So he got sworn in! I got to watch it all happen =] It was a little… WOW. I guess. I was the only significant other in the room (there were 11 other draftee’s) so when it was time for them to go give their mom/dad/girlfriend a hug and a kiss the General pointed at me and everyone watched me get teary eyed as I gave him a hug and a kiss.
So, what now? We wait. And wait. And… wait. He leaves on May 23rd (ish) and goes to Ft. Jackson and then I will see him graduate (on my birthday!) and then we will both fly to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona where we will be living for 5 months before put on post. He will be in barracks the first 11-12 weeks and I will be living in a small house alone… Well, preferably with a dog. I have been looking around at different types and if the temporary landlord allows it, I would like a German Shepherd pup.
I am starting to sell my things on eBay, which is kind of crazy yet liberating. It’s nice to get rid of stuff I will never use… It’s funny, our finances have kind of meshed. We definitely keep money aside for our own personal things, but since we spend 12+ hours together we just pool our money and buy the necessities.
So, I got a horse! For those who don’t know. His name is Maverick. It has for sure added another aspect to our relationship and I really enjoy it. I am overjoyed when Cole comes out on a daily basis to see me work with the horse. Although, he often denies it, I think Cole enjoys being outside with Maverick.
I am REALLY trying to get a job. I have had over a half dozen interviews the past 7-days and I am getting desperate for a full time job. My jeep is about to die and I know it… Actually, I’ve known that for a long time. It’s gone a year past what we all were “hoping” it’d make it to. So hopefully a full time job will allow me to make car payments and allow me to save money for rent on my temporary home in the desert.
My elbow is healing GREAT! I started physical therapy on Monday and I have another appointment tomorrow at 11am. I’m not going to say I enjoy therapy… Actually, I HATE it, but if it leaves my options open, as far as the Army, then it’s worth it.
Life is good. I really love Cole and I love every moment together. He understands my mood changes and doesn’t (usually…) have a problem with them. He is a joker and I am the serious one. Hard for you to believe? Well, I guess I’ve always been like that, particularly around friends when we all hang out or go camping.
On a daily basis I am thinking of things I am going to need when I DO leave California.
1. A dog- for my personal safety and sanity for the weekdays Cole isn’t home.
2. Things people need when they move out?- The house is mostly furnished, but I am SO not into using someone else's sheets and towels. Ew.
3. A plane ticket/hotel room for Jackson, South Carolina- this I am hoping family gets together and helps me out with for my birthday. That’d be nice. I AM going to see him graduate. Even if I have to ride Maverick the whole way.
I guess at this point I’d take any advice and help I can get!
Oh, ha… forgot to mention marriage. Soooo… there is a SMALL chance we might get married at Catalina in March. I mean SMALL chance. If not, we will get married after he graduates (most likely in Arizona) and then have a wedding sometime after we are done in Arizona.
I think I covered everything for tonight!
