Thursday Thirteen--Edition 2

Thursday THIRTEEN--2nd Edition

13 Things I will NOT miss about the cold weather in NJ

1. Multiple pairs of socks

2. Chapped lips, hands, skin, etc.

3. Wearing so many layers that you sweat on the bottom layer and then freeze when you go out into the cold because the bottom layer is so wet.

4. Cold feet and fingers.

5. Dirty snow

6. Waiting for the heat in the car to kick in.

7. Being stuck indoors because it is too cold to be outside.

8. Not being able to walk outside because of unshoveled sidewalks.

9. Salt stained cars

10. Shopping while dressed like an eskimo--too much trouble!

11. Craving comfort foods when you know they're not good for you!

12. Early darkness

13. Wet shoes on clean floors.

So long FLORIDA!

Well, it's been a busy, busy week..and I haven't had time to do anything that doesn't do with moving, cleaning, or leaving Florida. But, finally, we are finished and ready for our move to Thailand, and if our flight ever leaves the Orlando airport (we are stuck in a hotel for the night), the rest of my life will finally have a chance to begin!
In the past week, I have tossed things, packed things, sorted things that I need sooner from later, shipped things, stored things, and in the process, I've come to realize how much USELESS and POINTLESS JUNK that I have accumulated in my short life. When it comes down to it, I have had to realize that much of what I have I don't NEED, but yet it is so hard to part with some of those things and the memories that they have. I think that has been one of the hardest things that I have dealt with this week, along with deciding what I need to put into storage for the next few years (we are restricted as to how much weight we can ship). It's kinda sad that as the guys are packing my things (one of the benefits of the USAF is not having to actually pack your things yourself when you move!) I was thinking to myself, do I really need a whole box of beach shells when I am in Thailand, and actually letting the guys still pack it! It is so hard to prioritize when you are so overwhelmed. But we do live in a "material world"... (Thanks, Madonna)
And then there was the cleaning--I have never had such dishpan hands in my life! Prepping an entire house from corner to corner for an AF inspection was an absolute HORROR! I have never spent so much time scrubbing in my life! And I now can see the benefits to getting a maid for the next few years while in Thailand...it does have its perks, I guess!
Anyhow, as I ramble in this post, you can probably see the rambling that has been going on in my mind....so much to do, so much to miss.....so much to miss....
I can't go on writing any longer, I'll post more to this when I get my thoughts straight...

Thursday Thirteen--1st Edtion

Thirteen Things About ME This is my first attempt at a Thursday Thirteen.......so here it goes: 13 Things about me! 1…. I am an Air Force wife, and we're moving overseas in 10 days! 2. I love to drink Chocolate Martinis, and I especially love new martini recipes! 3. I am working on becoming a better runner--consistently making myself sweat it out is paying off (I hope!) 4. I love the beach and being in the sun, hence the great tan. 5. My grandma is one of the most important people in my life, and I miss her. 6. Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate..........enough said! 7. I am a teacher (although currently on hiatus because of the move),and I truly love watching children learn and grow. 8. Right now I should really be packing.......but I am obviously easily distracted. 9. I don't watch much TV, but if I do I tend to prefer the Food Network and GSN (can't beat those old-fashioned game shows!) 10. I tear through books on a daily basis, and I read the newspaper cover to cover almost everyday. 11. I love to cook and try new recipes. 12. I can wiggle my ears, touch my tongue to my nose, lift one eyebrow at a time, and juggle--I am quite self-entertaining! 13. My newest hobby is quilting, and I love to see the product of all my hardwork come to be. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)


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