Lots of good things are happening here. This weekend was such a relief. I was able to spend some much needed time with Travis. We watched a movie and went to breakfast at a great little diner. He surprised me and took me to the fair, and I played my first kickball game (at least the first one that I can remember). The kickball game was kind of a great achievement for me. It really boosted my confidence. No, I didn't score any points, but I kicked the ball and I actually made it to first base once. It was good. Tonight, he is studying and I am watching chick flicks and reading a book. Hooray for me learning how to occupy myself!

So...only two and half weeks until we move. I am really excited about the whole thing and the new possibilities before us. But before that, we celebrate Travis' birthday. I am excited about getting to treat him like a king. He deserves it so much! We also have the birthday ball. I found a really great dress for it, so I am happy about that. To think that a year ago, Travis asked me to it before we were even dating. Kind of crazy. We actually started dating before the Ball, but his asking me to the ball jump started everything. Little did I know then, I would marry him!
And then a few days after the birthday ball, the movers come...
and then we take off on another adventure.

So, the three month honeymoon has ended and flight school has begun. This has brought me more free time than I know what to do with. I have learned that when I get bored, I cook and bake... which equals some serious poundage here lately. Apple pie, chocolate chip cookies, homemade applesauce, chicken and dumplings. I am trying to celebrate apple season and the Fall even though it does not exist here.
This morning is better than they have been. I have started working in my studio for the first time in over a year. It feels good, but I am completely at a loss with where to go with my drawings. It seems that my ideas get lost between art school and the decorative. I want to work to find the in-between and see what it looks like.
In other news, Travis passed his weather and swim test this morning. I am so proud of him. We move to Corpus Christi in about five weeks and I am starting to look for jobs and houses there. I am getting excited about the possibilities. Well back to work for now. No more procrastinating!
-Jen











My friend, Nicole, and I cooking Pad Thai from scratch just so we could go buy fun ingredients from the international market in town. Mmmm... And we were wearing our cute aprons!