After several weeks of practically being a hermit, suddenly I had the opportunity to go out Friday night. Actually, I was offered two choices, both of which I really wanted to participate in. One was a ladies night at the church I've been attending. SPC Nbs and I started going there just before he left, but there haven't been many chances to really get to know some of the other ladies there yet. I thought it would be pretty fun, playing board games and stuff, all in all a pretty calm but ...

Searching for a way to understand my life recently, I sought to define myself.  I searched the internet and found numerous definitions for my name that are strangely accurate.   JOY  n.   Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness. The expression or manifestation of such  feeling. Something or someone that provides a source of happiness.           v.   to take ...

The past few days have been a complete roller coaster, extreme ups and downs with little reason and less warning. Saturday ended up being a great day despite the panic and guilt at the beginning. Sunday I was late to church, but I did make it. My sleep cycle has been so off the last couple of months it's not even funny. But Sunday was pretty good as a whole until after I got home from dinner with a friend. I parked myself in front of the computer, intending to wait for 30 minutes or so b...

My head is spinning. It kind of hurts, but not quite. It's been a long week with very little sleep followed by way too much. And I'm so torn and excited that I'm stressed. Last week I spent most of my time working on updating my resume so I could submit my application for a job that I really wanted on post that closed on Friday. That meant alot of time on the computer and online. I was also working on a series of classes (non-credit) online so I could include them on my resume, as I k...

I got home from the gym this afternoon to find a surprise waiting by my door... My husband is an awesome man. Love you baby!