it's useless finding work, but then I look at the bills and feel guilty for not contributing. If I can't find my "dream job" or even work in my field, then I want to enjoy life and just so something fun. So, that's what I'm up to. I'm going to spend my Mondays through Fridays working at a restaurant on base. When I'm home I'm going to use my free tuition money toward studying something that interests me the most. *Note-I may have second guesses this week before I sign up for online classes, so I'll reveal what I'll be studying soon! :)

I have had some serious ups and downs with trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up. Military life has been changing what I want for myself and where I see my career going. It has also limited my options while simultaneously opening doors for me. It's a confusing lifestyle and I've struggled in the confusion. Breaking down into tears is not uncommon, but thankfully I have faith that we are where God wants us and all will work out!

Thanks to everyone who has had to listen to me fret over all of this!