Hey y'all!!
It has been a busy couple days/week! I honestly can't remember where I left off, but I do know that I did a serious blog based around the 3 National Guard soldiers who died and for some reason it posted EMPTY! So to just quickly touch base on that...
I was at work when I read the article about the 3 Ohio National Guard soldiers who were killed last week. I kept staring at the screen feeling a ball in my stomach and a knot in my throat. I'm not sure if I've mentioned it but PJ's national guard unit deployed in October, just before the wedding. He didn't go on this one and is set to get out of the guard in June. So when I was reading that article I automatically go back to that girl who was waiting to hear about her boyfriend, and worried constantly. It felt especially close to home after seeing the deaths were members of the 37th Infantry Brigade. PJ, had he deployed, would have been attached to the same brigade. His unit is there now, attached to that brigade. I just closed my eyes and thanks God that he was safe, and then had a serious heart wrenching discomfort knowing the families of those 3 men were being notified. It hit close to home and for some reason every day since then, I can't shake it form my mind. My heart truly goes out to the family members of all those lost, but when I see Ohio it really clicks at how close this war really can be. At a time when I am involved in more soldier's/airman's lives than ever, I feel the military is an everyday conversation of some sort, and I am so blessed to be able to say they have all been kept safe and healthy and in my life. My best friend is in Afghanistan right now and our house guest last week is scheduled to go in August. It's an everyday war that often goes ignored, or under appreciated. So many sacrifices are being made so that so many others, as well as myself, aren't forced to change our lifestyles. Thank you, to those who are reading. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you.
On a lighter note, Easter came and went without me hardly getting to celebrate. I worked the day before and the day of so I missed my family's festivities. I did get my sister in law an Easter basket, partially because she is a 12 year old trapped in a 21 year old's body, and partially because I am the best sister ever! Just saying :)
I started my mission to get 2008 me back! So far, so good! I've done a zumba class, tried spinning today (hated it and not because it's hard, just a general disinterest!), and have been going to the gym regularly. I told PJ I know I need to change the way I eat (because I eat about the same as my 1 year old niece) so we went to Costco and stocked up on white meats and veggies. I was super pumped because we got some great deals on pork chops! I'm all about saving $$ and when eating healthy that seems REALLY hard to do! After reading a very fit friend's blog she recommending this book, so I bought it on amazon for $7.98 (SCORE!) and so far am really liking it! It has good recipes and actually explains WHY it is important to eat certain ways. I'm not saying I'm making a forever life change, but I am trying to be more aware of what I'm putting into my body. I also got PJ to grill some FISH which is truly my worst enemy. I ate the grill salmon, the flounder was NOT happening, but salmon is progress for a good 'ol fish and veggie hater like myself. We grilled asparagus which wasn't such a hit with me either, but I think I could tolerate it. I have to start making changes and it's going to start with trying things that I normally would dismiss. I am determined and that will get me results! :) I am back to work tomorrow and Saturday so that will be the ultimate test, working a 12 hour shift, I'm lucky if I get my 1/2 hour lunch so we'll see how I can do with eating and resisting my FAVORITE thing in the vending machine a PAYDAY (yumm) One good thing already, I have an ADDICTION to almonds, YUM! I'm going to have to limit myself to them!
I attempted mason jar cakes this past weekend! PJ said they turned out yummy but I made a huge "uh-oh" in the process by over filling the jars. I should have taken pictures of the process because it was a HOT MESS! Luckily they turned out good, I made Strawberry and German Chocolate! I shipped them out yesterday to Tanner in California along with some icing of course, so we'll see how good they are after he gets them. I'll let you know if they help up through shipping!
Aside from all of this, I've spent the week catching up with friends and having a lot of "me" time! It's so nice sometimes just to run outside with nothing but music and my thoughts, or spend a few hours just lounging and working through things. I went to zumba and the spinning class with a friend I haven't talked to since a few days after the wedding. There were reasons behind it but nonetheless it has been nice to reunite with her. There is something to be said about when time passes and you still miss someone being in your life. At first, it seems so easy to just stay angry and remind yourself why there is distance but after awhile, when you have to put effort into staying mad or constantly remind yourself why it happened in the first place, it seems its time to forgive. She was a huge part of my life and I'm not sure where we will end up, but I am glad she's back in my life. I'm also glad because we have always kept each other motivated with working out..so it's good timing. We shall see. Spring is in the air, it's hard to stay mad at anyone when it's so beautiful out!
That's all I've got. Thanks for reading!!
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