Mañana 11/29/2009
 
Tomorrow. Tomorrow! TOMORROW!

Clearly, I'm very excited that tomorrow will be the day I pick up my boyfriend from the airport. This year has brought about many trials and tribulations, and I've learned more than I thought I would about myself, about human nature, and about being a better person. At the core of this is selflessness, which is difficult to achieve. However, being in a military relationship, you automatically have to learn selflessness. 

I had an earlier instance in which I felt like being selfish, but I learned quickly that I had to 1) forgive the people who had wronged me and 2) remind myself that Steve's homecoming is not about me.

And then...today's drama unfolded. 

Without going into details, it mostly involved me opening my big mouth about plans and other people deciding that Steve would have to choose them or another group of people to see on leave. Honestly, the reaction was surprising and embarrassing, even though what took place only happened between me and someone on the phone. The selfishness was enough to make me want to chastise this person, despite the fact that I couldn't do this without harming the relationship. 

It would be really cool if someday, families and people in close relationships with service members were issued a copy of a book that told them what to do, how to react to situations and what they can learn from distance apart. Unfortunately, that book doesn't exist (maybe I need to write it?), but it seemed to me that people I thought by now would have learned the lessons I have would know better than to react this way. 

Anyway, I'm QUITE excited for tomorrow. I don't think he will see this before then, so here's what I'm wearing: 
Picture
Obviously, the hair isn't done yet, nor the makeup (though I abhore it!), but essentially this is my Homecoming outfit!

Ok, that is all! I will possibly update during his leave, but don't count on anything but pictures or only a few words if I do! :)
 


Comments

Samantha

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:40:55

I am sooooo excited for you! The wait is over! I can't wait to see all the pictures and updates after he gets home and you guys get some "couple time." Enjoy every second of it girl. :)

 

Julie

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:55:26

How exciting for you! Your outfit looks great :)

 



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