MilSpouse Friday Fill-In

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This week’s questions are:

1.What is a weird/funny superstition that you have?
Hmm..I can't think of any off the top of my head. I knock on wood a lot though. Not that original of a superstition though!

2.What are your hopes and dreams for the years AFTER the military? After all, we aren’t in it forever!
Personally I'd like to settle within a decent driving distance of my family. I'd love my kids to grow up knowing their relatives and being close with them like I did. Other than that I just want a house, a garden and yearly trips to fun places.

3.Since [this] month is National Apple Month (no really!), I’d probably ask: What is your yummiest apple recipe?
Well, I don't make it, but my Grandma makes fantastic apple butter. Seriously, theres nothing better than apple butter on warm toast.

4.How long have you gone as a military spouse without talking to your husband/wife during service?
Two or three weeks was the longest. He was in Germany doing training.

5.I occasionally watch When I was 17… on MTV. So, what was something that was significant about your 17th year of life?
I graduated high school and started my first year at Oklahoma State University! Go Pokes!

Dress Me!

Since I'm a planner and I enjoy thinking ahead, I've been looking at dresses for our upcoming battalion ball. I have no idea when it will be. My guess is early/late spring. I wanted to get a jumpstart on looking though instead of waiting until the last minute.

Ideally I want something that's slightly Grecian looking, sort of a toga type dress. Similiar to this:



or this:



I really like the first one, but it only comes in white. I'm not sure how appropriate white dresses are at a battalion ball. Your thoughts? Don't be afraid to say what you really think.

I also love this, but it's a bit pricey and maybe a tad too dramatic.

What I Learned In London

I'm back from London! I had a great time and took a ton of pictures (around 700) so I have a ton of editing to do. Hopefully I'll be able to share some of those photos with you in the near future. For the time being here's some of my insights on London.

1. The Tube is awesome. I've never been on a more efficent subway. Ever.
2. Never drink a pint of cider and then go to bed. Especially if you're sleeping on the top bunk.
3. London weather is crazy. I was hot and the sun was shining one minute and the next minute I was caught in a bone-drenching down pour.
4. London has a Starbucks on every corner. I took advantage of this. And the TGI Fridays. When you don't live in the States you take advantage of places that has your fave restaurants.
5. The markets in London are AWESOME. I got to try wine, Thai food, and foie gras all in ten minutes time.
6. Honestly, when I first moved to Europe, London was very, very low on my list of places to visit. I'm so glad that I went there. It's honeestly one of my favorite cities I've ever visited.



Cheers!

Question of the Day

I assume all of you have heard or watched My Super Sweet 16 on MTV. Don't ask why I've recently been watching it. It has something to do with Sean being on TDY and AFN having a lack of good quality programming.

Anyway, I watched it the other night and frankly was appalled. This 16 year old girl invited 800 people to her party, got two cars for her birthday and had the Pussycat Dolls and T.I. perform at her party.

Really? What ever happened to a pool party with your good friends or something along those lines.

Sometimes I think that's what is wrong with America these days. Where do these kids get this sense of entitlement?

Thoughts?

Snapshot Saturday

As you all know I'm in Foggy Londontown this weekend and will be gone until Tuesday, so this is a scheduled post to fill the time until I get back.



This is one of the towns in Cinque Terre on the west coast of Italy. It's my favorite town: Manarola. I've been twice, but hope to go back again before we leave here!

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In

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1.What secret indulgence do you act on while your spouse is away?
I watch all sorts of trasy TV that he doesn't like to watch. Real Housewives, America's Next Top Model, etc.

2.If you were a spice, what would you be?
Cinnamon. Because it's sweet with a kick!

3.Where do you go for support when your significant other is deployed?
My awesome group of spouses here in Vicenza were great during this deployment. Also my best friend back home is where I always go to vent.

4.What is the oldest thing you own?
The stuffed animal I've had since I was born. He's a pink bear my Dad got me and his name is Mr. Bill. He's currently hanging out in my closet here in Italy.

5.How did you vision your future pre-military?
Working for the National Parks Service. I wanted to work in a museum at one of their parks.

Wednesday Randoms

I don't understand girls who tan and use fake tanner until they take on an orange glow. Seriously...just stop.

I leave for London on Friday. I'm very, very excited.

I wish my apartment would magically clean itself. Somehow, although I sweep almost daily (or Sean does) there is always a plethora of dog hair. How does so much hair come off a 12 lb dog?

I just finished season 2 of Damages. If you've never watched the series you should. I love it!

Were you guys aware that PF Changs now makes frozen skillet meals? I bought one and I'm going to try it out tonight. I'll have to report back if it's good or not.

I want these boots:



They look comfy and they are from Target, so what's not to love? I have a pair of really cute tan boots, but they have a higher heel and wandering around a European city in boots with a heel is not a fun experience.

Oh and what is up with this new Facebook phenomena where people post maps of where they are at and what they are doing. Hello stalkers?