I don't have many pictures of the two of us... I'll have to get more in Maui!

Day 18

After missing eight consecutive days of posting I don't know exactly what to say. It's been one crazy week for me and I still haven't collected my thoughts perhaps. I feel a bit ashamed that I haven't posted but I also feel bad that I haven't had very much contact with Richard. Without a phone he couldn't contact me and he has to really far to get to a computer for e-mailing. luckily I've sent a few and have thus far received two from him. I miss him so much but I feel very satisfied somehow to realize how much I really do care for him. My dear friend Ashley brought up the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" last night and here are my thoughts: yes in many cases it does make the heart grow fonder. It's all the little things you notice throughout the day that remind you of them, that make you want to tell them about your day and call home just to say goodnight and I love you. But absence can also provide one with an opportunity to learn. The more you are away from that person and you have to get used to the idea that you may not see them for a very long time you find other things to occupy your mind. You learn new things about yourself. I'm sure Richard and I can get through this year just fine. He really is an incredibly special person and I am lucky to have him in my life. I wonder what it will be like when he gets back and we begin spending so much time together. How will it change? I've always had a strong independent streak and many times I jump without looking but I love to know that I have stable roots and that there is someone there for me that I can share my love with. That, I believe is the best thing about family. (I'm skipping around....no focus)
Yesterday I watched Zombieland...Richard has been trying to get me to see that for a while. It was so funny. A very witty adorable movie. Anyway.... my weird unfocused ramblings are running dry so I think I'll just stop there, it may be a while before I post again.

Day 10....yes I know I missed four :(

So I've been very busy with work and have failed to post the last four days. Today is Wed. Jan. 27 10:40pm my time, and Thurs. Jan. 28, about 11:00 am Richard's time. On the 24th Richard's "camp" for lack of a better word had a missile attack or something and he injured his foot but it luckily is nothing serious. I wish I could take care of him but I know he's fine. Valentine's day is coming up so I need to send off something soon if I want it to get to him in time. I really need to get it all together soon. So we have finally decided on our vacation spot for his mid-tour leave. Maui, two weeks....but that won't happen for another few months. I need to stop eating cookies! I am going to start on my care package tomorrow and look into registering for spring quarter classes!

Day 6

Yay! Finally heard from him. It was so nice to get the call this morning. It woke me up so I'm sure I sounded like such a dork at 5:30 in the morning...It was 5 pm his time. We talked a little more about our vacation today. If he can't get a passport by the time his mid-tour leave rolls around we're going to Hawaii; if he can it's going to be Tahiti! Although I have to get myself a passport first. And a new swimsuit :) I'm thinking either green or purple this year. Very optimistic about the future. Today was very nice and felt quite productive. I feel like God really knows what he's doing and he's leading me in the right direction anymore.

Day 5

Still haven't heard from Richard. I pray he's ok. Miss him so much. Can't think of much to say today because I don't wanna sound dramatic.

Day 4

Short post today....Haven't heard from Richard all day. No e-mails from today either; luckily there was one from yesterday. He started on a list of things he wants for his first care package. I don't know where he is or when I'll be able to talk to him again but I hope it's soon. I miss him. Note: watching the TV show Bones, it's one of his favorites...I have to get started on getting my passport soon so we can go on our vacation when he gets his mid-tour leave.

Day 3

Still waiting for the call....
I had a very pleasant wake-up call this morning about 6 o'clock from Richard. It was so good to hear his voice. I've been listening to Etta James for the last twenty minutes just feeling happy. Today has been a very good day. I feel accomplished and happy. Got a very nice e-mail from Richard. They're leaving the base they're at now and moving on tonight; weather permitting. I guess a blizzard is in the forecast. Hope he stays warm and safe. My prayers are with all of them.