They Happen in 3's + 1

Ever have one of those week's were you just want to wake up and hope that its all been a dream?????? Yea that was me this past week, it was awful and I never though it would end. It seemed like one thing after another kept going wrong. The bad luck streak was on my side and I still can't figure out why. There was only one more week that stood between me and Spring Break which = going home. I kept thinking I had to make it through another week still. How in the world am I going to make it. 

MONDAY-  Work went ok, the night before my phone was starting to act crazy. Long story short it wouldn't hold a charge. After work I couldn't even get it to turn on so I stopped by the Verizon store on my way home. They pretty much told me the charging input was broke, the insurance I pay for every month doesn't cover it, I'm not up for a upgrade till June (which I knew) and so there for I'd have to buy a new phone of find one to borrow. Awesome, I didn't have time to deal with it at the time I had dinner plans. After dinner I was home, had my phone plugged in charging or at least I though it was bc the charging light was on. Hubs and I are watching the season finally of the Biggest Loser when it starts to down poor and next thing you know BOOM!!!!!! And there went our TV, the lightening shot it AGAIN. Yes, again this happened last July - bad storm blow our TV out. (Yes we have it plugged in to a power surge on a inside wall.) Seriously you have got to be freaking kidding me. With that being our only TV in the house we called it a early night and went to bed. 

TUESDAY-  I was dealing with car issues. Back up about two week's, every so often I've been having to stop and put air in my tire. Ok like every other day almost and it was beginning to be a pain in the butt. On my lunch break Tuesday I decided to take it in to get looked at. While waiting I called our insurance company about the TV, we have a $200 deductible. Ok its not the price of a new TV so it could be worse but still. Come to find out there was a hole in my tire that went all the way through. Meaning it wasn't fixable, well not by a patch or plug any how. But by buying a Brand New Tired. UGH!!!!! Not sure If you remember but I have a 2011 Dodge Challenger with 20in (they are factory, not something I added) wheels. The guy working on my car gave me some prices on two tire bands that would fit my car. The Cheapest one total out the door, install w/ tax was $217.00 the other price which was the Firestone brand I have on there now was $242.00 install w/ tax out the door. YIKES!!!! I've got to talk this over with my husband first I told the guy. Can you at least put the old tire back on there for now. "No Mama, sorry I can not its not safe"ya, that's what I figured. Donut / spare it was. Talk about a heart breaking moment. My baby was looking a little ruff.

After work I checked out a few more  places for tire prices and the cheapest price I found total was $212.00 at Walmart outside Post Gate. I absolutely HATE HATE HATE that Walmart, I almost refuse to go there by myself I hate it that much. Its seriously GHETTO!!!!!! I figure well as long as I just have to drive around to the side go in through the automotive section I should be ok. So I sucked it up and went up there to order the tire bc of course its not something they have in stock. Anther day with the donut. 

WEDNESDAY- On my lunch break again I was headed out to try and figure out this TV issue. I decided to take it back to the same place we had it repaired at last year since they did a good job, quick turn around time and frankly I didn't have the energy to search for some were else. After I got lost trying to find the place, (coming from a different direction than before) almost in tears because I was on a time schedule, no phone (what did people do before cell phones, Tues. I had so much on my mind with the car I didn't even have time to figure out a new phone) or GPS I finally found the place. Paid my $50 deposit, left them the Hub's number since I didn't have a phone and was told we should hear from them the next day. A stop a the Verizon store down the street (a different one this time) was next. I went in explained my issue and the lady so kindly started helping me. She played around with the phone trying to get it to turn on or charge even after I told her it wouldn't. She pulled up our account and said "well it looks like we are going to have to order you another phone since this one isn't working. REALLY SCORE!!!! "But the lady at the other store on Monday said it wasn't covered under the warranty or insurance" I said. She replied with "well your paying for it so it should, let me check with my manager just to make sure" CRAP, Tiffany you should have just kept your mouth shut. She came back didn't say anything, verified my address and number again and confirmed that a new phone would be sent out. HELLO HAPPY DANCE!!!! Me: (trying not to sound pushy) "how long will that take?" Verizon Lady: "you should have it tomorrow afternoon" Continue Happy dance!!!! Me: "Will I need to sign for it?"Verizon Lady: "yes you will bc its coming FedEx" Awesome, no one is going to be home because we work. :( now what. Me: "can I just have it sent here to the store and come pick it up on my lunch or after work tomorrow". Verizon Lady: "Yes" 

So she does whatever it is she needs to do to continue the exchange and I head back to work. After work I go home let the pups out for a bit and then had back out to Walmart to get my tire fixed. I was half way off post when I remembered I never put the tire and wheel back in my car. (we had to take it out to get the TV in there) I was just glad I wasn't already off post. I double checked with the guy fixing my car if my tire could be fix and he confirmed it wasn't. Bummer, ok whatever its gotta get done. 

Thursday- Before I left work I called the Verizon store to see if my phone was in, this would save me a trip after work it if was and a trip down there on my lunch only to find out it wasn't there. The Customer Service rep checked and it wasn't bummer, ok I'll just go after work. I get home and what do you know there is a FedEx sticker on my door. AAAHHHH I was so mad, really how did that get mixed up. It was suppose to go to the store not my house, whatever I'm trying not to complain or get to upset since I'm getting it at no cost. I grab something to eat, let the pups run around while I look up directions to the FedEx store. This way after work I can go there to pick it up. I leave and head over to my friend Sarah's house who lives down the street so I can borrow her phone. We looked the number up bc it wasn't on the sticker only to find out that location is closed on Thursday's. NICE!!!! I called the 1-800 number and the lady told me the package had to be delivered, that the sender didn't want it picked up from a FedEx location. Seriously you have got to be kidding me. She put the request in to have it redelivered and I signed the skip and went back to stick it on my door. I came home after work and nothing. Well hopefully tomorrow I'll have it. This whole, no TV no Cell phone thing is really no fun. 

FRIDAY- I rushed home on my lunch because I had to take the pups to the vet so Bailey could get her eye's rechecked. When I pulled up the FedEx guy was at my house leave the package. YAY!!!!! I have a phone again. We found out last week she has dry eyes and her eye's aren't producing tear's any more. Which is causing her eye's to drain really bad and its pretty ugly. Also there was a ulcer on her right eye so we were having to do meds. We've been having to put artificial drops in her eye's, like people use as well as meds. Doing all 3 two times a day. Let me tell you this pups has got some STRONG eye lids because she sure can clamp them down shut when we try to put in the meds. I was really hoping for some good news at her check up. We've notice a little less draining with the meds but its still there. I'm sure if we were 100% consistent with putting in the drops and meds it would be even better but it seriously takes two people to do it because she is so strong. The Vet did a tear test and she is producing 5 tears a minute which is better than before were she didn't even make it to 5. But normal pups produce about 60-80 tears a minute so we still have a long long way to go. Good news it the ulcer is gone and we can stop with those meds. It just breaks my heart for my baby girl to be in pain. It's so sad because I wish there was more I could do. I rushed them home and headed back to work, I was going to be late and didn't think to tell the office what I was doing before I left in case I was late and I couldn't call because I didn't have a phone. Yay, I had my new one but I had to go get it activated after work. Before I left the house I FBed a co-worker who was on lunch at the same time as me and asked her to tell them what was going on. In hopes she would get it before she got back herself. 10 minutes late I showed up, thankfully she got my message and was able to let them know. Even though it was only 10 minutes and they understood what was going on I still felt awful for being late. All's I could think about was I only had 2 1/2 more hours and then I'd be home free for the weekend. Even though the hubs had to work all weekend and we had no TV I didn't care. I was going to be completely lazy and enjoy it. I didn't even feel like cooking dinner, it was just one of those days. Really it was one of those weeks if you couldn't tell. 

I'm really hoping next week is a better week, I only have to work 3 1/2 days and then I'm on VACAY till April 8th. As much as I'm going to miss my hubs I can not wait to go home!!!!!

HaPpY HaLlOwEeN :)

Halloween this year was by far one of the best. What started off as a pretty chill day turned in to run run go go. From lunch at Chick~Fil~a, shopping at Party City (the day of Halloween ahhh) a stop a Wal mart & then home to start cooking and finish decorating.
While Angela & I tackled the inside food and drink prep of the party, Austin and his friends finished setting up the outside and getting it super spooktacular. I think they had just as much fun setting up as they did scaring all the little kids.
Once everything was in place and everyone was dress we noticed that one family member was missing. I'll let you take a wild guess as to whom that was.....CHLOE.
Through all the kaoss she managed to make her way out the front door, (mind you that was open) past about 10 Jr high boys. We were all in a panic, walking up and down the street in the dark calling her name. How she got past all the boys we have no idea. But as we were walking up and down the street calling her name a family walked out of their house and asked "are you looking for a dog???" My first though was "no, we are just walking down the street calling for (heck I don't know)" so we say yes, and the lady replies "oh, we have her in the garage." Angela was not to happy that they put her in the garage but relieved that she had her back. We quickly made our way back home and put Chloe away and all was good from there.

From the loads of food we made and the pizza to the drinks that Cindy got we were set. I wished so bad that Jared could have been here to join in on the fun as well because I know he would have had so much fun.

Just hanging out with best friends a girl could ask for in the greatest state ever made for the best Halloween EVER. I wasn't planning on dressing up but the excitement suckered me in, I just love all Halloween.
Here is a small sneak peak of our unforgettable evening :) I made a bunch of new friends that just made the night even better. It's never a dull moment when Angela & I get together.







HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO EVERYONE, WE TRULY HAD A BLAST AND MADE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFE TIME. I AM SUPER STOKED ALREADY ABOUT NEXT YEARS HALLOWEEN ADVENTURES!!!!!

Busy Busy Busy Go Go Go

I landed in Texas at 7:35am Friday morning and it was go, go, go, from that moment. My mom, Mamaw & lil. cousin Shae picked me up. I had fresh lei's that I brought them from Hawaii and they just loved them.

We made a few stops here and there on our way to my Mamaw's house. Mom, Shae & I went to two of my favorite stores and even got Sonic first thing. I surprised my cousin little Robert at school.

That afternoon I went to see my favorite Aunt & Uncle and hung out with them all evening. Which included some shopping in Dallas & of course my uncle getting lost and frustrated as always. It was so funny, not to mention all the toll booths we had to go through.
Saturday morning I was up bright and early headed to meet my momma. We were going to Martin High School Craft Fair. YEAH!!!! I was so excited, I just love going to the craft fairs and seeing all the goodies. This year was one of the biggest shows they have had in a while. After a bit of shopping around, we made our way to Shae's game. She is a cheerleader for her school football team.


Talk about a cutie, she was just a doll out there cheering along. Man she cracks me up. I hate that I am missing out on my cousins growing up, I am so close to all of them and just in the 10~months that I have been in Hawaii they have changed so much.

Mom and I headed to another craft fair after that & then I was off to the state fair. BUT not before some major detours first. I was going to catch the train in Arlington and meet up with a few friends & well due to my lack of directions I went the wrong way & missed that train, long story short. I had Gabe giving me directions over the phone the second time on how to get to the train stop in South Irving. Finally made it there and had a 45min. wait till the next one came. About 2 hours after I started my journey to the State Fair 2 trains and I crap load of UT & OU fans I go there.

I met up with my sweet friend Kari and a few of her friends and we had a blast. We tryed so many different foods from French Fry's, Chocolate covered Strawberries, Fried Cheesecake, Funnel cake, Grilled Cheese, Hot Cocoa, Corn on the Cob and so much more. In between the food we caught a ride on the Ferris Wheel which was amazing seeing the whole view of the fair and downtown Dallas.
We ended the night at the Miranda Lambert concert which was just spectacular. She is so darn cute and has an amazing voice. Dancing the night away in the middle of thousands of people was the only way to keep warm, but we had a ball.















I am so happy to be back in Texas, I have missed it so much. Not the cold weather though, now I love love living in Hawaii even more because I don't freeze my butt off. There is still 3 weeks to go and I have so much to look forward to here, can't believe things are just starting.

And by the way Chloe is doing great, she is spoiled rotten by her mommy and daddy and they just love her to bits and pieces. She is so cute and so much smaller than I remember. I don't know if I am just use to being around my big puppies now and that's why she looks so small. But she is in good hands and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Angel & Pat for taking her in and taking such good care of her. You are the bestest friends I could ever ask for.

WLC GRADUATION....

I had been looking forward to Tuesday August 11, 2009 since before Jared even left for WLC. I just couldn't wait for it to be over with.
Then all of a sudden that changed, the thought of Graduation being on Tuesday that is. While at work this afternoon one of the mom's whom is a instructor at the Academy came into talk to one of the teachers in the class I was in. I over heard her talking about the Graduation and what not but really didn't pay any mind to it. Once She left I ask Michelle what she was saying (she knew Jared was @ WLC). She started telling me that due to the weather warning they were probably going to be changing the Ceremony to tonight and the plan was to have all the Soldiers out of there and home by 6:30pm. OMG, are you kidding me!!! At this point it hits Michelle that "Hey I need to go." I still had to go to Hawaii Kai & pick up Bailey Girl from her surgery the day before and get back to the house and get dressed and ready and it was 3:45pm. WOW, what was I going to do. The stress started to set in and fast.

(so this was my next 3 hrs.)
I grabbed my things rushed out the door briefly explaining to my Director what was going on. (thank goodness they are so understand at the CDC)
I hit the road for Hawaii Kai to get Bailey but not before calling my sweet friend Annie to see if she happen to have any more info. on what was going on since her husband to is a instructor at the NCO Academy.
I was on the H1 headed downtown and realized I forgot to stop and get gas which I really needed. Thankfully I was able to make it right to the vets office a hour later due to traffic & the gas light came on. Luckily there was a gas station right by the vets office. I called the vet to ask them to have Bailey ready to go when I go there because I was in a hurry, and well needless to say they didn't have her ready. UGH, this really is starting to suck.
Finally back on the road again, a hour and 15 minutes later thanks to traffic I made it home. At this time it's 10 minutes after 6:00pm, I quickly refilled one of the holes in the back yard with dirt. Took the swiffer over the floors once more and made sure the house was ready for Jared to come home. I jumped in the shower, put away the clean clothes that I had folded & put the rest of the pillow on the bed.
FEW, I thought I'm done & ready for whatever comes next. Once I got down stairs I opened the front door because the puppies love to just sit there and look out the screen door. I noticed a car a the end of our drive way and thought nothing of it because out stupid neighbor always are having people over blocking our drive way but then I saw a bag lend up against the post under our card port and about that time the LOVE OF MY LIFE COMES WALKING AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, I SCREAMED. I was so excited to see him standing there. His buddy Watson & his wife gave him a ride home so he could surprise me. (little did he know, I knew he would be coming home tonight I just didn't know when) I was so STOKED and couldn't stop jumping up and down. I just wrapped my arms around him and didn't let go for like 10 minutes. FINALLY I THOUGHT, IT'S OVER AND YOU ARE HOME WITH ME :).We headed out to the back yard to let the dogs out and he saw his surprise which he just loved, he totally was shocked that I had done everything I did. SCORE ON ME!!!!!
After a quick shower for My Love, I slipped into my Little Black Dress (the one I had planned on wearing to the ceremony) & off to dinner we went. Chili's it was because well it was close and that was the first thing that came to my mind.
Finally we were done with WLC, and life is normal again.
We had a great evening together as we always do, laughing, talking, cuddling, and just starring off into each others eyes. :)



On a plus note of WLC, Jared made the COMMANDANTS LIST!!!!!! Which means that he Graduated in the top 20% of all the soldiers at the Academy which was about 160 guys & gals. I couldn't of been more proud of my Love.
WAY TO GO BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOP WOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LoNeLy NiGhT's

After a long day at work I came home to a empty house.....:(, My Love has CQ tonight. And well not that its like he is gone for a month or more but aaahhhh, a night alone is horrible.
It couldn't of come at a worse time either. I have to have Dingo at the vet first thing bright & early in the morning @ 7:00am. No, problem you say the vet is right across post. WRONG, he is having surgery to get FIXED, tomorrow so we (I) are taking him to a vet in Hawaii Kai, almost 45minutes away. With rush hour traffic I am going to have to get up around 4:45am to leave by 5:30 so I can be there at 7:00am when they open so I can make it back to work by 8:00am to work my 8:00am-5:00pm shift. BLAH, that is going to just suck, but I gotta do it. The sad part is we wont know till 6pm Thursday night (tomorrow) if he will be able to come home that night or the next morning.
After getting my running around done this evening I ran home showered, changed & went to pick up dinner for Gabe, his request was Taco Bell & of course a Rock Star. Whatever he wants he gets :) he is so spoiled and I JUST LOVE LOVE doing it. :) He deserves nothing but the best and that's what I will make sure he has.
He truly is my knight in shining armor, the joy of my life and the apple of my eye. I couldn't imagine our life with out each other and I'm so grateful that I never will. Meeting Gabe and getting married to him is the best thing that has ever happen to me (really to either of us). He makes me smile and keeps me going each and every day. & SO SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate nights with out him, this will only be our 2ND night apart since he has been home and I am going crazy. I know I know, its the Army life and we are going to be spending many nights apart in the future I just hate it. Prior to the deployment we only spent a few weeks at a time together and lived in different states. It was hard don't get me wrong but now that we are LIVING TOGETHER & do EVERY THING TOGETHER, GOING EVERY WERE TOGETHER being away from him for any amount of time (outside of us at wrk) is KILLER. I hate it with every ounce of my body.
Oh the plus side he has Thursday & Friday off work so it will be a nice 3 day weekend together. I think we are going to take the truck & go do some four wheeling. :)
Off to bed I go 4:00am is going to be here before I know it. aaaaahhhhh