It's Been a While

     Hello friends. It's been a while since I blogged last. I felt like I needed some sort of topic or theme to the blog, and so far, it's mostly been my opinions on things not really related to my life. But then I realized this is basically an online diary, and it doesn't matter who reads it, I'm just here to gets thoughts out of my head and on a page (or screen.) So to give an update on what's been going on, I'll start with my job.
     I LOVE my job. AND I'm up for a promotion. I have no idea if I will get it, but I have been working my tail off to show that I do deserve it. For me, this promotion is not about the money. I care about the company way too much to stay at the bottom rung. I don't want to talk too much about it and jinx myself, so I'll leave that alone for now, and hopefully I'll find out about it soon. 
     I got a card from my friend, Sara, today. She is a fellow military wife (though she chose Navy. Haha.) She and her family are in Hawaii, which I am so jealous of! She sent a picture of her TWO year old. I cannot believe Miss Reese is that old now! But she's gorgeous, and that's all that matters. :-) And my friend, Brittany, is dating a military man (also Navy; don't these girls know Army is the way to go?!) He's deploying soon, so I grabbed a little something for her and am going to mail it as soon as I'm off work at the same time the post office is open. 
     Cole and I are doing good. He had a birthday this week. He's 26 now, an old man! We both had to work on his birthday, so he took the day after off since I was off, too, and we relaxed, played video games, and ran around town. For his birthday, I got him a cookie cake, XBox points, and an antique Uncle Sam recruiting poster that I got framed for him. Uncle Sam took over Orlando Bloom's spot in the hallway, officially making the hallway Cole's "I Love Me" space. Though I was bummed to have to take down my Pirates of the Caribbean movie poster to make space for his Army stuff, I do have to say the hallway looks awesome now. 
     As far as adjusting to this podunk place, it is getting better. There are still days where I am like "What the heck?" For example, last weekend, I worked all weekend because the appliance store behind our Pier 1 was selling hotdogs for ten cents, so we were busy. Insert eye rolls here. But it isn't all bad. I've found ways to cope. For example, I do things to make me feel like I'm back home. I started buying lavender candles only because then it smells like my mother-in-law's condo (near the beach!) and makes me feel like we're all there, sitting on the front porch, chatting, and wining away. I buy handsoaps for the kitchen that either remind me of my mom or my aunt. I take the back roads when I drive home because then I drive along the river, and it reminds me of driving along the water back home. When I drive to work, I pretend I'm driving down I-26, and I feel a little better. It's the little things. Maybe I can fool myself into thinking I'm back there.
     Speaking of home, though, we did buy tickets to come back for a week! We'll be in Charleston in June! I could not be happier! I'm making sure to save up money so I can buy stuff at Margaritaville and Palmetto Moon to my heart's content. We're going back home for Father's Day and for my best friend, Mandi's, little girl's THIRD birthday. Rylie, when did you get that big?? I remember when Mandi was pregnant, and she called me crying because she wanted a McChicken or some cheesy fiesta potatoes from Taco Bell and either didn't have a dollar or a ride. And I'd go pick her up, and take her to McDonald's or Taco Bell to get the hormonal woman to quit crying. (Hmmm. That reminds me of when a certain Sara would call her husband at work and BEGGGGG him to bring her Cadbury Eggs. Haha!) But I seriously cannot wait to be home and see my family and friends and the wonderful city of Charleston! Brittany, you better be planning a beach day -- just remember Saturday and Sunday are a no-go; I already have plans those days!
     Oh, and my parents and brother came up for Easter. They drove and brought the dogs! Haha. It was so amazing having them here. Jordan is almost as tall as I am! They were so worried they would wear out their welcome because they stayed for four days, but I really wished they could have stayed longer! (And it was great seeing Jack and Porkchop!) It was so fun being out in public with them because my mom has a huge Southern accent, which brings mine out, too, and I never realized that my dad also had a Southern accent until he got up here! Everyone would ask us, "Where are you guys from?" Haha. Mom and I got to go shopping while Dad, Cole, and Jordan did a few mister fix-it jobs around the house. We finally finished decorating the house and hanging window treatments. We went to the Brice Prairie Pub that is down the street from our house (that we take EVERYONE to when they come visit!) My dad got to see the world's largest six pack downtown. We went to the Sweet Shop and the antique store downtown. We took them to Woodman's (one of the grocery stores here) so they could see the TWO LONG AISLES of cheese. Then on Easter, we made a frogmore stew and chilled around the house. I was an absolute mess when they left on Monday, but I am really thankful they made the two day drive safely! 
     That's about it for right now. Today, I went with one of the gals from work to get some lunch, and now I am going to finish up some laundry and get the house clean for the mister! But I promise to blog more, even if it is just about day to day nonsense!