These Are My Confessions

...I was supposed to post Will's graduation recap today. However, I've spent so much time piecing together the video that I still haven't finished the actual recap. Whoops.

...Will dreamt I was pregnant and I'm not entirely sure he was wrong. Don't freak out, though. I pretty much always think I'm knocked up.

...I can't wait for Nashville tonight. Wednesdays are adult TGIF for me.

...I've been taking Buzzfeed Quizzes on the DL. Apparently I've read more books than 95% of the population, I'm a Disney freak, I don't 'hate people', and I'm going to rule the world. The best, though, was how I don't have enough First World Problems. True story.

...I now want pizza.

...I'm completely off my eating schedule and have had a fierce sweet tooth!

...I'm secretly enjoying a workout hiatus. I'm still doing the #1800MinuteChallenge, but my shins are giving me trouble, and I'm not about to injure myself more by pushing too hard. I listen to my body when it tells me to slow down.

...I tried a fancy braid, which was a total fail.

I mean, if you look at it from either side, then sure it's okay, but from the front/top, I just see a lump of hair. Either I'm doing it wrong or my head just wasn't made for this style.

...I actually suck at hair. Hence why it's usually straight.

...I confess that I love you all, and I don't know where I'd be without all of you ;)

Linking up with Vodka And Soda!!

This New Life Comes With New Issues

From the moment we found out that Will was accepted to the Flight Warrant Program, a seed of fear was planted in me. I knew that with this amazing opportunity, lots of responsibility would follow, and it would be a completely uncharted territory for us. As of right now we are less than two months in, and we are already having to find major ways to adjust, and this weekend was a big indicator of just how much compromise is going to have to happen. We are still in the 'easy' part of all of this training, and yet he's already inundated with classes and tests. So much so, that 95% of the things I've said in the last two weeks have gone in one ear and out the other. I felt guilty getting upset about it because I know that he's not doing it on purpose, but after keeping my mouth shut for those two weeks, I finally had to speak up.

I'm not gonna lie, Will has had it pretty lucky the last four years because I've refused to be a 'nag' or drill things in his head. He's an amazing husband, so I don't want to disrespect him by taking on the nag role that society tells us is okay. That being said, now that he has so much on his plate, I'm going to have to find a way to vocalize my needs in order to have peace, and luckily, this weekend we started working on that process. He's come to understand that tunnel vision isn't going to work for the next year and a half, and I'm beginning to accept that I may have to snap him out of it when he ends up back in that state. This is going to take a team effort, so I'm just thankful we make a great team.

Just as I thought, this was not a relaxing weekend, but it was a fun one. Other than the powwow that Will and I had to have, we had time with friends and family, enjoyed paradise, and we still found time for Will to study. I guess if this has to be the new normal, it could most definitely be worse. All that matters is that I'm happy to have such a great husband to support, and we are making our marriage even stronger while learning to adapt to this new situation.

I was about to type good luck on the test today, but I'm happy to report he scored 103! He never ceases to amaze me. One test down, a year and a half more to go. We've got this!

I Think I Really Found My Calling This Time

Considering I don't have a job, I'm far too excited for it to be Friday. In my defense, I've been blogging, working on a video of graduation week, cooking, cleaning, working out, and attending two Fort Rucker events, but sheesh...where are my bonbons and mimosas? We did have Mint Julep's at the FRSC luncheon, but ssshhh... That was supposed to be a business luncheon, and by business, I mean Derby themed par-tay. Some of you may have seen the hat I made for the occasion, but here it is!

Apparently, I was a hat designer in another life, because I had no clue I had that in me. Who knew at twenty-eight I'd be discovering hidden talents. At least I have some, I guess?

There was a contest for best hat, but alas I didn't win. Not that I needed any confirmation that my hat was bomb.com and was the best, because well- duh! I still had a lot of fun, and was offered the position of Secretary on the executive board. It must have been the hat; It screams "I'm a great typer." Yes, I know typer isn't a word.

Dress H&M Here, Still Available in Black

All I can say is thank goodness it's time to take a break. We are heading home for the weekend, and if I don't make it to the beach this time, heads will roll. We are dropping Weiser off  to be pampered this weekend, and then it's time for 'us' time... Well, actually I wish I meant that.... Instead of the romantic getaway I was hoping for, we will be attending a birthday, visiting family, studying, and attending an anniversary brunch. So yeah...It's going to be the longest short weekend ever. Next week. Next week, I'll take a break....

Cheers to the freakin' weekend. I'll drink to that! Yeah-eah.
Now you have that song stuck in your head. You're welcome.

I Had Gator Tail At Frogz

To get the bad out of the way first, I went to the doctor AGAIN Friday. A slew of doctors determined that I was not on steroids long enough, so now I'm on a nine day regimen. If I end up with moon-face, we'll know why, and if you don't know what that is, don't google it. Trust me. I've isolated everything I've tried that's new, and I'm beginning to think it really is allergies or my skin climatizing. I took it upon myself to book a dermatologist appointment just in case, so one way or another- I'm getting rid of this ish. In case anyone thinks I'm overreacting, my doctor actually said, "Well, I don't think it's Shingles..." WTH?

Will is so understanding and amazing that he offered to put off our plans for the evening because he knows I don't like to wear foundation or powder, but I wasn't going to let this crap put a damper on my plans. I slapped some makeup on and off we went.

We had a great time at the Art Walk they have downtown, but the best part was our belated Anniversary dinner. Obviously, my hot date was the best part, but said hot date took me to one of the coolest restaurants I've ever visited. Sure Frogz is in the middle of nowhere, built out of an old dilapidated house, and might not shine in a big city, but the ambiance was great, it was only a few miles out of town, and the food was TOODIEFOR.

Just a little bit of paradise in the middle of the country...

True to form, the boys decided that graduation called for a BBQ on Saturday. Everyone was mad at me because I couldn't drink, but I told them I was saving them from the witch I could turn into while mixing alcohol and steroids. Good news is, I still had fun and we didn't have to walk home. There were some nice ladies there too, and I did get invited to a Tupperware party, but then they didn't ask to exchange info. Of course, I could have just offered mine up, but I feel like a guy who doesn't want to be that guy shoving his number in girl's faces. Hence why military spouses compare finding new friends to dating.

By Sunday, we were both spent. I feel like life has been non-stop since we got here, so we had a much needed day of rest. We hit up Redbox for a movie marathon and parked our butts on the couch all day. Will had to carb load for a Physical Fitness test the next day, so the only thing that got me off that couch was makin' some banging spaghetti. I decided to put my own spin on The Pioneer Woman's Spaghetti Recipe, and I got to use the fresh herbs and veggies from my MIL's garden! Oh, how I love the real stuff.

1 lb ground beef (as lean as you can get it)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 whole large yellow onion diced
1 whole bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup dry red wine
2 cans (14 Ounce) Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 can (small, 4-ounce) Tomato Paste
1 cup Newman's Own Marinara Sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
2 whole bay leaves
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Noodles of choice (I used sweet potato noodles, YUM)

In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and set aside.
You won't have a ton of grease with the lean meat, so just soak the excess up with a napkin, but DO NOT clean the pot. Drizzle in olive oil, when it is heated, throw in the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to saute for 7 minutes.
Pour in wine, allow it to bubble up, and reduce for 1-2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and marinara sauce, ground beef, and seasonings. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.
Half an hour before serving, add the minced parsley and grated Parmesan. Stir to combine, then put the lid back on and allow it to simmer until supper!

All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Sure, I wish I wasn't having to deal with my stupid face, but other people have worse problems. I just keep reciting one of my favorite sayings... 

“If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.”- Regina Brett

Just marinate on that, and enjoy the rest of your week!