A little better

OK so we supposedly went underway. I don't call getting underway for two days to go to Sasebo to spend four days there to just turn around and head straight back up an underway. It really make put thing in perspective again. Going to sea for me is one of the most soothing things for me. A sailor belongs a ship and a ship belongs at sea.

Well I am counting down since I only have 11 months left till I leave Japan and go back to my family. Hopefully to my new little car if it is done by then. Yes a 6'1" man in little Smart Car, or as I like to call it a clown car.

I am also in constant antipisipation of the Chief's results since I know several people reviewing my package this year. So wish me luck.

Dying over here

It is really hard sometimes being alone and in foreign place. It is even harder when you don't have time to unwind and enjoy things. Leave was too short and I missed my wife the day I started leave because I knew I was leaving again.

Almost home

It has been a long time underway and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just have channel fever right now.

Hope everyone is watching Carrier.

Long time

Well it has been a long time since I have posted on here. Well if you are underway and as busy as I am you wouldn't have much time to write anything. Plus if you really know me you know I hate to write.

Well that was enough for me.

How do I love you?

In honor of this day set aside to celebrate Love (and to fill the coffers of Hallmark), I give you my Top 10 Reasons I Love My Husband:

10. His love of all things barbecue - seriously, I think he'd BBQ scrambled eggs if he could
9. The fact that he owns more pairs of shoes than I do - both work and non-work
8. He never gets mad when I buy something expensive
7. He doesn't believe me when he asks what's wrong and I say, "Nothing. I'm fine."
6. He gave up a week of his life to go to New Orleans with me to gut and rebuild houses with the Junior League
5. He looks so handsome in his uniform - not the Uncle Elmer overall outfit with the funky belt (why???), but the camis, the dress blues, and the dress dinner blues
4. He never complains when I spend time with the foster kids that I volunteer with, even when it conflicts with his birthday or our anniversary
3. He coaches youth sports even without kids of our own
2. He's such a wonderful cat daddy (even to Dave who persists in growling every time he comes in the room)

And, most importantly of all...
1. Because he loves me unconditionally, including all of my bad habits (most of which he doesn't think are bad at all), and has made me believe in "forever" again

Happy First Married Valentine's Day - I miss you!

Come home, your kittens miss you

Dear Daddy,

It is not much fun at home right now. Mommy keeps telling me to get off the coffee table (and the kitchen counters and the bedroom dresser) so that I can't demonstrate my superior jumping skills for Dave. Would you please let her know how important this is for my development? Also, she still isn't giving me as many kitty treats as Dave gets. (It's not my fault that he eats faster than me and tries to help me finish mine, too!) Finally, can you please remind Mommy to buy more kitty litter on her way home? (I think I need a box of my very own!)

I miss you,
Harry

p.s. Abby continues to growl when she sees me...would it be OK if I sat on her?

working on the resume

Well since I am close to getting out I don't know what to do about my resume. I want to make sure it is good.

I am so not tired because I took a huge nap.