Just when I thought things had finally settled down for awhile, my normal turned upside down for the second time this week.
Monday when I had checked into that new hotel for us, and moved John's and my stuff over to it I had made the comment to the owner (who was very nice and helpful by the way!) that we had started to look for an apartment but didn't really know what we were doing. Peter, the owner said that he would help. Thursday, he came up to our room and told me that he had found a cheap apartment for us through a friend of his, and what time would we like to set up an appointment with her.
So all things said and done, we moved into our new furnished studio apartment last night before a mandatory fun event and are now in the middle of unpacking. We need to go grocery shopping today seeing has half of our food got crushed in the move and do laundry today. As well as clean and finish unpacking. However, John is sick so I don't know how far we will get on any of those tasks today.
The apartment has the basics. Couch, tables, a lamp, mismatched dishes/pots/pans/utensils. It has a microwave and a TV..and a way for us to hook up internet. It is actually really reasonable a month and is paid on a month to month basis. Which is great, considering we are leaving in December.
Last night, the Family Readiness Group (FRG) held a Hawaiin themed party as a welcome home/have a fun block leave type of thing. It was mandatory fun time, so John and I made an appearance. Of course that not being his scene, he made sure enough NCO's saw him before we left so that there was no question of him having been there.
Thursday, John was awarded the Army Achievement Award/medal during final formation for his outstanding dedication to duty, professionalism, and selflessness during his assignment to 2-6.
Also, Thursday John and I attended our second swing dance class. John has actually become quite good at it, although he says he hates it. He looks great while doing it, although he is convinced that he looks like a retard/gay while doing it.
So much has happened this week, it is hard to keep track of it all. It feels nice to wake up in my own apartment again. We had frozen pizza last night...using an oven was exciting! It's not much, but it is home to us. Anywhere is home to me, as long as I have John right beside me.
Hola CalamaSarah, Nice of you to greet us En Eespanol.
ReplyDeleteI hope J is feeling better so you guys don't miss the next swing dance lesson. I'm sure he's very good, as you say, and as far as looking retard/gay, NOT a chance.
It's so cool that you found an apartment, Tu Casa. Are you getting enough Sun/Vitamin D ? I hope it's not raining too much. Have you considered taking German Lessons while you're there ? Josh (youngest son)and I went to the Libraray yesterday and he found a CD from a German Band called "Rammstein". He's been listening to them since he was in HS in Huntington Beach, CA. Their albums used to be Weight Room Motivational Hard Rock for the Football Team. I wonder if they are as famous/well liked there as they are in the US. I liked their music. I told Josh it sounds like "Vampire Movie Music".
I hope you get all settled into your new Casita and that J gets his groove back.
Love you both Mucho.
Greetings Sarah,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys are doing great. I honestly can't believe you have J dancing. You've accomplished something that no one ever could. John and I took swing lessons once and we had a blast and we were actually pretty good at it. We also were very good at the country stuff...Two step, waltz, triple step, etc.. Do you do any of that? We haven't been dancing in years.
Glad to hear you have an apt. now, it must feel amazing that you two have a place to call your own, instead of moving around like gypsys. Who would've thought such simple things as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc... can make you feel like a normal family.
I'm sad that you won't be able to come home in August, but on the up side 30 days in December is going to be awesome! Not to mention the fact that you'll be stateside. I've been waiting for this for four years now!!!!!
I've been chatting with your mom a bit and she says she might be willing to come up around Christmas and meet J's huge family. I told her we would try not to overwhelm her too much. LOL
I'm sure it was your idea to have J call this morning, So thank you!! I wish that idea would pop into his head on his own but this is J we're talking about :-) Even if we don't have much time to talk I still love just hearing his voice, and you don't need to be shy either I would also love to hear yours!
You guys take good care of each other and can't wait to read your next posting and maybe see some cool Germany pics!!!
Love and adore you both!!
Hello JJ & Sarah: I look forward to every entry you make of the Dive into.... It's almost like reliving your experiences, you put the events down so well we feel like we're there with you! Love you much, Grandma Jean
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