First Week Almost Done

It seems like life is full of count downs.  We count down to birthdays, vacations, end of school semesters.  Like we don't really live in the moment (or maybe we do), but regardless, we're always looking forward to something in the future.

Tim is a huge "counter-downer".  Always has been - always will be.  I doubt highly even the Marines can take that out of him.  Shoot, lots of times, he would turn me into a "counter-downer" too.  I would always tease him because he'd come up to me and just say - "Hey Mom! 29 days!" And I'd look at him quizically, thinking quickly in my head - "What the heck is coming up that he's counting down too?"  Sometimes it would be easy, like his birthday.  Other times, it would be more difficult and random, like days til he put in his two week notice at Kelly's Butcher Shop...LOL. It does crack me up and like I said, I tease him about it sometimes and just say "You are such a "counter-downer".  That's so funny.  You make me laugh."

So, I'm sure he's already begun doing this.  Like 101% sure.  Life changed for him pretty drastically last week.  He's been "best friends" with his DI for probably 48 hours or so now - lol.  (**And as a side note: I have to laugh and not dwell on these types of things, or my mind just starts wandering.....)  But this Monday, according to the Training Matrix, he'll be issued his M-16.  His NEW girlfriend that he'll have to keep immaculate and pretty much be attached to the hip with.  My point?  He's probably counting down to that - at least in his head.

And, as you can see, I too have caught on to the fine art of counting down.  I filled out most of my house calendar with his activities (so it wouldn't be only me that would be able to partake...).  And I woke up this morning thinking about Tim and that his first week is almost over - 12 weeks to go! ☺ Hmmm, does he get that from me?  Maybe I was a "supressive counter-downer" never letting it show until now....lol

Surprisingly, this week has been easier than I had expected.  I had my "down time", but I had it, then had to let it go and get on with my day.  Am I always going to be able to do that?  Gee, that would be nice, and I'd really love that, however, I am human, so think that those bad times will hang around a little longer some days. 

Oh, it does so help that the sun has been shining the last few days.  I'm definitely a sunshine kinda gal - and too much gloom does affect my mood (sorry).  But I have been keeping really busy - and that's what I lend my decent mood and lack of depression to.  If I'm not on a Marine website, learning about what Tim's doing, I'm watching videos SEEING what Tim's doing.  Or I'm trying to connect on Facebook with old friends, new friends, think of how I can be a better person and part of this world. 

Like the other day, I donated $10 to Cup of Joe for a Joe "hosted" by Green Beans ( http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/ ).  Since, I'm currently unemployed and have to watch my pennies quite a bit more, I'm not heading out for coffee much and I'm making it at home.  SOOO, with the money I've been saving, I figured I could donate $10 - which would get me less than 3 Grande Caramel Machiatto's from Starbuck's - and give 5, yes 5, cups of coffee to 5 troops overseas.  Maybe that's not much to you, but it might make their morning or day and put a smile on their faces.  And that makes me happy.  Makes me feel like I'm doing something good.  It keeps me motivated and keeps my head (and my mood) on straight.

I'm also diving head on into my home business.  I've slacked terribly and feel that this is the time to get moving with that again.  And why not?  My products ALSO make people smile and feel good - and that makes me happy! ☺  Not to mention, will help me get out to San Diego and wherever else I may need to travel to get to visit Tim.  (**Second side note: I've learned as far as "jobs" go, you sure can't count on a company to take care of you; can't put all your eggs in one basket. I've learned that.)  So, I'm jumping back into it with both feet and I have to tell you that it feels so good!

So, as Tim begins his second week of Boot Camp (in 2 days - ha!), I will be counting down right along with him.  Care to join me?  Ha!

Until next time...