Happy Thanksgiving....a few days late.

I am well aware that Thanksgiving was a few days ago. I have just been in a funk lately. This year is the first since we started dating that we have spent it apart. Its lonely even in a room full of people. I am not excited about spending time with his family without him for Christmas and not excited about Christmas in general. For me my gift from Santa will be getting T back in January.

Now just because I'm in a funk doesn't mean I'm not thankful. I am thankful for the job I have, being able to go back to school in January, and my family and friends. I am also thankful that T has found his dream job and that he's doing so well in basic. We are both happily working towards our dreams but we aren't together which sucks. I will be even more thankful when he has a cellphone again so I can call or text him.

Long bad week.

This was the week from hades. Nothing went right at work. Customers called everyday complaining that the old person had promised something but she never submitted it or told me. So I got screamed at by customers how I don't how to do my job. Oh fun right? Then I had an argument with one of T's siblings. His mom wants me at family Christmas like I have been for the last 4 years. So I asked his siblings to send me some gift ideas for their kids. I only see some of them at these holidays.

She sent me back why? Well I thought that was kind of self explanatory but because I need to get them things for family Christmas day. Duh? This day us more about the kids. She said oh does that mean you think you are going? Yes your mother asked me to go and I have been at every holiday for years. But your just the girlfriend and he won't be there.

Isn't she sweet? Over 3 years and engaged getting married next fall but I'm nothing more than just the girlfriend. At her babyshower a few weeks ago she kept introducing me as her brothers latest girlfriend. 3+ years. Lovely family I'm marrying into.

And this week haven't heard from T at all. I think it's swim week so they are off base and can't really write. But it makes me sad. The holidays suck this year.

Veterans Day

If you watch tv you have seen the commercials where stores are giving veterans a discount this week and some restaurants are giving them a free meal tomorrow. Growing up in a family with military uncles I think this is great but since our servicemen and women work every single day holidays included they deserve more than just a few small discounts one day a year. Since Tyler joined the Marines I have become more aware of how little they are valued. Like by the lady who told me it's not a real career choice. I think living in America people take freedom for granted because it's all they have ever known. I'm truly hoping that it's more that people take their freedom for granted than think its the given right. Freedom will never be free because there will always be someone making a sacrifice for it. I am so proud of my T and him becoming a marine. I am also proud and thankful everyday for every single service member. Over the next few days I dare you to thank someone you see in uniform. Or if you notice a military family sticker tell them you appreciate their loved one and their sacrifice. Its something they will never hear enough. I'm not sure we can ever appreciate all our military or their families do.

Big Changes!!!

In the last month I have been through some big changes in my life. My best friend and fiancé left for USMC basic training. I started my own Scentsy business and am in the process of registering at a new school. Oh and I got the job I wanted in the fulltime office. :) I start tomorrow. I feel like everything got thrown at me kinda fast but some of these changes have been positive and I'm enjoying them. I'm so excited to start my job and school. My Scentsy is doing well already. And after the holidays T comes home! Life isn't to bad.

My first Scentsy party was yesterday and I beat my goal which made me crazy happy. It went really well and I already know what I'm buying with my profits....Shoes. I'm already planning on hosting a second party mid month so I consider my launch party a success.

I also have school pretty much done and set up. I start back with all online classes in January. I miss being a student so im overly excited for classes. Plus I can't wait to get my degree and work within that field.

T is working hard at basic. He writes once or twice a week and tells me what's going on and that he wants Olive Garden when he gets home. I haven't had it since we went right before he left so I'm ok with that.

Today I got to spend time with my favorite nephews and future sister in law. I love playing with them and chatting with her. When t and i started dating 3 years ago the older boy was only a baby. Now they have two adorable boys that I love to pieces. There is nothing sweeter than a 4 year old screaming Aunt Kari and running full speed into me for a hug. T has many nephews but I'm the closest with the younger set of brothers. And ironically he's afraid of them. Even the 4 yr old he thinks he will accidentally break. It's cute and funny to watch.

Time to do laundry and make dinner. Hope you had a great weekend.

Missing Him

Halloween was only the start to the very long and lonely holiday season. T and I started dating in September so we have spent many holidays together and that makes this year extra hard. Usually we don't do much for Halloween except buy candy and sit on the couch watching scary movies. This year I went trick or treating with my friends and their kids. But each hard holiday is closer to his graduation. Im just in a sad mood the last few days. Life keeps moving with Tyler gone and that sucks.