Back to Real Life

I have returned from my rocky and rainy cruise to Nassau Bahamas. Overall the cruise experience (since this was my first time) was a blast, but the weather did suck. However, we made the most of it, made new friends and ate plenty =) That is probably my favorite part... I can order and eat anything I want? And its all free? And I can have 3 (or more) soft-serve ice cream cones each day if I want?? Amazing. I cannot wait to go on another cruise, stand-by for those plans though.
As for now I am back to work (actually finishing my first night back now). Of course Memorial Day would be the first sunny day we have had in weeks and I did not get to celebrate with friends and cook-outs, but had to come to work, and not get paid holiday pay but that is a whole different story! I did enjoy a couple of hours of sun at the pool this afternoon so I am thankful for that.
This week is exciting because my fun friend Lisa (aka KitKat) from NC is coming to town and I can hardly contain my excitement!! Lisa and I met while I worked at UNC this last time, but unfortunately our friendship started closer to the end of my time there and not the beginning =(
But at least we have remained close since my leaving and geographically I think we can manage many more fun reunions and we are looking forward to this one tons!
After Lisa leaves I work a few more days again and then BW comes home (again) for the last time before his actual deployment. I am so excited to be done with work-ups. For those of you who don't have to experience them you are lucky, they are the worst part I am certain. For those of you who have been through them, I am sure you can understand!

I do hope that y'all had a wonderful holiday weekend and a great Memorial Day. I did spend a lot of time thinking about the day and those loved ones of mine who the day is meant for. I remember with a heavy heart those lost just this past week in an accident off BW's boat during a training exercise in preparation for their deployment. I remember a dear friend, Eric, who gave his life for my freedom. And I remember so many others who I love who have served and given up so much for my freedom as well. THANK YOU is not enough... for those who serve or for those who are at home supporting and missing them, but it is the best I have.