So I'm thinking...

... that I'm the only Army wife right now who isn't pregnant and/or doesn't have a kid already. 

Maybe that's a slight exaggeration but everywhere I look I see Army Wives and babies/kids. 

On top of which everyone I meet and already know asks me when I'm going to have a baby. I guess it's the thing to do these days. Don't get me wrong- I understand why they ask but... well I'm just not quite there yet. 

Then this morning my nephew, Nathan was supposed to have is very first soccer game on post. (I say "supposed to" because it's pretty cold and rainy today so they canceled the lil' kiddos' games) Well, I get my groggy behind out of bed and drive down to post. Since this was the beginning of the season they had a kick-off ceremony prior to the games. Picture it: A gym filled with mommies and daddies and babies galore. 

Then ME! :) haha

That's when it hit me: I'm the only person on this post without a baby. Have to be. 

(yes here I go exaggerating again; but that's truly how it felt and looked.)

I love being an Auntie right now and I do generally enjoy kids/babies and I'm good/comfortable with them also so it works out well, even though I'm literally the ONLY person I know without a child. Otherwise.... I'd be pretty damn lonely. 

I Want it Wednesday...

I want... everyone to know that it's official I'm going back to school. 

My first class with the University of Phoenix starts 4.28.

I want... more Dane Cook in my life. 

1) BC he's extra hot and 2) BC he's HILARIOUS!!

I want... Entourage to come back already!

I miss Ari, desperately. :(

I want...

to go to the Ellen Show!

I want...

to go to the Jimmy Fallon Show, which I recently figured out I love!

He's hilarious. 

I want...

Apple Inc. to holler and offer one free of everything they have:

iPhone

iPad 

MacBook. 

yeah, that'd be good. :) 

Netflix or Redbox?

Yet another VERY serious post about VERY serious issues here on my blog! 

So which way do you swing? $9 a month for Netflix or $1 per movie/per day with the Redbox?

I started out with the Redbox and we were getting along swimmingly; things were just peachy keen. Then the Hubs and I found out that Netflix was coming out with the instant disc for the Wii (like they've been havin' for the Xbox and Playstation). So we figured we'd give it a whirl. So far I'm sad to say I'm not 'in love' with Netflix. The instant viewing option is nice, you know, IF the movie you happen to want to see at that time is available, which I've found they usually aren't. 

On top of that I get allll super excited to see the new releases-- which for some reason aren't released to Netflix the same time they are to the rest of the movie-viewing world (including Redbox).

Maybe it's just me but when I decide to watch a movie I don't wanna have to wait 2 days for it to come in the mail. I wanna watch it friday night with my husband. Not be waiting until Sunday night (when Brothers & Sisters and ARMY WIVES are on TV). So that's my biggest complaint about NetFlix they don't have the movies I want to see for instant viewing! :( boo!

I did, however, finally see When Harry Met Sally-- yeah hadn't seen that until about 2 weeks ago. 

Can you believe it?

Are you a Netflix fan? 

Why?

I'm probably gonna drop em'. 

Has anyone else noticed that the REDbox kiosks are now BLUE? At least at the Wally-World around my house it is. 

Anyone else find that at all ironic?

Why?

I'm curious WHY no one read and/or commented on my PSA post? Maybe it looked longer than my usual updates but there is good information to be found there people. Traumatic Brain Injuries are serious and we should all as MilSpouses know more about them and the warning signs. Please take a minute and read it. Towards the end there is a link for a giveaway courtesy of Jim Beam. 

Check it out.

Have you ever wondered WHY bicyclists are entitled to the road, just the same as motorists are? 

I think about this a lot. 

Usually when they should... have the room to move closer to the curb but don't move over. 

Usually at this point I remember my parents telling me not to play in the street because people don't pay attention and they WILL hit you. The car is BIGGER than you... so stay out of the road.

I don't know something about being on a tiny-lil' bike with 100's of multiple ton cars zooming by- or at least attempting to, doesn't sound like a good time to me. 

I just wonder WHY they don't move out of the way (when available) and then get mad that drivers of cars passing by curse and scream at them while they dodge on-coming traffic in order to pass them.

I was talking with my Dad about this- he's a genius, and he made a great point. Motorists pay taxes that go toward the upkeep of their local roadways... the bikers don't. WHY are they just as entitled to the road as motorists??!

But on the other hand where are the bikers supposed to ride if the "sidewalk" is for "walking"??

Such a confusing issue.

Although it's pretty simple to me- Cars=bigger than bikes/people... get the hell out of their way. 

Easy for me though... I'm not a biker. 

P.S.A.

Public Service Announcements to follow. Just some info I thought everything would have some interest in:

I was contacted by someone from the CareMeridian Nursing and Rehab Facility and asked to post the following article. I'll comment on why afterwards. Please take the time and read:

Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Military

Military men and women are continually involved situations where risk of injury is high. One silent war wound that can often go unnoticed is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) . A TBI damages the brain that can often cause life-altering wounds, which can result in changes in personality, behavior, and even the brain functions of the victim. Some of these conditions are not just life-altering, but can be life threatening and are often partnered with rehabilitation from special care facilities like CareMeridian Las Vegas nursing home.

According to the Veterans Health Initiative, active male members of the military were hospitalized due to TBI related injuries at a rate of 231 per 100,000. The rate for female members of the military was 150 per 100,000. Based on these statistics over 4,000 military personnel are hospitalized on average each year for traumatic brain injuries. Some are as mild as a concussion, while others can be severe and have life altering effects.

The best way to prevent TBI is through awareness. Recognizing and responding to the symptoms of a TBI can often aid in the preventing further damage caused by the injury. Dizziness, headaches, changes in personality or sleep patterns, and memory loss are clear signs of TBI. Unfortunately these symptoms can sometimes be ignored or discarded as minor pains during times of conflict and even once the solider returns home. This sets up a dangerous precedent for a war wound that may never heal, so it is vital that serviceman and their families are aware of TBI, so that they can recognize and help treat it if symptoms are present.

Has your soldier or a soldier that you know come back with these symptoms? I know guys that have these symptoms. Maybe it's worth looking into. I posted this not as an advertisement for this facility but because I felt the information within this article would be beneficial to my readers. Now you have more information. I find it interesting that through all the conversations and briefings I've been partied to I haven't received this basic information of TBI.

Happier news:

Jim Beam (yea you know it) has teamed up with Operation Homefront to give a lucky service member a once in a lifetime opportunity. Visit Jim Beam and nominate your soldier for one of the following prizes!

The final two days of a major golf championship at Pebble Beach on 19 and 20 June 2010.

A home game for a professional baseball team on Chicago's South Side on 10 July.

A Kid Rock concert and the opportunity to meet Kid Rock in 2010.

Even though I'm hoping mine'll win! woot woot!

:)

A big thanks to Jim Beam and Operation Homefront for their support and recognition of our military and their families.

Changes???

What's that you see?

To the Left? 

Well... that's just what it looks like: an Eclipse countdown. Yea... on MY blog. 

I'm dorky and possibly overly obsessed with all things RPattz Twilight. 

At least I know I'm not alone. 

So because I know someone is going to do it anyway,

(and not because I did or anything)

this is specifically your invitation to steal the countdown for your very own blog! =)

*~~~*

Moving on to bigger and more important news:

Kev left for 22ish days down at JRTC. 

HOW RUDE!

(gotta love the Full House reference)

Can you believe he just up and left me all by my lonesome?

Boo... 

Ok I'm over it now. Not much he could do about it. Gotta go when and where they tell you to right? 

No sense in getting all bent out of shape about it. 

Plus my mommy taught me, when I was little to choose my battles wisely. 

This isn't one worth waging, in any kind of way, at all. 

So I'll try to make peace with sleeping alone (for the birds- by the way), eating alone (maybe I'll make Nikki eat with me... hmm) and spending more time with my friends. Funny how those husbands can monopolize your time isn't it? 

All the same, here's to MAKIN' THE BEST OF WHAT YOU GOT!

=)

happy tuesday! 

Random Question

Do porto-potties completely digust anyone else?

Eww.