Wow, I can't believe that its been so long since I've posted! I don't even know where last week went! It went by so fast and I was so busy that it seems like a blur looking back at it. Its a bummer that I wasn't able to blog at all last week because it was probably the funnest week I've had here in Columbus. Almost every night there was a class event or spouse event to go to and I was excited and eager to go to them all!
Tuesday night was the Officer's Spouse Club social on base. It was an ice cream social and it was fun but a little bit awkward. The new girls there (including me) were really singled out and ended up being roped into doing all these base and community things involuntarily. I was glad I went with some girls I knew because otherwise I probably would have had an awful time. I'm not sure yet whether or not I will join the club.
Wednesday night I went to a jewelry party that my friend Katie was having and Thursday night was Jake's class' Pilot Partner's welcome dinner. Basically at the Pilot Partners thing, we just went to meet with the business that is sponsoring Jake's UPT class. We had dinner, talked with people from the community, and thanked them for their involvement. It was funny, because of where I work, I have already met a lot of people in the community. I was actually introducing people in our class to people I have met through work. It was great!
Friday night was by far the best night of the week! My friend Ann and I decided that we needed a girls night out. So we ditched the hubbys and went out to Applebees for dinner and then went to the movies to see The Time Travelers Wife. We had an awesome night out and I haven't laughed so hard in so long! I see us having many more fun girl nights this year!
The weather this past weekend was probably the best weather we've had since Jake and I moved out here. It was only in the 80s and it was completely dry heat! No humidity! Crazy!! Jake and I took advantage of that on Saturday by going on a bike ride around base and then eating a nice dinner out on our patio (which thank goodness is screened because otherwise the bugs would have eaten us alive!) Sunday was great too; we carpooled with some people from our class out to church and then came back and us girls headed to the pool! We all just relaxed and talked and enjoyed the amazing weather. Then my friend Patty called and said that her and her husband had finally arrived on base! Jake and I know them from L.A. and have been anxiously awaiting their move to Columbus. We spent the night showing them around base and then we headed into town for a yummy southern style dinner. I had such a great time and forgot how alike Patty and I are. I think we could just talk for hours! Welcome to Columbus Patty!
We also had a furry little visitor stay with us last night, Charlie (Patty's dog). They weren't able to get pet friendly lodging for the night so we offered to watch him. We had a great time and Bailey loved it! I don't think they stopped playing all night! It made me realize how badly Bailey needs to be around another dog. Jake and I want to get another one so bad but we really feel like we should wait until the housing people will let us put our fence up. In the meantime, Bailey has been getting lots of time with other dogs in the neighborhood lately. There are a few girls that live around me that take their dogs on a long walk every night together and they invited me to go the other night. I really appreciated that because lately Jake has had too much studying to do to walk with me and Bailey so we usually go by ourselves. Now, walking with the other girls has become almost a nightly thing and I always look forward to it (as does Bailey I'm sure!)
In conclusion, life is great here in Columbus. Its definitely home for me now and its great to finally see where I fit in all this. I'm so thankful for the work God has done in my life up to this point to get me here and its great to see that when I trust in Him, He always provides!
Hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Happy Monday!
Blog Timeline
Here's a little guide to how my life has evolved since this blog first started back in 2008. Looking back now, I've gone through some very distinct and significant chapters. The archives at the bottom follow along accordingly :)
December 2008-July 2010:
Graduating from college, experiencing life as newlyweds, moving to the far-away land of Mississippi, enduring the hectic lifestyle of Air Force pilot training, discovering my passion for web design, and transitioning into life as a real "grown-up".
August 2010- December 2010:
Moving back in with my parents in California while Jake was away at training in Oklahoma, living in a complete state of "limbo", growing my newly launched web design business, and loving life back on the best coast - oops! - I mean west coast ;)
January 2011- March 2012:
Discovering what it's like to have life-altering medical issues, struggling through tragic loss, physical pain, emotional pain, never-ending doctor's appointments and medical tests, all while trying to start our new life at Travis AFB... Learning to trust God even in the darkest times and constantly praying for healing.
April 2012- Present Day:
Experiencing healing from my physical pain, enjoying a career that I absolutely love, making the most wonderful friends here at Travis, and striving to live every single day to the FULLEST. God is so good! John 10:10 - Read it :)
December 2008-July 2010:
Graduating from college, experiencing life as newlyweds, moving to the far-away land of Mississippi, enduring the hectic lifestyle of Air Force pilot training, discovering my passion for web design, and transitioning into life as a real "grown-up".
August 2010- December 2010:
Moving back in with my parents in California while Jake was away at training in Oklahoma, living in a complete state of "limbo", growing my newly launched web design business, and loving life back on the best coast - oops! - I mean west coast ;)
January 2011- March 2012:
Discovering what it's like to have life-altering medical issues, struggling through tragic loss, physical pain, emotional pain, never-ending doctor's appointments and medical tests, all while trying to start our new life at Travis AFB... Learning to trust God even in the darkest times and constantly praying for healing.
April 2012- Present Day:
Experiencing healing from my physical pain, enjoying a career that I absolutely love, making the most wonderful friends here at Travis, and striving to live every single day to the FULLEST. God is so good! John 10:10 - Read it :)
2 comments:
Wow, there was just so much good news and happiness in this blog that I feel all cheered up and I wasn't even down. :) I hope I get to hear more wonderful blogs like this as your life on the other half of the country continues. I miss you and I wish I could visit to join in all the fun. Bailey and Scramble could have a fun play-date. Who knows, maybe he is Mr. Right. ;) jk. Hope you have another great week my dear.
Wow Linds! So glad to hear all of the positive things in your life. I miss you tons, and am so happy for you!!! I think Baily definatly needs a friend, but waiting for the fence would be a good idea...especially if it's a puppy LOL! Alos glad to hear you are making more friends with no drama :) Love ya!!!
~Meggie
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