Is It Spring Yet??

Hey there!
We've almost made it through February, thank God. I'm so sick of winter and dreary, cold days... I need some warmth and fresh air! We had a fluke day of about 60 a week or so ago that felt like heaven. It immediately made everything happier and better.
Not a lot has been happening here, but a lot has been... If that makes sense... The only real change is that we heard news about Ty's job situation. Apparently his position isn't overstaffed so he won't be let go! We are so relieved. We were definitely not prepared to be without his job that's for sure. But it definitely made us realize we have a lot of work to do and things to think about before his time is up in 2 years. For now though we can breathe a little easier.
Besides that, February hasn't been too good for us. I won't go into the dramatic and personal details, but I'll just say we've been going through some stuff, relationship wise. We haven't really ever had a period like this so it's been scary and incredibly difficult to deal with. There have been a lot of tears and talks and heated discussions, but I think we're pulling through it. At least I hope so. Because I'm so tired of feeling sad...
I've come to realize that about myself. I don't hold on to anger or sadness for very long. If I'm angry longer than 48 hours, I'm dedicated to it and probably forcing myself to be. I just hate wasting time and bits of my life with those emotions. I mean, they're justified and warranted and necessary sometimes, but I just want to feel them and let them go. I think that's sort of what made this last month more difficult. I kept trying to pull myself out of it only to be pushed down into it again. I hate that. It's against my nature to be sad... maybe? I don't know.... sigh.
Besides that drama, not much has been going on. We're still house hunting with no success. There's always an issue with one or it's not exactly what Ty wants. But he is sick of being in this house. It's frustrating. We either need to just settle on something or get over it and find a way to be okay with where we are at. I would love to move somewhere else just for a new adventure and something different, but I could be fine staying where we are too. Good location, huge house... If we put a little love into we might come to like it more.
That's really all I have for you. Uneventful month I suppose...
Hope your February went better than mine... Here's to March!!
Chrissy

That 60 degree day... lovely.

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Glad to Live in a World Where There are Octobers...

Hello all! I cannot believe that it's almost the end of October... I think that time deliberately goes quicker this time of year because it knows how much I love it. It's finally actually been feeling like fall outside after what seemed like endless summer heat. Of course, now, I'm whining about how cold it is in the mornings, but oh well. I'll take it in exchange for finally getting to experience fall. The leaves here seem to be resisting changing, however.. It may be because of the lack of rain over the summer, but they're just not turning vibrant like I imagined. Sigh..
Life has been pretty uneventful lately. Ty and I have both been so busy with work and him with EMT class. I did the math, and, on a good week, we maybe see each other 40 hours. I see my coworkers more often. How incredibly depressing is that? I wish that we had a way to work with each other or work from home or something. I know most spouses would most likely get sick of one another, but I would love seeing him all day. Especially having a specific task to do such as work. We'd get to be with each other, but doing something productive.
We did go to the Air Force ball last month. I was expecting it to be sort of boring and for me not to know anyone. But it actually was a blast. I got to wear a beautiful dress and get my hair done and dance the night away with Ty and some of his friends that I actually knew. It was so much fun. We stayed the night at the hotel where it was held so we got to have extra fun since we didn't have to drive home. It was nice going out and doing something new.
Other than that, we've been spending the few nights we are together at home. We don't have much time for exploring or anything too exciting. We did buy a new car last weekend. Does that count as exciting? I have been searching for a new car for the last three or so months... I know way more about cars than I ever really wanted to. What we opted for was not my first choice, but I'm loving it so far. It's three years old but has barely any  miles on it and it's all wheel drive AND it's blue! A pretty perfect find I think. Now, unfortunately, we have to find a vehicle for my husband... His 20 year old truck is not going to make it much longer which is unfortunate considering we just got it before we moved and considering he loves it. It's his perfect truck. But alas.. a replacement must be found. Which means money is going to be tight for awhile. I am not looking forward to having a car payment again and having nothing in savings (what we're paying for his car with). But it'll be alright. We've been worse off. It was just nice having spending and fun money.
What else... Oh! My little sister got married over a month ago now (crazy!). I spoke to her via skype the other day and she informed me that they're already trying for a baby.. yeah. That definitely surprised me. For one, she and him have known each other less than a year. For two, they JUST got married. Three, only he is working and they live right outside a major city which means it's rather expensive to live there. I just can't believe they're even thinking about kids yet. I know it's not my business and my opinion doesn't matter, but I just don't get it. I think she's underestimating how difficult it's going to be to just finance a baby. My eldest sister gets government assistance and mooches off of my grandmother to basically provide for her kids. I don't know if maybe my younger sees this and just assumes that the money will be there somewhere. I'm trying not to be judgmental, I'm just worried. She's not the "maturest" or responsible of people and I don't want them getting into a bad situation with finances while trying to raise a baby. I guess we'll see. It's they're lives... they can do what they like.
It's hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner. I know that the month of November and beginning of December are pretty much going to be hell for me. Not only am I in retail, but I'm in the marketing aspect of retail which of course blows up for the holidays. I'm really trying not to even think about it. I just keep telling myself it's 4 weeks of craziness and then it's over. :/
Considering that we won't really have a Thanksgiving together since I'll be working, I really want Christmas to be special this year. This will be the first year that we don't go back home since being married. While I'm sad to not see my family, I'm grateful that I won't have to deal with trying to figure out how to see everyone now that they're all over the place. Ty and I can start our own traditions and spend the day together. Maybe watching Christmas movies around our fireplace drinking hot chocolate or peppermint lattes... That sounds perfect to me.
That's all I have for now! Until next time!
Chrissy

Morning face...

Fall uniform...

Fall essentials...

Bedside things...

New hair...

Officially addicted to cheese and crackers...

Air Force ball.. So much fun

Pasta is always better with cheese...

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