Monday, October 4, 2010

Finally


Today I finally got some answers regarding
Financial Aid. It is finally being paid.. I am so
relieved. Its just now I have to play catch up..
YAY It is finally some releif..

Today I went to the doctor, I have to wear 2 braces..
One on my wrist and the other on my Elbow..
UGH Occupational Therapy for 6 weeks or more
Xray needs done and a follow up in 4 weeks..


LOTS OF FUN I TELL YA..


Anyway here is Day 36





Day 35

I know I didn't post any yesterday but
here is Day 35
So yesterday's Picture






Saturday, October 2, 2010

Day 34

YAY.... As I Promised
Here is DAY 34



Friday, October 1, 2010

Day 31 - 33

MORE.. NEW GOAL as of Right now 6:30 AM CST in
LAWTON, Oklahoma. I will post at 1 or more Project My Life Pictures
Every DAY!











YAY OCTOBER

Yay it is finally October. 
Lets see accomplishments so far this year. 

1. We have been on the trail 10 months on the 8th. 
2. My photography is picking up :) 
3. We have made lots of new friends 
4. I havent killed anyone yet LOL..
5. I have been blogging more 
6. 13 years of Marriage.. 
7. 3 wonderful but bratty kids LOL 


Personal accomplishments and goals 
1. Completely Make Sweet Indulgence FREE TO USE SCRAP
2. Don't loose my mind as often 
3. Take more pictures. 
4. Be the best that I can and always believe that tomorrow is 
a better and brighter day :)
Thursday, September 30, 2010

Why September

September.. I hate September Someone make it go away. 
It really is a bad month.. All together. 

September 2006 - SGT David Weir was KIA. 
September 2008 - SSG William Hasenflu was KIA
September 2010 - It Never Ends. Casualty Assistance Officer shows up
at  the unit. A soldier Lost her hubby in Afghanistan. So needless to 
say it was hard on Rick last night..  
 
Sometimes I wonder what freaking else can go wrong.. 
Just someone make it go away please.. 
 
 
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

2 Years Ago Today

Today  marks the 2 year anniversary of  the Death of Ricks
Best Friend SSG William Hasenflu. He was  KIA in Afghanistan.
It has been a tough road, but its been an eye opener.Every Military Wife 
and Family Member knows the possibility of what can happen but you never 
want it to be you. September has been difficult.  Our 2nd deployment
we lost SGT David Weir,and the 3rd we lost Flu.

I remember it very clearly too.. People try and block it out but it is difficult when
its so close to family.   I remember getting called by another wife asking if I had 
heard anything because we just came out of a black out. I didn't hear anything 
but we had a death. I was waiting to hear  from Rick. When I was talking to the 
other wife Rick called and the first words out of my mouth is "Who was it? "
I knew if anyone would know it would be Rick.He said "Flu" I about fell.. I started 
crying and didnt want to believe it.. It was difficult at first but taking to Rick
made me feel better. I knew that Rick was safe but felt so miserable 
because of the simple fact it was so close to home and family..   
My first reaction when I got off the phone with Rick was I needed to talk to his 
wife and make sure they was okay.. I didn't care about anything else at that point.

People take for granite everyday life and think that nothing bad is 
ever going to happen to them and they wont loose anyone they care about 
They need to realize that anything could happen at home or deployed. 


REST IN PEACE 
SSG WILLIAM HASENFLU 
SGT DAVID WEIR 

AND ALL THE FALLEN MILITARY MEMBERS 
NEVER FORGOTTEN

Day 30 and update


Well I still havent heard anything about my financial aid and I am 
not sure If i am going to at this point. It is almost October and the new 
rules for MYCAA take effect soon. So it is one of those things to where I guess 
I am not sure if I get it or not anymore.  I have been told many different things and 
actually it is getting on my nerves. I dont know what to believe anymore.. 

I want to scream at this point when it comes to school and MYCAA..
I wonder why it comes to the fact of when I want to go to school and actually do
something I love doing I can't  because something always happens and things
get screwed up one way or another..  

UGH.. 

Lately I am beginning to hate people. I know It is the fact that I shouldn't 
but last night my stepdads daughter sent me a text asking me if I had 
a spare room.. UMMM HELLO NO.. I have a 3 bedroom house.. 
Not to mention that I don't have the patience to deal with someone 
that can't really and don't want to help themselves.. Sorry but 
if you have a child you should get a job and support it
stop depending on other people and the state for your help.. 
You need to get a job and get out on your own.. Be a big girl and 
GET YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES ON.. I AM NOT SUPPORTING YOU OR 
YOUR CHILD LET ALONE ANY HABITS YOU MAY HAVE.. 

UGH.. PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING
 
enough complaining for now.. 
Until later 
XOXO
Samantha  
 


Day 27-29

Day 27-29




Day 24-26

Day 24-Day 26




Day 21-23

otoDay 21 - 23




Day 17-20

Here are day's 17-20





Wednesday, September 22, 2010

No Answers

Today started out great.. Went to the Refuge with Jamie and
took alot of great pictures.. Tomorrow we are going to finish up in Medicine Park.
This afternoon, I decided I should call the school to see what was going on
with my Financial Aid and of course that didn't go as well as I had hoped.
It was rejected for the 3rd time.. Why is what I want to know but of
course I am not getting the reasons why only that they are rejecting it..
I dont get the reasons only that it was rejected.. It is really so annoying...
No one seems to have many answers.. UGH.. .
WHAT AM I TO DO NOW WITH THAT....
Well any ways here is 3 picutres for Project My Life
14-16
Friday, September 17, 2010

Day 11-13

Here are Days 11-13..
I have done alot of different pictures this time
ALL IMAGES TAKEN BY ME


One of Those Days

Today, has been one of those days.. 
It started fine.. I got up, got the kids ready for school.
Richard had a doctors appiontment and we took hime 
out their.. Rick slept most of the afternoon. 
We got the kids and went a few places.. 
I wanted to get a few things from Hobby Lobby but never 
did. They were driving me absolutely crazy. 
I think I am going to start writing more.. 
At least then I know I was find.. I love to write so i 
think i will 
 
xoxo
Samantha  

Project My Life 6-10

Project My Life
6-10



Project My Life Days One -Five


Here is Days One thru Five for Project My Life..


My Photo Project

Project My Life 

It is my photography project.. It is something like project 365,
but I will not stop at 365 pictures..  I will continue  this project.. 
Taking and posting Random Pictures.. These of course will be numbered 
but will continue way past 365..  



Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Stupidity

I wonder if people have any respect anymore.. Some guy on facebook, leaves me a rude comment.. I don't even know who this person is..  He complains about what I post.. What the hell.
If people do not like it they don't have to read it seriously.. If you befriend someone talk to them, get to know them. Just don't send alot of stupid cause invites to stupid things and leave a rude comment on their profile.. Seriously people.. 

You know he is probably trying to bring me down.. But NEWS FLASH.. NOT WORKING...
Not going to bring me down..

xoxo
Samantha
Saturday, September 11, 2010

Never forgotten

Never Forgotten September 11, 2001.. 
I remember that day. Rick was working at BFI and he came home about 9 am 
He turned it to the news and i was in shock.. Tears came pouring out of my eyes. 
It was amazing that someone would want America to fall but you know 
instead it made us stronger as a nation. Flags came up everywhere.. 
People stood together, enemies became friends. 
 Remember today and thank a Military Member, Fireman, 
and a Police Officer. Most of the American Hero's that seem to
be forgotten.. 
DO NOT CLAIM THIS IMAGE.. WAS MADE BY RICK.. 

Friday, September 10, 2010

Another Blog

I have decided to do another Blog.. 
I know you are probably thinking why 
but that is simple..  Someplace I can post a
A YEAR AND A LIFE OF ME.. 
MY LIFE ON THE TRAIL, SCRAP PAGES, AND OTHER THINGS 
I HAVE CREATED WITH MY PHOTOGRAPHY.. 

SURE I CAN POST IT HERE OR ON MY PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG 
BUT I WANT TO BE DIFFERENT AND BECAUSE I CAN LOL..

XOXO
SAMANTHA  

Not Understanding

I swear, my landlord has no sense sometimes.. Does he honestly think that things magically go away and fix them selves if you don't.. Hell he knew back in January when we moved in that my Roof needed fixed.. He has sent several people out here to look at it and give him an estimate and he told me that he wasn't fixing it because it was 8,000 to get it done.. Now since the ceiling fell in he wants to  send someone out to look at it once again.. UGh... I SWEAR..  I wonder what he thinks sometimes...   It didnt magically fix its self.. IT NEEDS REPLACED UGH
Thursday, September 9, 2010

Here We Go....... Again..

Today is another day.. Cycle starts today. So that means late nights and Saturdays.. 
I am not complaining though because their is only 2 cycles left this year.  
So yesterday it rained and I mean rained.. Nothing like before where it rained for 
20 minutes and stopped.. We needed a good rain.. The only issue with that is 
that the tile in the den ceiling fell yesterday and needless to say everything got 
wet that was in the area..  I am so glad that i moved My Tatty Teddies a few days ago..
I would cry if they got ruined... The 2 that are in the boxes are worth alot of money at this 
point and I can't replace them... So yeah I would definately cry..  

I sent the landlord a text letting him know what happened and he is like GREAT.. 
What the hell is that.. It is not a good thing that it fell.. UGH.. He pisses me off sometimes.. 
What the hell.. If he would have replaced the roof in the spring we wouldnt be where we are now 
with the ceiling.. Hell I guess I can expect nothing to get done since he still hasn't managed to completely get my air conditioner fixed.  So it seems that its another thing that we have to deal with
 OH BELIEVE ME I BROKE OUT THE CAMERA AND TOOK PICTURES OF IT YESTERDAY TOO.. Their is no way in hell he is blaming this shit on me.. 
DO NOT THINK SO.. I AM JUST WAITING FOR HIS WIFE TO CALL AND BITCH AT ME 
CAUSE IT FELL.. Oh If She does she will be in for a rude awakening.. UGH
Considering that is what she did with the stupid air conditioner.. Its not like I beat the stupid thing with a hammer.. UGH

I still havent heard anything from Excelsior about weither or not my Financial Aid was approved.. 
Very doubtful that it has been or will be.. So its one of those got to wait and see things.. 
I think i am going to call at 1pm EST.. Its 11:33 here.. So They are all at lunch right now.. 
Fingers crossed I get some answers but who knows.. 

Well that is enough for now.. I am sure I will be back later

XOXO, 
Samantha

 

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Not Very Happy

I am not very happy at this point in time today.. I found out last
night someone else is using the name i was for my photography. 
So now i am redoing everything with it.  This is a long process but 
after this is all said and done and we have the extra money 
I am taking and getting this name Copyright protected. It is so 
annoying to have to change everything because people.. Sometimes 
I want to give up but you know I am not letting them get to me.. 

Not to mention  I have to redo the watermarks and everything 
else.. OMG this is going to be a pain in the rear end.. 
I guess I better get to work... More Later

XOXO, 
Samantha
Monday, September 6, 2010

Another day

The kids have been home today and its been one of those days. 
Richard has been arguing about everything today.. Its one of 
those days to where I want to smack him.. 
I am just glad that they go back to school tomorrow.. 
they are driving me crazy.. Tomorrow it is lots of calls again.
 
!. MYCAA
2. EXCELSIOR
3. WEBHOSTING PAD
4. DENTIST 

On top of everything my damn site is messing up. 
It wont let me change my template or redo my site.. 
ITS A PAIN IN THE ASS   
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

PISSED

 :OMG:  :WTF:  So Rick and I just get back from the eduction center on post.
I am not a very happy person at this moment.  I found out even though I had started this
process back in January, then they froze it, and started it again once they opened again in March.
WE found out today that because Rick is an E6. I am shit out of luck on it.. They pretty much told  me that
I have to pay for it or find another option for this..   I am not the only one that was affected by this either.
It seems that if you were in the program of choice before they froze in March you are okay..
I mean in the program that you are taking.  I was told something completely different.. In March when i completed the process
I was told I was good and that i am still covered.. Even last week I was told that i should be okay.. I find this crap out today. It is freaking
nuts.... I am about in tears because i have to drop the program.... I can not afford to pay 5,495.00 out of pocket for this school..
this is something i love doing and wanted to go to school for and now can't at this  point due to this crap. 

We were told to write the congressman and senator.. Believe me on this i am about ready to..
IT IS F**KING NUTS! AND PISSES ME OFF BAD!

Still No Answers

This morning i  have been on the phone trying to 
answers. It is a pain in the rear end lately.. 
All I want to know is if  they have approved my financial aid or 
what is going on with that..  I swear either these people are so stupid or 
they dont know what the hell is going on either.. 
I am trying the best I can do to get answers and it seems that i am getting no 
where with that either.. 
 
What the hell can i do now when i cant get someone to give me 
straight answers.  I am supposed to go to the Education Center 
today at 2:30 but i dont think that they will be able to help me with any of that either
so lately it seems to be a waste of time
 
UGH
 
XOXO
Samantha  
 

Wonders

Sometimes I wonder who is actually reading what I post on here. 
So do me a favor please stop by the bottom of the page and leave a
message in the chat box.  It is that simple.. I am sure everyone can take an 
extra few seconds to do that for me.. 

        xoxo
           Samantha 

Monday, August 30, 2010

Student Advisors

UGH, So this morning I finally get an email from my student advisor after me emailing her last week.  She has to contact someone else to see how it works with the financial Aid.. 
So I guess I am going to call MYCAA again and see it they have approved it and see how it goes from their..  I am really hoping that they figure this crap out.. You know you figure if you have an approved school you really should make sure they know what they are doing when it comes to things like this.. .

So she send me to another department and i am told to call someone else.. 
So now I am calling MYCAA again to see if someone can tell me why this has not been 
accepted.. It is getting to be annoying as can be...  I am losing patience with this crap.. 
UGH,, I am not sure what to do any more..  I don't want to use the GI Bill unless I have to. I want Rick to be able to use that...  So its frustrating, with Rick being an E6 it does make things difficult for more financial aid options..

So I guess I try again tomorrow.. 

OH YAY..

xoxo,
Samantha
Friday, August 27, 2010

Round 2


This morning, I call excelsior and I am told that it was rejected the first time
it was submitted and it was resubmited.  So she gave me and invoice number and i called
MYCAA.. I was then told that it should be in the billing department and of course no one can
figure out how to get off their asses and make sure of this either. So It is annoying..
I am going to email my student advisor and let her know what is going on.
I am hoping she is alittle more informative than other people are but i dont think she will
be. It is a pain in the ass..  

I HATE WAITING GAMES! 

In the mean time i did manage to get my desk all cleaned up and pretty.
hehe
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Not a Happy Camper

Today is not my day to be a nice person. It started off great. Had a Blast at the 
park for the Mini Session.  I then come home and call MYCAA to see if I am still able 
to continue school, since i am going through MYCAA for my Financial Aid. I have been 
informed that Excelsior hasn't submitted a bill yet for this, and I am like great now what.. 
So  go to the Excelsior website and I can't access it.. So now I am on hold trying to get 
ahold of someone.. Seems this is going to be a waiting game.. They can't figure it out either. 
My student adviser ins't in the office today.. what the hell good is she then. Its freaking crazy.. 
I am trying to get some answers here to see what I need to do...  Now its a waiting game to see if they will tell me why I put in for this in April and its August and they have not Submitted My Financial Aid papers to MYCAA to be paid.. I swear. This school is driving me absolutely crazy..  





Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Sock Monster

I swear, no matter how many times i wash clothes especially 
socks and put them away they seem to vanish.. 
I go to get Diana socks out for school in the morning and magically she has no 
socks.. Well she has one sock for every pair.. 

Did a Sock Gremlin come with my new Dryer that I 
don't know about? If so Can i take it back to Lowes for a FULL REFUND,
and get all my socks back.. 
This is so annoying... WHERE ARE ALL THE DAMN SOCKS!
 
 
Sunday, August 22, 2010

What a Day

It has been one of those Sunday's Already. Rick and I woke up late so we rushed to get up and everyone ready for church. That was fun. Once back home everyone is back to normal routines and doing nothing.I tell you everyone wants to ignore things that need done and blow things off.. It is never my idea of fun. My yard needs cleaned and everything else.. Rick is playing a game on the computer. Richard is barricades in his room cause he is pissed about something..  The girls are in the living room arguing over the TV. I am trying to get pictures edited and upload but it seems to be taking forever..  UGH

Rick picks up a new cycle next month and back to the normal 6 days a week working.
Luckily with the kids in school I can hopefully get some of my school work done and
caught up. I want to get a part time job but I don't think Rick likes that idea. I want something
I can do and make some money a few days a week..

Wal-Mart portrait Studio is hiring but  that is around Christmas time.
I want to do pictures and get some experiance under me other than
what i already have.  i dont know I guess i will figure that our when the time comes

Well that is it for now..
Saturday, August 21, 2010

First Day of School


Today is the first day of school. All the kids are in school.
Rick is getting ready for work and its school for me too.
I have a shoot @ 1 pm today so I am going to get ready for that.
I have 4 shoots to edit. And still have to get the unit pictures on CD.
I am hoping to get them done soon.. Its been hard trying to edit with Kids home and
everything else. Its been crazy.  

So Luckily with the kids in school I can concentrate on school
and editing photos.. Now  to get the house cleaned up and everything else..
Thursday, August 19, 2010

YIPPIE

Delta Graduated yesterday.. YAY... 
I have pictures. I took pictures for the commander. 
I have to get them together so I can get them to him. 
 
Tomorrow the kids start back to school and I am glad. 
Now the only thing is my hand is killing me.. Not sure what i did to it and 
dont want to go to the ER and sit.. 
Its freaking crazy.. It hurts to move things. 
 
Rick is busy so its always fun. 
Cant get the kids to listen at all today.. 

UGH
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

kids

So last night Christianna and richard were playing around and she smashed her forehead into the wall. Needless to say it is knotted and is brusing up.  I am hoping she didnt break it but who knows with her.. Her nose is starting to swell up and turning a light purple..  FUN.. 
So I am guessing later it is off to the ER.. School starts friday so i get days to my self and
between school and helping at the school i am busy..

More to come later ..

Monday


Today has been an eventful day 
Helped With Cd sales today. 
Then sat with Rick for a bit. 
It was fun. I got out of the house and 
While @ the unit I took some pictures. 
I have to post those sometime. 
 
 
Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sunday

This morning we went to the first service at Church. 
First service is  seems to be better than second service 
But either is fine with us. We enjoy the church that we go to.
The kids actually enjoy it too.. 

Went to staples to get a few more school supplies. 
The only thing left is glue and crayons.. YAY... 
I also ended up getting a new printer.
It is a Wireless Printer. I love it.. 
It prints nice and very easy to set up.

Monday is CD sales for the unit. 
Wednesday is graduation and I am taking pictures 
of Graduation. Also have a few appointments set 
up for pictures this week and it is going to be great. 
I am excited to get some new faces to shoot. 

Now the kids are cleaning rooms. 
We have been after them all week to do 
so and Rick is making them do it now.. 
So hopefully they will learn and keep them 
clean this time.. Very doubtful that will happen but who knows

Well that is it for now.. 
More later



Friday, August 13, 2010

OMFG

What the hell..
This morning I get up and check the bank..
I need to go to the grocery store and get the kids school supplies..
The bank never put our deposit in.. WHAT THE F**K is up with that..
I Call and the first thing the lady says is that I am sorry but deposits will be made available soon.
OKAY That doesn't hep the fact that we have things that come out of our account on this check,
And are they going to pay my late fees or so forth on my bills that need to be paid today..

I freaking swear I hate BANK OF AMERICA SOMETIMES....
THEY ARE SO AGGRAVATING ITS NOT FUNNY..... 
We have been with them for 5 years and have had nothing but problems lately..
THEY LOOSE DEPOSITS I MAKE, THEY LOOSE DEPOSITS COMING INTO THE BANK
THEY LOOSE EVERYTHING WHAT THE HELL...

I AM CALLING THIS MORNING TO SEE WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT ELSE WHERE..
I SWEAR I AM SO TIRED OF BANK OF AMERICA..

UGH
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Pictures

So i finally had family pictures done.
I got my hair highlighted finally after asking 
Rick if I could. It was for our anniversary.. 

Here are some pictures..




Coming Close

This cycle is coming to an end soon. 
I can't believe that its almost over.. 
We have 2 cycles before Christmas Break. 
 
Richard and Diana have dental appointments 
this afternoon.. Hopefully Rick can be their with me..
He is going to call me and let me know.. 
I am hoping because Richard already doesnt want teeth pulled or 
what ever they are doing today..
 
On the bright side.. Today I have lined up several photoshoots 
I am glad. I need more people to practice on 
Especially since I  want to make this a profession. 

I need to work on my Release forms and so forth..
more updates late.. 
After the dentist 

xoxo
Samantha 

Friday, August 6, 2010

Update sorta

I know it has been a while since I actually posted on here.  So here it is.
Things are pretty good.   On Sunday 1August 2010 Rick and I celebrated our
13th wedding anniversary.. It was a great day.. We went to church that morning,
then went to lunch and took the kids to see a movie..


Monday Rick took off and we went around and took pictures and
ended up taking the kids swimming...    I was also finally able to finish
the site and turn it into the instructor.. He liked it and I got an A..

Not to get the rest of the course done and finished..
That will happen when the kids are in school. It is so hard to do it
when they are home and driving you crazy..

I am hoping that I can get it all finished.. Today it seems that it is
never going to be complete but I guess I have to hope the best for the future.

This week Rick has been in the field, Well Range actually.. Graduation is only about
12 days away. Its hard to believe that this cycle has went by so fast. 
 
The kids start school on the 20th of August.. Diana is going to Kindergarden.
She is so excited. Richard and Christianna on the other hand don't really want
to start school but they have no choice in the matter.. I am just hoping 
that they straighten up and do better this year and Christianna Passes..  
That is one of those lets wait and see things.... 

Well as you know we got a dog.. Bella.. She has actually became more trouble than
she is worth at this moment.. We left yesterday afternoon for 2 hours if that and we 
came back to a mess.. She had gotten a full bag of ceral and destoryed it.. Chewed 
Ricks combat boot and everything else.. Its not like she doesn't have toys to play with
she does, she has plenty..  I told Rick last night that we have to get rid of her.. I can't 
keep this crap up..  No matter where we put things she still gets them... 
The Ceral was on the Microwave and she still got it...  I just wonder what else is next. 
She has chewed up a laptop cable and all...   

Well thats about it for now.. More later.. 





Thursday, July 22, 2010

Thursday's Nightmare

Today started off okay, has turned into a complete nightmare.
I am telling you lately its one thing after another..

This morning I get up and try and log into DFAS to check Mypay.
Of course it locks me out immediately and I know the username
and password. Hello, I am the one who sets everything up and I am not
the Military Member..  So then I reset it.. I then try and log into Ricks AKO..
What  I get, same crap. I am locked out.. WHAT THE HELL..
So then I call Rick and tell him. He resets the AKO password and DFAS.
I have to wait till tomorrow.. To get into them.. I am going to make him
write them down or text them to my phone. This crap is crazy.

So then I decide okay. Things can't get worse.. Well that was wrong.
 check the mail about 11 and get something from the Loan company for the truck,
They haven't received the final payment on the truck. This doesnt look good..
Hello.. We paid by allotment everymonth.  So I call them and they tell us that
the final payments are not always paid by allotment but a check. Since the final payment is lower than the normal payments. YEAH, OKAY.. Now you tell us this crap..

So then I call DFAS and they tell me the allotment was stopped and the final
payment never came out.. So now.. ON TOP OF  ALL THE OTHER BILLS.
I have to pull out 446.00 to make that final payment.. WTF.. THAT IS CRAP
Hell it is bad enough that I have to pay $1250.00 off the top for Rent
THIS SHIT WHOLE ISNT WORTH IT SINCE MY AC ISNT FIXED..
I am STILL PISSED ABOUT THAT..

Well I guess I am sitting home doing nothing on my anniversary unless i can sweet talk Rick into maybe going out for Dinner..Our anniversay is August 1st. Its on a Sunday. So we have church that morning. Maybe able to go swimming that afternoon. Since it is supposed to be HOT AGAIN. They aren't expecting it to cool down till near the fall.. OH HELL.. I am in trouble.Or maybe I can sweettalk Rick into pictures.. I have Richard who can take good pictures.. Plus on the 8th My friend Jamie is doing family pictures for us and I am going to have some done of Rick and I.. HELL WE NEED PICTURES..   It is great having a friend who loves photography just as much as you.. LOL. Their is a Buffet here that we like its 36 for all of us to eat.. Hell even fast food is so high anymore.. ITS ABUNCH OF CRAP. 

SO YEAH A FUN TIME FOR ME..

Okay enough venting and complaining, RIck has CQ tonight so he is off tomorrow.. Not bad. I dont really complain especially since he hasn't had CQ in forever.. The joy of being a Drill Sergeants Wife.. HEHE.. I love it.. I wouldnt trade it for anything right now.. 
I have been through deployments and Don't know if I want to do another. But though I know once our Trail time is up we move on to another duty station and a possible deployment.. 

 Okay time to go now.. more soon.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Tuesday Nightmare (RATED PG-13)

This morning has turned out to be a complete nightmare.
Not only did I get up to find a mess in my house thanks
to the dog. Bella decided to chew up Diana's last pair of
flip flops and my brush. Not to mention the books she has
destroyed today.. 
 
So its been one of those days already.
Not to mention it is  supposed to be 100 here in Oklahoma and
our air conditioner still does not work the way it us supposed to..
We have fans going. All the lights out and everything we can to
keep it cooler in here.  It doesnt want to get Below 90 in here except for 5
in the morning.. Just about time for the sun to come up and make it hotter in
here..  That is always the fun part.. I swear. My landlord is an ASS.. He
Swears up and down that its our fault..  . OUR FAULT MY Ass. If you rent a house to others,
you  should maintain the property and everything else at least once a year to make
sure everything is in correct working order.. I tell you, never again.. As soon as
our lease is up, I AM OUT OF HERE.. I CAN NOT TAKE THIS SHIT..

I GET SICK AND NAUSUATED FROM THE HEAT AS IT IS IF I AM OUT IN
IT TO FREAKING LONG. SO WHAT THE HELL..MAKES IT ANY DIFFERENT IF I AM
INSIDE AND ITS 90 IN HERE.  WOW A WHOLE 10 FLIPPIN DEGREES COOLER THAN OUT
SIDE NOT MY IDEA FOR A PICNIC..  LET THIS GUY COME SIT IN THE HOUSE FOR 1 HOUR WHEN ITS THIS HOT IN HERE AND SEE IF HE LIKES IT..  BUT NO HE WONT.. I HAVE INVITED HIM OVER TO COME SEE HOW THE HOUSE FEELS, HE GETS HIS WIFE TO CALL ME AND BITCH..  I GUESS HE DOESN'T HAVE THE BALLS TO TAKE CARE OF HIS OWN BUSINESS..   NOT A VERY GOOD BUSINESS MAN.. 

MY VIEW ON THIS IS IF YOU ARE GOING TO RENT A FREAKING HOUSE TO MILITARY NON THE LESS MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE READY TO TAKE CARE OF THE HOUSE IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG. NOT BLAME YOUR TENANTS WHO HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN HERE FOR  7 MONTHS.. HELL THIS HOUSE HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE WE MOVED IN AND HE KNEW ABOUT THEM..  HE STILL HASN'T FIXED THE BACK STEP THAT HE TOLD RICK HE WAS GOING TO FIX.. THE ROOF NEEDS REPLACED BUT HE DOESNT WANT TO PUT OUT THE MONEY IT TAKES TO FIX IT..  HE IS LAZY AND TO FREAKING CHEAP.. 

ENOUGH RANTING FOR THE MOMENT.. I WILL BE BACK.


Monday, July 19, 2010

Moday - Oh what a joy....

It's a Monday and its going to be one of those days already.. 
Richard has decided he is old enough to start throwing things 
when he gets in trouble. so he got a belt taken to his ass.. 
Christianna has the attitude this morning.. So oh yeah, what a 
wonderful joyus way to start off a Monday..  
 
 
Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday Nightmare

So this morning we got up to go to church.. Richard decided he had no clothes but its a miracle  he found all of his clothes and brought them out.. So He had clothes. He put most of them in the dirty clothes but still has clothes..    So now needless to say I am washing clothes.. That seems to be  never ending nightmare..  

Went to church. Ended up being a few minutes late but no big deal. People tend to come in half way thru the service as it is..  It is a Nice Chruch. The kids like going well the girls.. Rick and I like going. Richard on the other had would rather stay at home and play video games..  

After church we came home and ate lunch and the kids changed. We left about 2.. I wanted to go out and take pictures but we ended up going to the Library on post and the kids got books.. I couldn't find one that I wanted.. Oh well..  

Just got home a few minutes ago. Had to run by walmart and get a few things. I still have to go to the grocery store but I dont think that will happen right now..  I have veggies just no meats lol.. Well we have Dinner for tonight and tomorrow night at least lol.. 

So yeah and get this  one of the scrap stores I sell in has a collab due  the 31st.. Okay not a big deal. She is kicking everyone out who don't participate.. MMMM PROBLEM... I AM NOT VERY CREATIVE AT THIS MOMENT.... THE MOJO GREMLIN CAME AND STOLE IT....  

UGH..  

Well thats enough for now..  


Saturday, July 17, 2010

Saturday..

This morning I was hoping I would be able to sleep in but Christianna decided she had to get me up at 6:30 this morning.. I swear the child never lets anyone sleep. She has to have the entire 
house up when she gets up.. 

Today has been one of those days.. I want to CRY AGAIN and JUST CRY... I can't seem to catch a break..  It is just aggravating and I want to hide...  

OH did I mention that is like 98 in this house and its 110 outside..WHAT THE F**K is up with that mess?   I am not liking this at all.. I AM NOT RENEWING THIS LEASE IN JANUARY. 

I HATE NOT HAVING A COOLHOUSE... HELL I DONT EVEN WANT TO B E HOME 
BECAUSE ITS SO FREAKING HOT...

UGH

Okay enough with that.. Sorry for the caps.. I am just so frustrated.  I just can't seem to catch a break at all from anything... So what else is their to do..  I am so far behind in school right now. 
With the kids home for the summer and they don't go back until August 20th, It is not leaving me to much of a window to get school work done.  I am not sure when I can start on it... .
I have 2 lessons done and need to get busy...   I am hoping that this week I can get the laundry caught up and the rest of the house cleaned and I can relax and not have to worry about that one.. 

I have lost most of my creative mojo.. I cant get kits out, posers or anything at this moment.. 
I think the most I can do is Tutorials.. So hopefully if i can get a few of them out I can get some of my mojo and get a few new poser sets out and maybe a kit or so... Who knows.. I am not positive though...    

Well I am gonna go. Dinner is done and time to relax.. I hope.. 


Friday, July 16, 2010

New Beginning


So yesterday marks a day of a  new beginning. Late days and 6 days a week.
I am going to miss Rick being home before 5 pm. It was nice and the kids listened.
Oh well, has to be done. Its part of the Drill Sergeant Life, something I am getting used to..
With over 200 soldiers picked up its definitely going to be fun.

On a brighter note the kids are actually listening alot better than they usually do.
I wonder what has gotten into them and what do they want. Who knows. I guess it is
something that I may never figure out  lol..

Today they are doing training exercises on post.  At least they waited until I was up to
start lol.. Normally it is bright and early before the sun comes up. So this time they waited.
The house is shaking and rattling everytime they go off but you know i have gotten used to it
lol..  I dont think the kids or Bella like it to much but something you have to get used to.

In 2 weeks Rick and I will be married for 13 years. He is taking off the 2nd, so that is a
plus.  We have pictures being done on the 8th. I am hoping they turn out well and the kids
actually behave.  Who knows though right..  Its one of those wait and see things. .

I need to get some school work done but I havent made it that far yet.
I tell you . I need to get my butt moving on that end. But with the kids home
for the summer it is difficult to concentrate on anything..  They scream, they
run in the house and dont want to stay outside when you tell them to go play..
It is rather annoying..  

I guess I better  go now. But I will be back. Today Mostlikely.
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Leave

Leave is over and its back to work tomorrow.. 
Its been great having him home and helping get 
things done around the house.. The only thing is I still 
never managed to get the garage cleaned out.. 
On the other hand, I did finally get my 
Photography site up and running and Rick 
has helped me with it and showed me a few things. 
I started a new project called Life on the Trail.
Its Pictures of different and random things 
while We are on the Trail. I think its going to be fun.. 

I have to figure out where to post them so everyone can 
see them but other than that, they are on my facebook 
and myspace.. I think  I am going to post them in the Gallery 
for my photography site and then link it on the main page.. 
I am still slowly working on my Photography myspace page.
When i get that done that will be linked as well.. 
Before I go on.. Here is a link to my photography 
site to those  who want it.. 
Yes, the Gallery link actually works.. 
Also If I have taken pictures for you.. PLEASE 
LEAVE FEEDBACK.. I want to ad it to my site please.. 
 Well on another note. I finally talked Rick into getting 
a dog. Her name is Bella.. She is a 6 month old Black Lab. 
Yes, She is a Pure Breed. She is so playful. The kids love it. 
Thomas and Gracie on the other hand are not to fond of her 
right now but I am sure they will get used to her in time.. 
Thats all for now..


Complete


Another cycle is complete and we have cycle break. 
I am thankful that this one is abit longer than the last ones. 
With it Being summer and all.. Its gives Rick more time to 
spend with the family.

Leave

Well Leave is just about over. 
Its been great having him home. 
luckily we still have another week or 2 of cycle break so 
Its okay. 

Range Week

Range week is complete.. 
Rick was out for most of it but not that bad though
They managed to finish early.. 
Today he ended up bring work home.. 
He usually doesnt though so I dont complain to 
much on that one.. 

I know that is because he left for a few hours to 
take me to the ER, So it wasnt all that bad 

Drill Sergeants Spouse Creed

I AM A DRILL SERGEANTS WIFE 

I WILL ASSIST MY DRILL SERGEANT IN HIS EFFORTS TO BECOME A HIGHLY MOTIVATED, WELL DISCIPLINED, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT DRILL SERGEANT, CAPABLE OF TRAINING ANY CIVILIAN TO BECOME A SOLDIER OF TODAYLS MODERN BATTLEFIELD.

I WILL INSTILL PRIDE IN MY FAMILY, PRIDE IN SELF, IN THE ARMY, AND IN MY COUNTRY.

I WILL ASSIST MY DRILL SERGEANT TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THE ARMY;S STANDARDS OF MILITARY BEARING AND COURTESY, CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE U.S. ARMY.

I WILL HELP LEAD MT FAMILY BY EXAMPLE, ALWAYS SUPPORTING MY DRILL SERGEANT, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT I MAY HAVE TO EXECUTE TASKS IN HIS ABSENCE.

BUT FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS I AM AN ARMY SPOUSE, PREPARED TO DEPEND THE UNITED STATES BY SUPPORTING MY SOLDIER WHETHER HE IS TRAINING SOLDIERS IN THE UNITED STATES OR DEPLOYED AND FIGHITNG AGAINST OUR ENEMIES.

I AM A DILL SERGEANTS WIFE!
Thursday, June 17, 2010

12 Years Ago Today

Today June 17, 2010.
!2 years ago today at 2:35pm EST Richard was born
in Martinsburg West Virginia.
He only weighted 7 pounds 12.9 ounces..


Today is is almost as tall as me and weights 
almost 100 pounds.. 


It is amazing how time flies..     

XOXO
SAMANTHA  
Sunday, June 13, 2010

PISSEd

So freaking aggravated today.. I clean up and the kids destory it and I get bitched at for asking a simple freaking question.. Hell No one asks if I want to sit home alll day like i always do in a half cool house that wont get below 76 in here.... When Its 100 out side.. F*** No I am stuck in this house 6 days a week with 3 kids who dont listen for shit and everyone wonders why I am stressed and have a hard time keeping up with school.. When You have kids who dont listen and shut up for 5 minutes so you can tell them something and a husband who works 10-16 hours a freaking day 6 days a week.. What else am I to do.. Its not like i get over time pay or a vacation...  I AM A MOM AND A FREAKING WIFE....
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

DRILL SERGEANTS WIFE CREED

I AM A DRILL SERGEANTS WIFE
I WILL ASSIST MY DRILL SERGEANT IN HIS EFFORTS TO BECOME A HIGHLY MOTIVATED, WELL DISCIPLINED, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT DRILL SERGEANT, CAPABLE OF TRAINING ANY CIVILIAN TO BECOME A SOLDIER OF TODAYLS MODERN BATTLEFIELD.

I WILL INSTILL PRIDE IN MY FAMILY, PRIDE IN SELF, IN THE ARMY, AND IN MY COUNTRY.

I WILL ASSIST MY DRILL SERGEANT TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THE ARMY;S STANDARDS OF MILITARY BEARING AND COURTESY, CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE U.S. ARMY.

I WILL HELP LEAD MT FAMILY BY EXAMPLE, ALWAYS SUPPORTING MY DRILL SERGEANT, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT I MAY HAVE TO EXECUTE TASKS IN HIS ABSENCE.

BUT FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS I AM AN ARMY SPOUSE, PREPARED TO DEPEND THE UNITED STATES BY SUPPORTING MY SOLDIER WHETHER HE IS TRAINING SOLDIERS IN THE UNITED STATES OR DEPLOYED AND FIGHITNG AGAINST OUR ENEMIES.

I AM A DILL SERGEANTS WIFE!
Sunday, May 9, 2010

My grandmothers obituary

RITENOUR, Mrs. Betty Joyce age 69 a resident of Elmore, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday May 6, 2010 at a local hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Ritenour will be held on Monday May 10,2010 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Brookside Funeral Home with Keith Bennett officiating. The interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Ritenour was preceded in death by her husband Donald Ritenour. She is survived by her daughters Sherree L. Beavers (Faye Medlock) of Prattville, AL, Roberta K. Bennett (Keith) of Gerrardstown, WV, Sherry J. Wilson of Elmore, AL, Barbara A. Epstein (Bill Oates) of Eclectic, AL, Teresa Wilson of Prattville, AL, sons Randall Wilson of Elmore, AL, Carl L. Wilson of Clanton, AL, Donnie Ritenour Jr. of Elmore, AL, Danny Wilson of Elmore, AL, Chris Wilson of Elmore, AL, brother Charles Jones (Lavelle) of Montgomery, AL, like a sister Nadine Calloway of Wetumpka, AL, 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bill Oates, Chris Wilson, Danny Wilson, Heath Rawlinson, Ronald Jones and Tommy Newell. The family will recieve friends on Monday May 10,2010 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Friday, May 7, 2010

The Military Wife

                                             My wonderful friend Veronica sent this to me..


The Military wife

When the good Lord was creating military spouses, He was into His sixth day of overtime.

An Angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble on this one. What's wrong with the standard model?"

The Lord replied, "Have you ever seen the regulations? It has to be completely independent, but must be sponsored to get on base, have the qualities of both mother and father during deployments; Be a perfect hostess to four or 40 at a moments notice, handle emergencies without military orders, cope with the flu and move around the world, have a kiss that cures anything from a child's torn valentine to a soldier's weary day, have the patience of a saint when waiting for the unit to return stateside, and have six pairs of soft hands."

The Angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pair of hands? No way!"

And the Lord answered, "Don't worry. We'll make other military spouses to help. Besides, it's not the hands that are causing the problem - it's the heart. It must swell with pride, sustain the ache of separation, beat soundly when it's too tired to do so, be large enough to say 'I understand' when it doesn't, and say 'I love you,' regardless."

"Lord," said the Angel, touching his sleeve gently, "go to bed. You can finish that tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord. "I'm too close to creating something unique. Already I have one who can heal itself when sick, feed unexpected guests who are stuck far away from home during the holidays, and wave goodbye to its spouse from a pier or runway and understand it's important to the country that the spouse leave."

The Angel circled the model of the military spouse very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.

"But tough," the Lord said excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this being can do or endure!"

"Can it think?" the Angel asked.

"Can it think? It can convert 1400 to 2 p.m.!" the Lord said.

Finally, the Angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear."

"What's it for?" asked the Angel.

"It's for joy, sadness, pain, loneliness and pride," the Lord said.

"You're a genius," said the Angel.

The Lord looked somber and said, "I didn't put it there."

~Author Unknown

Just Here

Well Yesterday after going to the doctor and some running around
I come home and check facebook.. I was hoping that it would be
a good day..  But It wasnt.. My grandmother passed away
 yesterday after noon after being in a coma.. She is where
she wants to be with my grandfather right now. but Its a tough road
for everyone.. My grandfather passed away in March now my grandmother..
Monday, April 26, 2010

Update

Today Rick to Richard to the doctor to see about his arm.
Hopefully he will get his cast off but no one is sure right now. 
I hope so..  Also tomorrow he goes in to have his knee looked at.
I tell you its on thing or another with these kids.. 

This afternoon we have a meeting with Christianna's Teacher. 
We already know what it is about but have to go anyway.. 
The principal and counselor will be their as well.. 
They are putting her back in 4th grade next year. She isn't 
mature enough to be moved to the 5th grade..  The funny thing is 
we kept telling her teachers that in Kentucky but no one would listen to us.. 
So back to 4th grade next year..  

Saturday and Sunday both were busy days for us.. 
We went a few different places Saturday and I took pictures and 
yesterday we had the Baseball game in Oklahoma City. 
It was a unit outing but it was alot of fun... 

This unit is completely different than 1/61.. 
Everyone here is Family.. Its great.  I love it. 
Everyone is  so nice and easy to get along with.. 
It is actually nice to be in a unit, to where I dont have to worry 
about anyone starting rumors and everything else... 

That was the only thing about 1/61 that drove me crazy. 
People would love to start rumors just for the hell of it, and everything
especially if they were deployed..  UGH... People like that get on my 
nerves lol...  

But anyways. I dont have to deal with that here and I love it.. 
I am off it it almost time to get Diana from school.
Pictures can be found here. I am still uploading 
so you will have  to keep checking back.. 




Monday, April 12, 2010

Update on Richard

Ortho this morning couldnt see a fracture or break. 
They are worried about his growth plate. 
They put him in a cast for the next 2 weeks and its back to 
ortho again.. If its healing like it should then we know it was fractured. 
So hopping for the best on that one. 
He  cant do gym or play his clarinet for the next 2 weeks but 
i guess that is better than 6 weeks.. 

xoxo
Saturday, April 10, 2010

kids



I swear lately.. Its been one thing after another..
Richard is either missing assignments in school or having problems with kids..
Christianna is either not doing homework, not giving a damn about her assignments
has a freaking attitude from hell..
Diana is doing good. She just gets so mad sometimes because she is the
only one in our area that is in Pre school so she doesnt know any little girls in he area..

Richard on the other had is actually turning assignments in and bringing up grades..
Christianna doesnt care at all. 
Diana is learning to play by her self more till she starts kindergarden

Today Richard has one of his friends come over from school it was good for him
to hang out with someone his own age for once.. 

Chrisitanna has been outside most of the day and so has Richard..
Today Christianna's little friend that she hang out, a boy.. I swear
he is a trouble maker on his own.. So today they were riding bikes and
her friend knocked Richard off the bike and he cut his freaking thumb up really
bad from his handle bars and most likely sprained his wrist..
Rick took him to the ER to find out what is wring with it.. It hurts when
he moves it.. So who knows.. I hope its nothing serious..

Well that is enough complaining for now.

XOXO
Samantha
Thursday, April 8, 2010

Easter Quickpages

Since Easter is done and over with.. 
I know I still need to update pictures. 
Here is a few Quickpages I have done 














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