I am a simple girl.....**

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Karmella's weather memoir:  My master has been happy its been sunny out, and I am pretty sure she is happy I haven't made any escapes lately....I think Ill stick around, she has been taking me for long walks in the afternoon sun and I like that.....

WAHOO! 1 Euro = $1.43 American- that is more like it!

Special Edition: The ARMS without LEGS Saga Continues!

Day 9:

On Wednesday I woke up on a mission.  I have got to get this house ready for my very first visitors to NEVER NEVER LAND, and I have to score Luigi a totally awesome birthday present.  

I went to Ansbach and did some research on the birthday present....so far I have not been impressed with the selection at our local PX for kids birthday presents.  


I also went to the Thrift store.  I have never been a Thrift store kinda gal....but as I have said recently before....I am starting to love the hunt for treasure.  I totally scored! I got 3 lamps- awesome vintage and two clocks for upstairs for 15 dolla!


ARMS finally got her nightstand lamp....which makes reading at night so much more enjoyable.  

My Book Review: 

Last night I finally finished the book I have been reading for many...many moons.  Its called 'The Girl Who Played with Fire, by Stieg Larsson, a Swedish writer.  My Sister Chach sent both 'The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo' and 'The Girl Who Played with Fire' to me.  

I wish I would have realized sooner that they are a series.....no wonder it was so hard for me to keep up- its because I started the second book of the series!?! So....all in all I liked the book, its kindive a female Jason Bourne action packed thriller....there was one part where they touched on the topic of boxing and I felt like the author did a good job...most times in movies and books when they talk about boxing they get it all wrong and its a huge turn off.  I did have a hard time getting into the book but that is because its a series.  


The frost earlier this week may or may not have ruined the possibility of fruit coming from the tree's in my yard.  I am super bummed about this because I was really looking forward to having the fruit for pies, jams and jellies.....Now its the most horrible waiting game ever.....will the fruit come or not?  The jury is still deliberating on the notion that if you break a mirror you have 7 years bad luck....


I have lived up to my promise to be a better pet owner.  Karmella has been taken on long leisurely walks every afternoon this week.  She is doing absolutely fabulous with her new training.  It makes me so happy that she is succeeding with the collar and she really seems to enjoy the structure and expectation.  My final opinion on shock collars: THEY ARE NOT CRUEL, THEY DO NOT BREAK THE SPIRIT OF THE DOG, THEY ARE GREAT TRAINING TOOLS!


I spent several hours weeding the veggie garden again....it gets so out of control so fast! I am anxiously waiting to plant.....I only have to wait a few more weeks and I can start planting everything I have been growing indoors for months!

Day 10:

Back in November.....I purchased a adorable Duvet Cover at Bed, Bath & Beyond, and after awhile I decided it wasn't quite right for the master bedroom.  Its just too bright and playful, so its perfect for my guest bedroom, but for the master bedroom I want something more romantic and neutral.  

I have literally fallen madly in love with 3 Duvets. 


Two have been at the Urban Outfitters website, but every time I have committed to ordering they have been sold out of the ones I like.  Seriously disappointed....I have started searching to the ends of the internet for a Duvet that would capture the feeling I want to have in my master bedroom.  


The other night I found one that I liked.  The more I looked at it and thought about it, the more I liked it.  Then I started to LOVE this Duvet.  So I ordered it, and I ordered some curtains I have been eyeballing for a while as well.  I was so relieved I had finally found a Duvet for my master bedroom that was perfect, and it would be here by the time LEGS returned from the field even more perfect!  

Side Note: Do you have any idea how much hideous bedding is out there?  I am talking COWS, SEA SHELLS, TEX MEX SOUTHWESTERN, PLAIN JANE BLAH, AFRICAN SAFARI, and ANIMAL PRINT.  How could you even sleep in a bed with COWS on it? And how could you even be romantic with somebody when your Duvet has African Elephants on it? 


I spent all the next day oooooogling over the Duvet.  Every time I got on my computer I would look at it and fantasize about it in my bedroom.  Don't judge me! For the first time in years, my house is finally feeling like my home!

Day 11: 

I woke up with a smile on my face....the sun is shining and its going to be a beautiful day....but I laid in bed, listening to the silence of the house...and I missed LEGS.....

I was also notified that the Duvet I fell madly in love with is SOLD OUT.....talk about Bad Bed Karma.  No Man. No Action. No Duvet.  Our bed is destitute.


Due to all this Osama Bin Laden business on the news I have noticed people making comments about the military, the economy and saying bad things about oil companies.....so I came across the most perfect quote from an expert in the field about the price of gas, and the theory of the oil companies screwing people at the pump.

This is for those of you who have recently indicated your negative feelings toward oil companies..."High oil prices are actually not favored by oil companies because we know that they will stunt economic growth....we much prefer a stable price with a reasonable profit margin, that way projects can be carefully planned and business can proceed without the boom and bust cycles."

I am so sick of people regurgitating what popular media barfs out....

I have a very large yard....and many of my friends with kids do not have large yards.  I have decided to have everybody over to my house on Saturday for 'Pack and Play.'  Pack a picnic for you and your kids and come play in my garden.  I told everybody to bring their own lunch, bring toys for kids and come on over.  

Since everybody is coming to 'see' my garden, I have been furiously working in the garden all week to get it looking its best for company.  I spent 6 hours today dealing with a severe weed problem in my front flower bed.  These particular weeds are really nasty and they are aggressive....to get rid of them you have to dig up the roots which lay horizontally like vines under the soil instead of vertically like most weeds......whew.....I am exhausted....

Day 12: 

I slept in late.....because I was at CHOLO's late.  She has Television at her house so we were up late watching some of the coverage on the Osama Bin Laden capture and death.  

In my mind:  Pakistan had to know he was there!  And all that money we send them in aide should stop immediately! 

Since my ankle has been feeling better, I hit the gym and walked on the treadmill for an hour on a steep incline with leg weights on.  I also hit my abs.  

Since everybody is coming tomorrow I have lots of chores to get done.  

I spent the afternoon finishing up in the Garden, getting the lawn furniture out of the ultimate spider's lair, hosing it off, getting the cushions put on it, and setting it up in the yard.  It looks great...and I am making chocolate chip cookies, popcorn, fruit punch, coffee and tea for my guests....

LEGS called....I can tell I am missing him because I keep 'barrowing' shirts from his closet...I know it sounds crazy but I feel close to him when I wear his clothes...and you know what- I don't mind looking homeless....

We  played a game we haven't played in a LONG time...its when we pick a place to meet in our dreams...tonight its 'the usual spot'...the usual spot is our dream house on our dream property....

I simply don't know how I would ever get through this without Karmella she is adorably keeping the loneliness at bay...

Guilty Pleasures:

A milka chocolate bar and brie cheese.

I finally finished my tub of cool whip light...  : /

A glass of red wine....

Finding reasons to be alone....

Random Thoughts:

Do people really think because I don't have kids I have nothing going on?  I don't have hobbies or a life?

My ankle is throbbing....I think I over did it....

YIKES.....that bedding is ridiculous....why can't I find something that is romantic, capturing and tasteful?

I haven't been as needy as I usually am with LEGS on the phone etc., I think he is wondering what is up.....but honestly.....I think I am finally getting the hang of this military wife thing....

I get invited to so much stuff.....I feel bad, but I am kindive a simple girl, I don't need a complicated social calender....if you want to hang out, come over here and plop down in a chair, and we can chat all day long....

Am I selfish b*tch?

Am I anti-social?

Maybe.....but all I need to be happy is two sticks and some string, some gym time, maybe a glass of red wine or some coffee, and to be outside.....I don't like spending money on dinner out....I don't like a bunch of complicated socially awkward events.....maybe I am not cut out to be a Officer's wife.....

OVER & OUT...

Just another day where I feel I am not cut out to be in the life of an unlikely military wife....**