Top Ten What I Will Miss About Japan

10.  I will miss fresh sushi!  I use to think sushi was California Rolls........HAAAAAA!  I thinks not now!  I loves me some tuna! 

9.   Speaking of food......I will miss their scrumdiddlyumptious candy and all sorts of "yummy to your tummy" snacks.  They have something for all sorts of palates.  Whether you want something sweet or sour...or perhaps you want a Ube ice cream (Purple yam ice cream) or squid flavored lollipop (who doesn't want that!).  It's endless!

8.  Okinawan dance........Eisa!  How I miss watching it so or just hearing it randomly down some street.  The first time I seen and heard it I thought I was going to cry (don't tell anyone).  The amount of heart and soul that the locals put into it does not go unnoticed. I can feel the heart of the people running through my body.  I can't even begin to explain.  Something always comes over me.  I don't know if it is spirtual or what..........ah............forget it.  You know what I mean.  I'll miss it. 

7.  I loves me some karaoke.  I got hooked in Okinawa and have had several nights out at karaoke bars.  I don't recall them back in the states.  I do love the open bar scene and making a fool of yourself in public, but it's also nice to be able to have your own room and commence to embarrassing yourself amongst folks you know.  Plus they bring you drinks and food if you want.  Special phone in each room.  Yes.....you have to pay for it, but you don't have to leave your party room for anything.......unless you must tinkle.  Even than, you really don't have to leave the room.  -HUSH....who said that?-

6.  OMG......their WASHLET!!!  If I had a toilet that was nice and warm when I sat on it, played the sound of waterfall, squirted water on your booty hole or front ...........I would never leave the bathroom.  I'm so buying one for my future home.  In every single bathroom. 

5.   Winning at poker all the time.  I feel so horrible taking my friends money each and every time we play(giggle giggle).  It's so easy though.  I could do it blindfolded.  Although I will miss it....at the same time......I need a challenge!  Jeff, Jason, Jess, Mr. Riggs, Steve, Ivan, Melissa...........You should probably get my autograph now......mark my word......I will someday win the WSOP!  


4.  Feeling safe.  I could walk around Japan and not have to worry about someone trying to mug, rape, or harm me in any way.  The well-being for my children and I was never a concern when out and about.  I left my purse at the airport one time traveling to Thailand.  Ask me if I was worried?  Huh?  Ooooo.....nooooo.....I knew once I returned it would be turned in and all items would still be there.  How great is that!

3.  Traveling and learning the culture.  I've been fortunate enough to travel the world on Uncle Sam's dolla dolla bill y'all, but there is so much more to see here and I won't be able to see all that I wanted in 6 more weeks.  That was piss poor planning on my part.  :(  I am very appreciative of what I have been able to see with my Family and by myself.  Not everyone gets this opportunity.


2.  Command!  It's been the most job satisfaction position that I have held in my 17 years in the military.  I've learned so much from my seniors, peers and the Soldiers.  I just hope that I was able to make a difference in their lives as well.  I'm walking away from Command here soon feeling confident that they will be in good hands and knowing that each and every one of my Soldiers will be successful.  Whether it's the decision to continue in the military or if they choose to get out.  They have the tools.  I just hope they paid attention.  LOL.


1.  I'm not one to make lots of friends.  I mean, I have aquaintences, but friends.......you are pretty darn special if I have you in that boat.  LOL.  I will miss the few friends that I do have here, but I hope to keep the communication going and maybe someday meet you in Vegas during the WSOP (those that play of course).  Damn......those are some big dreams I have for you guys.  You really must mean a lot to me.  LMAO.

Sad Face

Want in one hand.........shit in the other.  Well, I have a handful of dung that I wish I could get away with and act like an ape and throw it at someone in particular without getting in even more poop.  You ever feel that way?  Just asking.

 The great think about our imagination is just that........it's endless.  The world is yours to imagine whatever your little heart desires. I will tilt my head slightly to the right, look up in the sky and dream of the many ways I could endure EVIL onto this....this.....UGH.  I'm thinking petroleum (thanks Battle for that), a drive by, quartering, a swift kick in the gonads........endless.  

It's just that you want something so bad, it's handed to you on a silver platter.......than.........WABOOSH!  Yes....WABOOSH!  Your dreams stripped away for a moment.  Just makes you want to stab someone with a steely knife. The closer it gets to when something was suppose to happen, the more chapped I get.  Perhaps I'm just a bit spoiled because I'm still going to get what I want.  Just not on my glidepath. 

It's like the picture below. 

Yaaaa...........here you go........sure........not a problem.......so stoked about it for you.......ROCK ON......no issues here..........it's all yours..........take it.........do what you want with it.......GO FOR IT........DIG IN.........have a bite.............

SYK!!!  No no no..........not right now silly rabbit.  Tricks are for kids. 

Sad face.

Life

When life gives you lemons................you make margaritas!

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love My Husband

10.  He ALWAYS takes my feelings into consideration and usually lets me win when I shouldn't.  :(  I can certainly learn from him.  I will admit,  I can be a mega bitch sometimes.  I LOVE YOU MIKE!

9.  He loves me soooo good (bow chica wow wow).  Hence 5 children. 

8.  He's my first, my last, my everything, and the answer to all my dreams....wait....are those my own words?  LOL.  O well.....he is.  Through the hardest times in our life.....he has NEVER discarded me or walked away.  Believe me, if you know my personality......you would want to run like the wind....wait.....I think I've been doing too much karaoke.  LOL.
 

7.  I love the way I could start a sentence and he can end it for me.  The way I try to explain something (VERY VAGUE) and he knows EXACTLY what I'm talking about.  XOXOXO!

6. I love that he will take care of all those nasty tasks that I just don't want to do.  Like changing those dirty ole diapers that run up the back (gag) or puke from one of the kids when they are sick (gag) or even when mommy is sick.  He cares.

5.  I love the fact that we share one passion together (other than our Family).  TEXAS HOLD'EM!!!  I just feel so horrible for him when I kick his ass on the felt.  ;)  What? What?  It's true.  ;)

4.  I love that he loves me no matter how pleasantly plump I am.  He tells me just about every single day how beautiful I am no matter how I look.  He loves me for me (I'm still getting my boobs!).  He makes me feel beautiful inside and out.

3.  I love the way we have grown in our relationship.  How much we truly trust each other as all relationships should.  Without trust....leads hardship.  We are one.

2.  He is the greatest husband I've ever had!!!!  Okay, he IS the greatest husband ANYONE could have.  He's ALL MINE!  He takes care of me and supports me.  I love him for this.

1.  He is the BEST daddy EVER.  He truly takes care of our children.  Makes sure they come first.  Makes sure when they are down that he tries to resolve the issue going through their little brains.  He plays with them.  Helps them with their homework.  Is the doctor when they are sick.  He's their cook, their chauffeur,  their maid, their disciplinary, their friend..........he is the best role model a child could have.  Well......everyone has their flaws.....so I will admit.....if he could just give them less chips.  LOL.  Sorry....had to throw that in there.  :(  I love you Michael Lee Medley!!!!!

IDK

I don't know, but I just haven't been in the mood to blog.  I can't blame it on the earthquake or my Family departing.  I can't say I haven't had the time because I have more than enough time on my hands right now.  I just.......well........too darn lazy, I guess.  I'm famous for starting personal projects and never finishing it.  Mike can atest to this, but the one that I truly want to push forward with is this whole blog thingy.  It allows for my friends and relatives to read and track what is happening in our lives.

So, where do I start?  How about 11 March 2011.  This is a pretty significant day.  I've never been in an earthquake per say.  Sure, I've felt tremors here and there, but WOW.....this was mothernature at her best.  I was sitting in the BN XO's office with a couple other folks.  The BN XO's office is like the hub for people to release all issues.  What's great about it is that when I walk out his door I have my problems pretty much resolved.  Whether it's him or some other random character trying to get results....you leave with an answer.  Anyways, so there we were, trying to resolve issues.  Next thing you know the earth was shaking as if we were in a snowglobe and someone was wanting to see the perty snow rise and fall.  I have to be honest...I wasn't scared in the least.  I was like "WOOOO, this is awesome!"  After we assemble outside (okay.....not a smart thing with all the powerlines and other structures that can easily topple on someone), take accountability, get the ALL CLEAR.....we head back inside.  So, where do I go?  Yes, the BN XO's office.  Hmmm.....where did he disappear to?  Ahhh, he's outside.  LOL.  Where do I go?  YES....outside.  The earth begins to shake again.  Literally, I'm swaying left to right.  It's wicked crazy.  I'm thinking to myself that this is so sweet.  I regret those thoughts.  I surely didn't think of the 2nd and 3rd order effects from this massive quake.  People lost their lives cause of this (God bless them).  Not much later came the tsunami, mad issues with the power plant, and the hustle and bustle to get Families that want to voluntary depart the AO to feel safe.  That's where I am right now in life.  My Family is gone.  They will not return back to Japan.  Following this assignment I will more than likely deploy.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a trooper and can handle the situation, but it does tug at my heart knowing they miss me so.  I would like to think that I AM the glue that keeps this Family together.  LOL!!!  What?  It's true.  ;)  I'm so fortunate that I have such a wonderful husband.  He's not only that, but he's a KICK ASS DADDY!  I know my children are well taken care of and that gives me piece of mind. 

And pray tell what you have been up to, since your husband and kids are away?  Let's see, I plead the 5th!!!!  No really, my days consist of work, coming home and lots of Facebook.  Wednesday is my night to play poker at the Camp Zama Community Club and the weekends I mope around the house.  ALL DAY LONG.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  ;)  I do miss my Family, but it is what it is.  I would prefer it was me gone than my husband.  I just don't think he would be able to handle it as well as I.  Not that he loves them more or he is weaker......it's just........difficult to explain really.  I guess I'm use to being gone.  Whether its a night, week, months.  I can deal with it. 

So anyways, here I am.  Sitting on my la-z-boy.  I have about 3 more months of this and i'm outta here.  I will miss Japan dearly.  I'm not through with her yet though.  So many places to explore yet.  Wish the Family could join me, but I'm not going to mope around the house.  HAHAHA.  Love each and every one of you.  See you on the flip side.

XOXOXOXO

I Stand By My Decision!

There are times in your life that you are going to have to make difficult decisions.  Once you have assessed the situation, laid out the different courses of actions (COA)....final step is to select the best COA and move out.  Don't feel bad because you have onsies or twosies that disagree.  Just make a decision.  There's never a time when the entire audience will completely agree with you.  

Mother Nature

Mother nature can be a real bitch sometimes. Below is a video taken by a lady here on Camp Zama during the largest earthquake I have experienced.  As a matter of fact, it is reportedly the biggest recorded in Japanese history and the 5th largest in the world.  8.9-magnitude earthquake.  Crazy.  So many lives lost.