Confessions of An Army Wife: July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Support Alzheimer's Association by Joining Memory Walk

I worked in health care before when we were still living in Georgia. I was assigned to work in a ward with patients suffering Alzheimer disease. I can say that it is very heartbreaking knowing that they are suffering with a disease that for now still has no cure. They really need total care and support. The family also needs support and understanding because having a family member who has this disease is very overwhelming. Others if not totally prepared will be stressed out as I have observed. All of us may have possibility of having this disease later in life. I don't want to think about it but we can't tell since this goes along hand with aging. It is a progressive disease that affects our brain. Those affected loss their memory and some don't even know who they are.

This is why there is a need for this disease to be informed to all because we are vulnerable to it. There are lots of ways that drives for its awareness, one of which is Alzheimer's Memory Walk. This is the largest event in the nation that raises awareness about the disease and funds for its continuous care and research. The association right now is calling for volunteers that will help in spreading the word about Alzheimer as well as fight against it. If you are interested you can join the walks that will be held in 600 communities during the weekend morning in the fall. So if you are interested and make a difference you can go to alz.org/memorywalk for more information.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Sunday, July 27, 2008

MAC Flight

As I have mentioned before that we hopped on a MAC flight in going to Hawaii. The waiting in going to Hawaii took us a week before we were able to be selected. Coming back was no problem but we came home early because we don't want to be stranded in Hawaii where there is no other means to come back here in mainland US but through air transportation.

The military plane that we flew in to Hawaii was a C5 plane of the Air Force. It is a big plane that opens both front and back for cargoes and the passengers are able to sit in a regular airplane seats. It was very comfortable since there is wide leg room. The only thing is that there is no window :-)

On our way back we flew in through the KC135 plane. This plane only have 10 seats available. We were very lucky to be the first to be selected along with the other two families after us. When we got in the aircraft it was very hot. Our DD was sweating like she was being soaked in water. We waited for almost an hour before we take off and then it started to cool down. We were sitting on the jump seats of the aircraft near the tail of the plane and it was very loud. We were provided though with air plugs to protect our ears.

I am putting Shiloh's air plug which she always take off.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Promotional Products

When I got here in the US I was amazed how you can easily get promotional products even the branded ones. I was intrigued how these companies got those products that they sent out to prospective clients. Then I learned that there are companies that are actually doing solely promotional products for these companies. One of these companies is the inkhead.com. This company works creatively to give their clients the exceptional and quality job in making their promotional products. I am very impressed since they really do the extra mile as well in making sure that the first impression of their clients lasts. So if you have a products that needs promotion you can check out Inkhead and surely they can help you with your business.

We Are Home

Yes after almost two weeks of being away at last we are already home. We just got back today and I couldn't be more happier since I will be able to do whatever I want to do. I am happy we had the vacation but at the same time very tiring because of the daily outings with a baby in tow. I will blog about our escapades and post pictures as well as soon as I can transfer it here in our computer.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Driving Around Bay Area

Since we are here still in California we decided to make this our unplanned vacation. We headed to San Francisco area and we had a blast driving around and see places. We drove along San Francisco Bay area and cross Golden Gate Bridge. We passed by nice houses along the bay and I told hubby it may cost millions because it has water feature. We saw townhouses that are very intricately adorned outside. I think because of the small area surrounding them they have their outdoor furniture on the roof top. I like how the Mediterranean style of some houses especially the facade. It really look very posh and grand. As much as I like the houses I still prefer a place where there is a big backyard and front yard to work around especially if you have kids.

Bumped-off

As I have said that we are going to Hawaii for our summer getaway and we are hopping on a Space A travel of the military. Right now we are still here in California waiting for a chance to get selected for the flight. How it works is that there are certain categories that they follow in selecting people. For active duty personnel they are Category 3. If there are Cat 1 or Cat 2 that are also waiting, those will be the priority. We thought on Wednesday that we will be selected since there were 69 seats available but unfortunately there were more people for Cat 2 which are those on Moral Leave that showed up so we were bumped-off. Our next chance will be tomorrow wherein 22 seats is available and Monday with 73 seats available. If ever we will not be able to get a chance we will finish our vacation here in California and head back home.

If the flight on Monday wasn't canceled and then the flight on Wednesday wasn't move later that day we surely have a big chance of being selected. On Wednesday also Pres. Bush landed at Travis Air Force Base where we are at to visit the fire torn place in California area. We were waiting outside to have a glimpse of him but we only saw the chopper that he boarded at. There were lots of media people present outside the terminal and it was my first time seeing bomb sniffing dogs that are part of the security forces that patrolled around the place. I told hubby that if ever I see Pres. Bush I will take a picture of him and well maybe show it here in my blog :-)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

On Vacation

Thank you for all those who have dropped and left comments here in my blog. I will get back at you as soon as I will be able to get a chance of having a good internet connection. I have been having a problem of getting in my computer since the place where we are staying for two days will not allow me to connect through Dial-up. So I just have to patiently wait and hopefully I will be able to when we get to Hawaii. I feel like I am having diet pills now with no blogging and no entrecard dropping. I have lots of tasks pending and cancelled because of this trip. To everyone, thank you for the visit and I will get back at you as soon as I can have the chance.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Daddy and Me

There are times that our DD will not go to her Dad when I handed her to him. There are also times that she will not stop following her Dad wherever he go inside our apartment. I think she likes to play with him because Daddy will do whatever she wants him to do :-)

The pictures above were taken during our weekend trip to the Supermall in Auburn, WA. It was a really nice day that time. We went to the mall late and we got out because most of the stores are closing already :-) They closes at 6pm every Sunday.

Funny and Jokes Site

I know that we are facing economic crisis nowadays because of the soaring of gas price. Despite that we still need to cool down and what best to give ourselves a break than to enjoy reading jokes and humor from Funny and Jokes site. This site is offering a collection of funny jokes, videos, images and many more that gives entertainment to everyone, old and young. I love reading their jokes especially the 'Gambler' story. It's a story of a big gambler little Johnny who bet his teacher and the teacher thought she was able to break his gambling. You can check out the whole story at funnyandjokes.com to read what I am talking about. Enjoy and have a good laugh!

Worry-Wart

I really am a worry-wart and I can't help it. The very thing that can really make me worried is our daughter. I am not sure if all Moms feel this way that even a tinny bit of thing that our DD is acting I got worried easily. I believe it comes with rearing a child. There are so many unexpected and somehow I really don't like it. As much as possible I don't want to experience it but it is very inevitable. Along the way in their growing years our kids will experience anything that concerns their health and development. Being their parents we are the ones who are responsible in making sure that they are doing okay and growing normally.

I can feel the stress at times when she is not feeling good and I can't figure out what she is feeling. This week was really a toxic days for me because it was her first time to have fever straight in 3 days. My husband is the cool one. Sometimes in my stress and silly mode I will ask him if he is concern at all. I know I am being absurd but it is just my way of asking him if everything will be alright which he does understand and knew that I don't mean anything bad. I guess I can only feel relief if our kids can already take care of themselves.

A New Earth

This book, A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, is the last book that I have read that I really devoted some time. I was intrigued by its recommendation of Oprah Winfrey in her show. I even attended the cyber class hosted by Oprah and the author himself Eckhart Tolle. It was a very fascinating learning experience listening to the discussion and hearing the author imparting to its reader the significance of his work to our life. I can recommend this to everybody who are searching for the deeper meaning of life. You can grab a copy now at buy.com.

Fireworks

I have been meaning to post these pictures I took during the 4th of July celebration on post, Ft. Lewis. It was something very spectacular for a Filipina like me who is only used to a little fountain display during New Year's eve celebration back in the Philippines. It was a lot of fun to watch and we will have a chance to see it again the coming years.

Reading

When I was in high school and college I love to read just about anything, books, magazines, etc. Even when I was working my past time include reading novels and good books especially the inspirational ones. When I got here in the US I continued my passion in reading but lately I can't finish a whole novel anymore in couple of days. It reaches weeks and even months for me because of the motherhood demand. Although I am reading but I am reading for our daughter. There are lots of books already that I missed. I am glad that there are websites online that will enable me to get the books that I missed and maybe bought it or rent. I really wanted to read the books that I purchased already. It will be when our DD will not become so demanding.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Stolen Laptop

It was reported yesterday that one of the laptops of Stryker brigade was lost/stolen. It has a lot of information of soldiers as well as the brigade's documents and information. They did not know who has it but the Army promised to look into it and advised all soldiers that are already on block leave to make sure to check their credit report or credit activity if something is not right with it. Things like this is really very scary because of identity theft that we know is very rampant nowadays. I just hope that the said laptop will be found and no identity is being stolen.

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Tag: The Return

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Music Memorabilia and More

My husband love to collect music CD's and DVD's of old time favorite hits. He said that the old music are really timeless and is more appealing to him than the new releases of current artists. Although he also listens to the new ones but his collections mostly of the old songs and notable singers. For myself eversince I like Madonna. Her name as the queen of pop really suited her. She is always on top of her every performance. Even if a lot of young performers nowadays is copying her but no one can topped her. I would say that she really gave all in her concerts, music videos, and songs. Her albums are always best selling and concerts sold out wherever in the world. She has records and albums now that are very timeless and are collectors items as well.

Speaking of music collectibles and memorabilia, 911.com is the place to go. I was browsing at this site and I saw that Madonna's rare promotional CD is still available and there's only one in stock left. I am contemplating on getting it for myself. 911 also is the place to get Rare Vinyl Records and Memorabilia. My brother-in-law has a vast collection of vinyl records and until now he is still looking. I can tell him t o check out 911.com. I am sure he can find a lot of things that he wants in there. This site is really a great source if you are a collector. All their items are authentic and buyers are assured that they are genuine and worth the price you will pay.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Funny Hubby

I found my husband very funny especially if he will act silly. There are times though that he look very serious and I always told him that he needs to soften up :-) He will have that an unapproachable facade that I will tell him he look mean. He complain all the time because he said he is not. He is not mean nor strict only very cautious and a silent type but he can be very silly too and playful. This weekend that we were always out and about, I told him that I missed a lot of opportunity. Just like yesterday I reserved a $10 opportunity from triple P for 100 words and I wasn't able to make it because we went out for a late dinner. When we got back I put our DD to sleep and I fell asleep too. So I told him that I missed it and he said don't worry I will pay you $10. He was so serious I laughed at him. He always tell me that every time I missed doing the opportunity I reserved. It is his way of telling me sorry for dragging me and our DD everywhere :-)

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Home Improvement Loan

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Reunion

My husband's First Sergeant who was also the Pastor in their camp in Iraq told him that they will have a church reunion at the church next Sunday. Hubby joined the choir back in Iraq and he said he will be attending the said reunion. He will also attend the choir practice within this week. I told hubby jokingly that I will not attend the reunion because I can't afford to see him singing. I maybe be just laughing in there. He laughed because he knows what I meant. Of course I will be there that day and just hoping he will not sing out of tune hehehehe joke.

Gift Baskets

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Moving the Bookcase

Yesterday the husband was in the mood to do house cleaning. While he was vacuuming I asked him if he can move the bookcase since it's in the area where our DD is playing a lot. She can already reach and grab the upper shelf and I don't want the decors to fall on her head. Hubby was so adamant to move it because he said it will not look good on where I wanted to put it. Of course I insisted so he ended up moving it.

After he did it, he arranged the books. He did not spoke to me for a few minutes. I just let him be. Then I said to him that I like the way he arranged our small living space. He said that he liked it too. I asked him why he was being difficult when I asked him to move it and now he ended up liking it. He said that sometimes he is afraid of change - "nagpalusot". He said sorry though and glad I made him move it.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Home Theater Seating

I am wishing that we have a great home theater seating right now when we watch movies at home. We love to watch movies and since we can't go to the theater more at this time because nobody will watch our daughter we just rent DVD or buy ones that we like. It would be very nice if we have a great room where we can have our entertainment center and just enjoy watching while relaxing at the comfort of our home. This is my wish when we get our own place to have somewhere in the house where we can relax and enjoy as a family.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Fourth of July

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I am glad I am celebrating this 4th of July with hubby already here. Have a blessed celebration!

Playing Online Casino?

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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Awards

I got the privilege of being a recipient of these two awards from sweet Jean Marie. Thank you girl for being thoughtful. I appreciate it very much.

I am passing these awards to the following sweet persons: Ritchelle, Ate Cely, Shiela, Karen, In-In, Sheng, Lou, and Summer.

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Tactical Gears

When your husband is in the service you will be tired of looking at military gears and the likes. It's a good thing right now that we will not iron his uniform anymore. This is why I am wishing that all of his gears will not be ironed anymore. Then my brother in law was asking me where he can get tactical gears that he will use in his job that possibly don't need ironing too. I told him about 511tacticaloutdoors.com where he can get tactical pant and other outdoor gears. This online store offers a lot of selection. So whoever wants to buy outdoor gears can visit them.

Block Leave

My husband's block leave started already today. Block leave is intended for all the soldiers that came back from Iraq or any deployment. His leave is for the whole month of July. This means he will get back to work in August. I know time flies very fast so we have plans lined up for this month. We have the plan to go for a summer vacation middle of this month for a week. It is a bad time to go anywhere considering the high gas price as well as the air fare but we will just have to suck it up so we can have the much needed R&R.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Online Bingo

I love to play bingo. I remember when I was young our community will have a weekly bingo game in our barangay hall and the prizes were food staples such as sack of rice, baskets of groceries and the likes. Then my brother bought bingo game cards and we play bingo in our house with my family and we will have a pot money for the price. So when I learned that we can play Bingo Online I was very glad. My husband told me that before I play online I should make sure to check out the bingo site. So I browsed online and saw Online Bingo Sites.net.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Official Homecoming

Today was the formal welcome home ceremony of the 4,000 soldiers of Stryker Brigade in Ft. Lewis where my husband belong. All the soldiers of Stryker from Iraq were already here so the official homecoming ceremony was being held. Recognition were given and the commander acknowledged also the ultimate sacrifice of all the soldiers specially the 54 soldiers of Stryker who have lost their lives in Iraq. It's a good feeling that finally they are already here with us.

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