Trials and Tribulations

I have often in the past few months asked myself, why me? Yes I have felt pity for myself, I hate admitting it almost more than I hate feeling it.

We have had a really rough few months. You might be asking why? Well, we have completely turned our lives upside down. My husband got out of the military and we moved to the grand 'ol state he calls home, mainly due to being promised a job. With the few belongings we could pack, our 3 furbabies in tow and our household goods being shipped to Texas, only to arrive and find said job is no longer available.

I think that's the point where I actually had a break down. Moving back to the states was already stressful and cost us a load of money and here we were staying at a family members house (kicking a little girl out of her room!) with no jobs or prospects in sight. It was not good.

I started job hunting as though my life depended on it. I managed to get a decent job, I am pretty lucky. That is something I have to remind myself of almost daily. Like it's my new mantra. The husband still hasn't' found a decent job. He is currently working as a mechanic, he's more or less a day laborer.

As I remember our struggles of being newly married and moving overseas, nothing could have prepared us for this. We were living it up while stationed in Italy, we had everything we could want or need. We were debt free. It was wonderful.

I understand our economy isn't great, I really really do. But in a rural country area, it isn't actually effected the same ways every where else has been. Being so hard up is shocking and extremely scary. We aren't sure what direction to even try to go in, we are just trying to make it. I look forward to the day everything changes, part of me is praying for it.

I didn't know what I was going talk about when I started this entry, I didn't think it would take this turn. I am not trying to depress anyone. I'm not even sure I will even keep this posted. I am simply stating the truth, well our truth at least.

What instigated it was reading http://www.wearethatfamily.com/ the stand by your man entry.

I feel I have stood by my man, scared as I was and it hasn't worked out so well. I am a city girl, living in the country with some seriously country folks [not that being country is bad, just makes me chuckle sometimes].

I hope you read the "we are that family's" entry and maybe it will inspire you to do something you may be afraid of.

Scary new things can be fun, so long as they work out.

Picture-less

Ok, that isn't a word, but that's just how sad I am. We have officially moved and I have no photographic evidence. Where we live is beautiful. Old tractors waiting to be photographed along with my pup running around all excited, exploring and getting insanely curious about horses, chickens and bulls.

I did not pack my DSLR charger or my little cameras charger. Apparently I suck at packing.

I'm hoping to find a suitable replacement for the big camera, I've been itching to get out there and take pictures. The Texas countryside is just so pretty (minus the snakes & bugs!).

Color Fun

Jessica & Abby have such different pallettes I thought it'd be fun to see what mine is.

Christina, you are a Global Casual

Your home is warm and inviting, and expresses your curiosity and zest for life. You have wide-ranging interests, and an appreciation for many different cultures and ways of life. You bring a sense of the far-flung world into your home through its décor through unique or artisan-made treasures. Objects in your home tend to reflect your personality, your passions, your values, and your eclectic interests. This gives your home a sense of intrigue and comfort.
You value comfort. Your home is a warm and open friendly place, and you feel happiest when everyone is cared for and relaxed in your space. Elements like pillows, throws, overstuffed furniture, and good lighting set the mood. You may also enjoy layering different fabrics or mixing patterns to create a cozy effect.


Your Happy Home Colors

Moving

Finally.

I have found a small (very very small) apartment for us. We will be moving this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. My in-laws have been wonderful to us, but it is definitely time to have our own space, even one this teeny.

Once we move, I will encourage Joe to look into Peace Officer Schools closer to our new residence, but one step at a time.

We will be living on an old farm, with animals. I'm sure this will be a fun experience especially for Gela; she's never met a chicken before.

Even though I've only been at my job for a couple months it is going well. Once we get set up, I will take and post some pictures.

New Chapters

It feels as though we are almost beginning our new life here, we just need a few more things to fall in place. I recently started a new job (I'm the Executive Assistant to the CEO of a hospital), which is great but quite far from where we are currently staying. Now we just need to get Joe a job and a place to live, then we can actually feel like we are living here.

T-ball dreams

Having missed out on the last three years of our niece & nephew's lives we are trying to have as much fun as possible with them. Our nephew had a T-ball game and it was the cutest thing ever!

Fish Tales

Joe has been going on & on about fishing, more specifically fishing with Daryl our brother in law. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when Joe insisted we go fishing the very day we arrived in Texas; everyone obliged and we went. 15 minutes into fishing my pole went nuts, I caught this little guy

The boys are estimating it at around 50 lbs!

We are staying with Joe's sister, brother in law and their two kids; all of whom we haven't seen in three years. It's been interesting and fun living with kids and family.

We have started looking for jobs and a place to live, we have a lot on our plate but are REALLY hoping for the best, of course we wouldn't mind some good luck sent our way ; )

**No harm came to the fish, we threw them back in.