Well, still no word on Oklahoma City, and we're beginning to get very frustrated!! Everyday is the same: "Any word yet?"..."No!"..."Has anyone at your office heard anything yet?"..."No!"..."Have you heard from Oklahoma City yet?"..."No!"
UUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!
And my situation hasn't improved either. As of October 1st, I'm going to be jobless. Eddie tells me that it will be ok, but I'm getting very very nervous. Nothing is opening up in the Midland area that works for me, but yet the bills keep piling in...not that they're an issue yet...but I guarantee you they're not going to stop arriving to my mailbox after I go unemployed.
To top that, continuing to work for a company that doesn't want to keep you is growing more and more frustrating. I hate this feeling!!! It's depressing!!! And I've been suffering thru this ever since the end of June. I just want to move on, but I can't. I have to suffer in silence for another two weeks!! And as of right now, there is nothing I can do because I need the paycheck, and for now, the Chamber is the only place that wants to give me one...well, they're the only place that wants to give me one worth working for. There are companies that need employees, but they want to pay salaries in ranges lower than what I made fresh out of college...a lot lower. I just don't understand how these companies can think that someone would be happy with that kind of salary...especially the ones that want college educated employees. I mean REALLY?!?!?!?
Well, I pray that this will all turn around in the VERY near future. I keep my fingers crossed that Eddie will call me to inform me that he was the one selected, that we're FINALLY moving back towards Dallas. Any minute now the call will come in!! Any minute!! Please let that call come in!!!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Month #4
Well, sure enough my symptoms went away for a wonderful weekend with my husband. YEAH!! We had more of a laid back celebration for Month #4:
On Friday, we went to a local pizzeria for dinner...the food wasn't that great, but we had a good time. Then we came home and just hung out together...which was very nice. We watched part of the Cowboys game and just couch-potatoed it all evening.
On Saturday, we started by going to Lowes for the bathtub for our bathroom (that we're remodeling). When we got home, I cooked a nice breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast. We spent most of the day just trying to get some things done around the house, however we did share a nice lunch together at Jasons Deli. Saturday evening we went to a RockHounds game together (the RockHounds are Midland's minor league baseball team)...which was lots of fun...despite the fact that the RockHounds sucked Saturday night. We vegged out on all the good baseball type foods...hotdogs, peanuts, cotton candy, plus Eddie & I shared a serving of nachos. Then, after the game, we enjoyed a Fireworks show put on by the RockHounds. That was REALLY nice!! We came home after the game and watched the movie Seven Pounds with Will Smith. Interesting is all I can say...and sad.
Sunday was supposed to be another "do things around the house" day, but we wound up spending most of it doing nothing. I slept in, which was so nice. When I finally crawled out of bed, I cooked us breakfast...waffles...mmm mmm yum!! Then, we watched The Spirit...which in my opinion, was an extremely stupid movie...sorry if you liked it. We also took a nap...I don't see why we gave those up after kindergarten...naps are so wonderful!! When we got back up, we watched the newest edited version of our Wedding Video...still making edits with the videographer but I think we're about done...yeah!!! Then, we took our dogs for a walk, which they REALLY enjoyed and so did we...it was really nice out yesterday evening...not too hot...so we just strolled as our poochies discovered all the smells of the neighborhood. I did finally get a few things done last night, but that was during the commercials of Drop Dead Diva...my newest favorite show...while Eddie hung out in the bedroom watching tv.
I am really interested in seeing what Month #5 has in store. So far we found out that Eddie will not be transfered to Dallas...he said the list that was pulled for Dallas had a required score just slightly higher than his (and until he reaches competitive level (which will happen in October) or becomes a D.O. he can't raise his score anymore). However, he is on the "short" list for Oklahoma City...which I was told meant that they pulled a list and have already reviewed it once and knocked it down some...so he's that much closer to being accepted for Ok City. It's not the perfect solution, but it's at least closer to Dallas than Midland. My job situation has not changed.
On Friday, we went to a local pizzeria for dinner...the food wasn't that great, but we had a good time. Then we came home and just hung out together...which was very nice. We watched part of the Cowboys game and just couch-potatoed it all evening.
On Saturday, we started by going to Lowes for the bathtub for our bathroom (that we're remodeling). When we got home, I cooked a nice breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast. We spent most of the day just trying to get some things done around the house, however we did share a nice lunch together at Jasons Deli. Saturday evening we went to a RockHounds game together (the RockHounds are Midland's minor league baseball team)...which was lots of fun...despite the fact that the RockHounds sucked Saturday night. We vegged out on all the good baseball type foods...hotdogs, peanuts, cotton candy, plus Eddie & I shared a serving of nachos. Then, after the game, we enjoyed a Fireworks show put on by the RockHounds. That was REALLY nice!! We came home after the game and watched the movie Seven Pounds with Will Smith. Interesting is all I can say...and sad.
Sunday was supposed to be another "do things around the house" day, but we wound up spending most of it doing nothing. I slept in, which was so nice. When I finally crawled out of bed, I cooked us breakfast...waffles...mmm mmm yum!! Then, we watched The Spirit...which in my opinion, was an extremely stupid movie...sorry if you liked it. We also took a nap...I don't see why we gave those up after kindergarten...naps are so wonderful!! When we got back up, we watched the newest edited version of our Wedding Video...still making edits with the videographer but I think we're about done...yeah!!! Then, we took our dogs for a walk, which they REALLY enjoyed and so did we...it was really nice out yesterday evening...not too hot...so we just strolled as our poochies discovered all the smells of the neighborhood. I did finally get a few things done last night, but that was during the commercials of Drop Dead Diva...my newest favorite show...while Eddie hung out in the bedroom watching tv.
I am really interested in seeing what Month #5 has in store. So far we found out that Eddie will not be transfered to Dallas...he said the list that was pulled for Dallas had a required score just slightly higher than his (and until he reaches competitive level (which will happen in October) or becomes a D.O. he can't raise his score anymore). However, he is on the "short" list for Oklahoma City...which I was told meant that they pulled a list and have already reviewed it once and knocked it down some...so he's that much closer to being accepted for Ok City. It's not the perfect solution, but it's at least closer to Dallas than Midland. My job situation has not changed.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The "In Health" Part is Looking A Lot More Likely Now For Our Month #4 Celebration
Well, I think I'm on the downward stretch of getting over this food poisoning. YEAH!! This is my first case of food poisoning, and I pray that it's my last. No fun at all!! Although, I'm pretty sure I lost a pound or two from it...that is, if there is any positive side to this experience at all. So, it looks like the Webb's will have an opportunity to celebrate Month #4...but more than likely it won't happen until this weekend.
Month #4 brought quite a few exciting announcements:
1st of all, Eddie and I have begun remodeling our bathroom (the master bathroom). The house we bought last year is a little old and in need of some repairs, and one repair that I've been really looking forward to is our bathroom. It's small for a master bathroom, which is something we really can not change without knocking down walls, but it's something I can live with knowing that hopefully we won't be in Midland for too much longer. However, the biggest problem was the bathtub. I really can't explain it...it's just something you have to see. It's odd-ly short (in the direction that your legs would go) and tall (as far as climbing in). An older couple lived in the house before us, so you almost want to say that it looks like one of those tubs an old couple would have, however it didn't have that door on the front of it to help them get it. I have no idea how they got in it, without a step stool or a ladder. We didn't even use it...we been using the shower/bathtub in our guest bathroom...which really sucked!! Either way, it is gone!!! Eddie has torn it out. He's currently working on tearing out the walls (just the inside part...not thru to the other side) because whoever installed them before apparently didn't put the appropriate sheetrock in for use in a bathroom. So, he's going to have to put up new. We are going to install a new bathtub and shower, plus put in new cabinets, a new sink, a new countertop, new lighting, new tile, new faucets, new towel bars and even a new shade of paint. It will be a whole new bathroom when we get done. How exciting!!
2nd: the next opening for a transfer (for Eddie) has closed...which means, it is that much closer to him hopefully getting a transfer. See first they open the position and leave it open for quite some time...allowing people time to put in for it. Then, they close it (so no one else can put it in for it) and pull a list (they have some sort of technology that fishes thru the applicants and selects the applicants that fit the qualifications). Then they review the list and then make a decision. It all sounds complicated, but supposedly it only takes them about 3-4 weeks. My fingers couldn't be any more crossed!!! He said that there is a better chance of him getting Oklahoma City, which would be great...so much closer than where we are now...but I'm hoping with all my might that he gets Dallas. I'm so ready to be back home again!!! But that story is one that is "to be continued".
3rd: I found out we're not going to have to face the "For Poorer" part of our vows yet. I haven't mentioned my current situation, but apparently my job took some cutbacks on budget for next year and have decided to discontinue my position...which means no more me. I was told months ago and thought that it wouldn't be a problem finding a new job, but boy I was wrong. So, recently I was having to decide what to do. I thought I may have to come back to Dallas without Eddie, a couple times a month to do some work with my Dad. It would keep my bills paid but not leave a lot of room for extra spending, that is if I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my husband...I mean I could always work with my Dad more to make more money, but that would require me to be in Dallas more and in Midland less. So, I was just going to be in Dallas as much as I needed to pay my bills. However, my job has decided to keep me on another month. Originally, my last day was the end of August, but now it's not until the end of September. My thoughts are "this is great" ... hopefully, by the end of September, Eddie will have received the phone call announcing his transfer, just in enough time before I loose my job. I really pray that this is how it's going to go. What better timing? Please keep your fingers crossed for us!!!
Well, on to the next chapter of our book...Month #5!!!
Month #4 brought quite a few exciting announcements:
1st of all, Eddie and I have begun remodeling our bathroom (the master bathroom). The house we bought last year is a little old and in need of some repairs, and one repair that I've been really looking forward to is our bathroom. It's small for a master bathroom, which is something we really can not change without knocking down walls, but it's something I can live with knowing that hopefully we won't be in Midland for too much longer. However, the biggest problem was the bathtub. I really can't explain it...it's just something you have to see. It's odd-ly short (in the direction that your legs would go) and tall (as far as climbing in). An older couple lived in the house before us, so you almost want to say that it looks like one of those tubs an old couple would have, however it didn't have that door on the front of it to help them get it. I have no idea how they got in it, without a step stool or a ladder. We didn't even use it...we been using the shower/bathtub in our guest bathroom...which really sucked!! Either way, it is gone!!! Eddie has torn it out. He's currently working on tearing out the walls (just the inside part...not thru to the other side) because whoever installed them before apparently didn't put the appropriate sheetrock in for use in a bathroom. So, he's going to have to put up new. We are going to install a new bathtub and shower, plus put in new cabinets, a new sink, a new countertop, new lighting, new tile, new faucets, new towel bars and even a new shade of paint. It will be a whole new bathroom when we get done. How exciting!!
2nd: the next opening for a transfer (for Eddie) has closed...which means, it is that much closer to him hopefully getting a transfer. See first they open the position and leave it open for quite some time...allowing people time to put in for it. Then, they close it (so no one else can put it in for it) and pull a list (they have some sort of technology that fishes thru the applicants and selects the applicants that fit the qualifications). Then they review the list and then make a decision. It all sounds complicated, but supposedly it only takes them about 3-4 weeks. My fingers couldn't be any more crossed!!! He said that there is a better chance of him getting Oklahoma City, which would be great...so much closer than where we are now...but I'm hoping with all my might that he gets Dallas. I'm so ready to be back home again!!! But that story is one that is "to be continued".
3rd: I found out we're not going to have to face the "For Poorer" part of our vows yet. I haven't mentioned my current situation, but apparently my job took some cutbacks on budget for next year and have decided to discontinue my position...which means no more me. I was told months ago and thought that it wouldn't be a problem finding a new job, but boy I was wrong. So, recently I was having to decide what to do. I thought I may have to come back to Dallas without Eddie, a couple times a month to do some work with my Dad. It would keep my bills paid but not leave a lot of room for extra spending, that is if I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my husband...I mean I could always work with my Dad more to make more money, but that would require me to be in Dallas more and in Midland less. So, I was just going to be in Dallas as much as I needed to pay my bills. However, my job has decided to keep me on another month. Originally, my last day was the end of August, but now it's not until the end of September. My thoughts are "this is great" ... hopefully, by the end of September, Eddie will have received the phone call announcing his transfer, just in enough time before I loose my job. I really pray that this is how it's going to go. What better timing? Please keep your fingers crossed for us!!!
Well, on to the next chapter of our book...Month #5!!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
For better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness...
Our fourth month anniversary is showing the first true tests of our wedding vows...in sickness and in health...
Sunday evening, Eddie and I were driving back from Dallas. On our way, I dozed off in the jeep...which I really felt bad for doing because I knew Eddie was tired too. I woke up about 20-30 miles outside of Abilene and noticed that I wasn't feeling that great. At first I assumed it was motion sickness...I get that sometimes in the car when I'm not watching the road. But, as the moments progressed, so did the queziness in my stomach. I kept hoping it would go away, but as Abilene got closer and closer, my nausious stomach got worse and worse. And just as Abilene hit, it was "Eddie, pull over!!!" And, with another pit stop in Big Spring, we were certain that my stomach was not in agreement with the Sonic we picked up in Weatherford.
Needless to say, after a long night of very little sleep Sunday, I did not make it to work yesterday morning (Monday). I stayed home all day, wrapped up in bed. Luckily, the thought of death knocking on my door went away by mid-morning, but I had a slight case of queziness all day, not to mention that everytime I even thought of eating I would be reminded of the night before, and as the day progressed so did a pain in my back.
The only good part of my day was how sweet my husband was in my time of "BLAH". He called to check on me throughout the day...you could hear a strong sense of concern over the phone. He kept saying he wished there was something he could do to make me feel better. Then, when he got home, he came straight into the bedroom and asked how I was doing, crawled on the bed, curled up behind me and wrapped his arms around me...such a calming feeling.
As the night progressed, so did the pain in my back. I was almost to tears when I remembered him going on and on a couple of months ago about some pain creme he had found..."a miracle creme"...and that it was!!! Eddie lovingly massaged it into my back. I wouldn't lie and say that my back felt 100% better, but I can definitely say that it immediately felt 75-80% better (and from where it started...75% cured was a miracle).
With today being our four month anniversary, I wish there was something romantic I could think of doing to show my appreciation to my husband, but all I can think about during my last few minutes of work is changing back into my PJs and crawling back into bed. I definitely feel better than yesterday, but I am no where near 100%. So, "in sickness and in health" here we come.
Hopefully, we'll be able to celebrate our 1st blissfull four months of marriage this weekend over a romantic dinner for two!!
Sunday evening, Eddie and I were driving back from Dallas. On our way, I dozed off in the jeep...which I really felt bad for doing because I knew Eddie was tired too. I woke up about 20-30 miles outside of Abilene and noticed that I wasn't feeling that great. At first I assumed it was motion sickness...I get that sometimes in the car when I'm not watching the road. But, as the moments progressed, so did the queziness in my stomach. I kept hoping it would go away, but as Abilene got closer and closer, my nausious stomach got worse and worse. And just as Abilene hit, it was "Eddie, pull over!!!" And, with another pit stop in Big Spring, we were certain that my stomach was not in agreement with the Sonic we picked up in Weatherford.
Needless to say, after a long night of very little sleep Sunday, I did not make it to work yesterday morning (Monday). I stayed home all day, wrapped up in bed. Luckily, the thought of death knocking on my door went away by mid-morning, but I had a slight case of queziness all day, not to mention that everytime I even thought of eating I would be reminded of the night before, and as the day progressed so did a pain in my back.
The only good part of my day was how sweet my husband was in my time of "BLAH". He called to check on me throughout the day...you could hear a strong sense of concern over the phone. He kept saying he wished there was something he could do to make me feel better. Then, when he got home, he came straight into the bedroom and asked how I was doing, crawled on the bed, curled up behind me and wrapped his arms around me...such a calming feeling.
As the night progressed, so did the pain in my back. I was almost to tears when I remembered him going on and on a couple of months ago about some pain creme he had found..."a miracle creme"...and that it was!!! Eddie lovingly massaged it into my back. I wouldn't lie and say that my back felt 100% better, but I can definitely say that it immediately felt 75-80% better (and from where it started...75% cured was a miracle).
With today being our four month anniversary, I wish there was something romantic I could think of doing to show my appreciation to my husband, but all I can think about during my last few minutes of work is changing back into my PJs and crawling back into bed. I definitely feel better than yesterday, but I am no where near 100%. So, "in sickness and in health" here we come.
Hopefully, we'll be able to celebrate our 1st blissfull four months of marriage this weekend over a romantic dinner for two!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
It's So Hard To Say Good-Bye
Last week I had a wake up call...one of my best friends (of 14+ years) lost her father. I don't know if I've just been living in my own little world or if others share my same feelings, but it was up until this moment that I felt like my parents were going to be around for a very long time...as if they were going to live forever. Don't get me wrong, I've lost friends before. I even lost my grandfather in 2004. So, I know that death happens. But, it just doesn't seem the time for me to say good-bye is just around the corner. And I know that this doesn't mean that it is, just that it could be.
I drove to Dallas last week to say good-bye and to support my friend. On the way back, I had a lot of time to think. While in my car, I thought about all of the things that I've accomplished during my lifetime, the things my parents have witnessed and have been able to be proud of me for: the major things like graduating high school, graduating college (1st one in my immediate family) and finding the man of my dreams & getting married...the less than major things like getting my drivers license, making my high school drillteam (and making officer my senior year), getting good grades, moving out on my own, getting a job, etc. But then I began to wonder, how many more accomplishments are my parents going to be around to witness?
It's sad to think that my parents may not be around for every momentous occasion in my life. It's very hard to imagine them not being there when they always have been. I know they say that when a loved one leaves us, that they are always with you, but I just can't imagine going thru something like having a baby and not being able to see the look on my parents' faces when their grandchild is brought into the world, or the day Eddie and I finanlly get to move back to Dallas and not being able to hug my Mom because her daughter has FINALLY moved back home.
It's a hard thing, loosing a parent. I may not know from personal experience, but I can only imagine. So, for that, my heart goes out to my friend (and her family).
I drove to Dallas last week to say good-bye and to support my friend. On the way back, I had a lot of time to think. While in my car, I thought about all of the things that I've accomplished during my lifetime, the things my parents have witnessed and have been able to be proud of me for: the major things like graduating high school, graduating college (1st one in my immediate family) and finding the man of my dreams & getting married...the less than major things like getting my drivers license, making my high school drillteam (and making officer my senior year), getting good grades, moving out on my own, getting a job, etc. But then I began to wonder, how many more accomplishments are my parents going to be around to witness?
It's sad to think that my parents may not be around for every momentous occasion in my life. It's very hard to imagine them not being there when they always have been. I know they say that when a loved one leaves us, that they are always with you, but I just can't imagine going thru something like having a baby and not being able to see the look on my parents' faces when their grandchild is brought into the world, or the day Eddie and I finanlly get to move back to Dallas and not being able to hug my Mom because her daughter has FINALLY moved back home.
It's a hard thing, loosing a parent. I may not know from personal experience, but I can only imagine. So, for that, my heart goes out to my friend (and her family).
Monday, July 20, 2009
Three Months And Counting!!!
The Webb's have been official for three months, 1 day, 19 hours and some odd minutes, and there is no end in site.
We've actually been busy little bees this past month, despite our lack of visits to the beloved Big D. As many of you know, we traveled to Dallas so much last year for one reason or another, so I made a promise to Eddie that after our wedding, our visits would be more limited...and for the most part, I've actually kept that promise. It wasn't looking good directly after our wedding, because once again one reason after another popped up. But after my friend Anvia's wedding, that quickly came to a hault. We made it to Dallas for Father's Day weekend in June, and I traveled the lonesome trail this past weekend to welcome a friend (Dr. Trenton Collier) home (Eddie stayed in Midland to work some overtime)...but other than that it has been Midland, Midland, Midland.
For the last month we've just been able to spend a lot of time together. We've accomplished some projects around the house. We had visitors for Fourth of July weekend (my Mom & Dad and Tiffany came in town). We've had date nights to the movies: watching such flicks as Transformers and Disney's Up. We went to Odessa for a dinner date at Red Lobster (Midland doesn't have a Red Lobster). We have truly enjoyed this moment of peace from the whirlwind of traveling 2-3 times a month.
I am disappointed to say that we were not together for our three month anniversary which was Saturday (since I was in Dallas and he was in Midland), but I'm assuming that comes with the territory of being married 350 miles away from family and friends...there are going to be missed "monthly" anniversaries. But, as long as our "Webb" clock keeps ticking, that's what matters. Not to mention, nothing that will stop us from being together when the big One Year comes along.
We've actually been busy little bees this past month, despite our lack of visits to the beloved Big D. As many of you know, we traveled to Dallas so much last year for one reason or another, so I made a promise to Eddie that after our wedding, our visits would be more limited...and for the most part, I've actually kept that promise. It wasn't looking good directly after our wedding, because once again one reason after another popped up. But after my friend Anvia's wedding, that quickly came to a hault. We made it to Dallas for Father's Day weekend in June, and I traveled the lonesome trail this past weekend to welcome a friend (Dr. Trenton Collier) home (Eddie stayed in Midland to work some overtime)...but other than that it has been Midland, Midland, Midland.
For the last month we've just been able to spend a lot of time together. We've accomplished some projects around the house. We had visitors for Fourth of July weekend (my Mom & Dad and Tiffany came in town). We've had date nights to the movies: watching such flicks as Transformers and Disney's Up. We went to Odessa for a dinner date at Red Lobster (Midland doesn't have a Red Lobster). We have truly enjoyed this moment of peace from the whirlwind of traveling 2-3 times a month.
I am disappointed to say that we were not together for our three month anniversary which was Saturday (since I was in Dallas and he was in Midland), but I'm assuming that comes with the territory of being married 350 miles away from family and friends...there are going to be missed "monthly" anniversaries. But, as long as our "Webb" clock keeps ticking, that's what matters. Not to mention, nothing that will stop us from being together when the big One Year comes along.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Two Month Celebration!!
OK, so I know it might sound cheesy to some people, but last night Eddie and I celebrated our Two Month Wedding Anniversary. I know to couples that have been married for 20, 30, 40 years, two months is so minuscule, but it meant something to us, and we wanted to celebrate it. Don't worry, we didn't do anything crazy, like a spur-of-the-moment trip to Mexico, or anything...it was a simple dinner at Logan's Roadhouse...just the two of us. And it was nice!!
If you think about, there are couples that run out and get married and within a week or two or three they're down at the courthouse filing for an anulment. Not that I ever expected for Eddie and I to fall into those shoes, but who does...who goes into their wedding day thinking "I'm going to be anuling this thing in a week from now"? So, to think that we've already outlasted some marriages is a big step...something worth celebrating in my mind.
Not to mention, it's the little things that count...so why not celebrate them?!?!?! Are you in love...why not celebrate it?!?!?! Did you have a good week...why not celebrate it?!?!?! Does it always have to be the big things that constitute a celebration? NO!!
I have to wonder if all marriages went into each day like Eddie and I, if the divorce rate wouldn't be lower. I'm sure you're thinking to yourself...well, you've only been married two months...just wait until 5 years have gone by...or 10...and see if you still have the same "lovey-dovey" mind set you have now. Even more, wait until you have kids!! True, we may only have limited experience in the realm of married couples, I'll give you that, but what does our four-year relationship say for us...what about the survival of a 2 1/2 year long-distance-relationship? I know we don't compare to a couple that has been married for 50 years, but I'd like to think that on our 50th (year) anniversary, that we'll be that little old couple, walking thru the park, holding hands...more in love than ever...with a million or more celebrations in our memories for the microscopic events of our life together!!
If you think about, there are couples that run out and get married and within a week or two or three they're down at the courthouse filing for an anulment. Not that I ever expected for Eddie and I to fall into those shoes, but who does...who goes into their wedding day thinking "I'm going to be anuling this thing in a week from now"? So, to think that we've already outlasted some marriages is a big step...something worth celebrating in my mind.
Not to mention, it's the little things that count...so why not celebrate them?!?!?! Are you in love...why not celebrate it?!?!?! Did you have a good week...why not celebrate it?!?!?! Does it always have to be the big things that constitute a celebration? NO!!
I have to wonder if all marriages went into each day like Eddie and I, if the divorce rate wouldn't be lower. I'm sure you're thinking to yourself...well, you've only been married two months...just wait until 5 years have gone by...or 10...and see if you still have the same "lovey-dovey" mind set you have now. Even more, wait until you have kids!! True, we may only have limited experience in the realm of married couples, I'll give you that, but what does our four-year relationship say for us...what about the survival of a 2 1/2 year long-distance-relationship? I know we don't compare to a couple that has been married for 50 years, but I'd like to think that on our 50th (year) anniversary, that we'll be that little old couple, walking thru the park, holding hands...more in love than ever...with a million or more celebrations in our memories for the microscopic events of our life together!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Two Months of Wedding Bliss
Well, we've survived the 1st two months!!! Exactly two months ago today, Eddie and I exchanged vows and said our "I do's". It was such a WONDERFUL day...I just wish it wouldn't have flown by so quickly.It has been so nice to be married to the man I love, but MANN, a newlywed woman has LOTS to do!! I've already received my new drivers license and social security card, plus I changed my name in my banking accounts. BUT, I still have to change over my credit cards and accounts like my phone. It was exciting receiving the new documents and cards, though. Just seemed to make it that much more official. "Mrs. Magan Webb!!!" I'm still getting used to it, but it makes me smile just thinking about it!!
For the last five weeks, Eddie and I have been in Midland enjoying married life. All of last year we spent so many weekends traveling back and forth between Midland and Dallas for one reason or another. So, since we had no major event bringing us back to Dallas during the last five weeks, we decided to stay home. And, although we've stayed busy for most of it, it has been very relaxing and definitely enjoyable. We've been able to just enjoy each other's company, spend time with our dogs, do a little working out, spend some time in our yard, PLUS we've done stuff like go to the movies, enjoyed a few date nights at local restaurants, had some "game nights" in, experienced Summer Mummers for the first time (Summer Mummers is a summer theatre show in Midland...if you're ever in Midland during the summer I recommend it...it was LOTS of fun, although probably better if you can go as a group) and last weekend we bought a Wii (which is SUPER fun!!).
I've really enjoyed being a married woman...thanks to my loving husband!! Thanks sweetness...I LOVE YOU!!! Happy 2 Months!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
While The Men Are Away, The Women Will Play!!
Eddie has decided that on our next trip to Dallas, he wants to spend some quality time with his family. So, while he's away, I'm planning to host a Girl's Night Out with my friends.I love the Girl's Night Out's...it's always nice to get together with my friends to enjoy a nice meal and catch up. I know these nights have changed quite a bit from when I was in my early 20s...it used to be that when you heard those three little words, next came digging thru the closet, like you were on a treasure hunt or something, for that perfect hot little outfit for a crazy night out on the town...but somewhere between my 24's and my 28's the definition for that three-word term shifted. Now it's all about finding that cozy, quiet little corner of the cutest girlie cafe possible, so you can fill it with laughter and giggles, smiles and hugs, memories and rememberances. There's no more need to dig out the perfect "eye candy" of a top and high heels, because it's no longer about how many numbers you can get in a night...it's all about how many stories you can tell, how many memories you can dig up, how many laughs you can have. It's about cherishing your friendships!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Get The Dirt On The Webbs
Eddie and I continued to enjoy not having to travel to Dallas for yet another weekend...this past weekend. I thought we were going to have a weekend in, but we actually had a weekend out...in our yard, that is.
Last week, during one of my work days, I was going thru the newspaper looking for stories/ads on/about the Chamber, and I came across an article on a cafe at a local garden. I wasn't aware we had a garden in Midland...so I was intrigued. Additionally, this was a restaurant Eddie and I had never visited, and we are always looking for new places to eat, so we decided to go on Saturday for lunch. While researching the place online in an attempt to figure out where it was located, I discovered that this garden was merely a nursery...however, dispite my disappointment that Midland did not have it's own arboretum, I was still interrested in visiting to try out the "new" cafe.
The cafe was a nice "cute" little place. We really liked the "patio" area. The patio tables surrounded a pond/fountain area that included nice plants and flowers. The pond even had large goldfish. And, despite the fact that it was already in the mid-90's outside, the area was kept nice and cool from outside fans and a patio cover. The food was good too. We really had a nice lunch.
After lunch, we wondered around the nursery. And although I walked into the place, asking Eddie to keep me from spending lots of money, we walked out of there with a palate of Impatience and Bagonias, garden soil and top soil...and found ourselves on our way to Lowes to pick up more watering hoses and other gardening supplies. And, before the weekend was over, I returned to the nursery for more flowers.
I spent Saturday afternoon/evening in the flower bed that surrounds our backyard tree...digging out weeds to make room for our new flowers. It was an AWESOME workout!! Sunday morning, we woke up...it was back to the yard to finish what was started the day before. We spent all Sunday working on our yard. And although it was hard work and left my back & neck screeming for a massage, it was relaxing in a way.
Eddie and I had a really good time working on the yard together. And the excitment has carried on into the week...every day when we get home from work we go outside to inspect our yard. We look for new flowers or just to see if the plants are expanding in growth...it's like we have a yard full of "little babies"
Last week, during one of my work days, I was going thru the newspaper looking for stories/ads on/about the Chamber, and I came across an article on a cafe at a local garden. I wasn't aware we had a garden in Midland...so I was intrigued. Additionally, this was a restaurant Eddie and I had never visited, and we are always looking for new places to eat, so we decided to go on Saturday for lunch. While researching the place online in an attempt to figure out where it was located, I discovered that this garden was merely a nursery...however, dispite my disappointment that Midland did not have it's own arboretum, I was still interrested in visiting to try out the "new" cafe.
The cafe was a nice "cute" little place. We really liked the "patio" area. The patio tables surrounded a pond/fountain area that included nice plants and flowers. The pond even had large goldfish. And, despite the fact that it was already in the mid-90's outside, the area was kept nice and cool from outside fans and a patio cover. The food was good too. We really had a nice lunch.
After lunch, we wondered around the nursery. And although I walked into the place, asking Eddie to keep me from spending lots of money, we walked out of there with a palate of Impatience and Bagonias, garden soil and top soil...and found ourselves on our way to Lowes to pick up more watering hoses and other gardening supplies. And, before the weekend was over, I returned to the nursery for more flowers.
I spent Saturday afternoon/evening in the flower bed that surrounds our backyard tree...digging out weeds to make room for our new flowers. It was an AWESOME workout!! Sunday morning, we woke up...it was back to the yard to finish what was started the day before. We spent all Sunday working on our yard. And although it was hard work and left my back & neck screeming for a massage, it was relaxing in a way.
Eddie and I had a really good time working on the yard together. And the excitment has carried on into the week...every day when we get home from work we go outside to inspect our yard. We look for new flowers or just to see if the plants are expanding in growth...it's like we have a yard full of "little babies"
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
What A Wonderful Weekend
Eddie and I had an amazing weekend. It's probably not an exciting story for you to read, but we really enjoyed it...and it all started with no plans at all...something we couldn't be happier about.
We spent most of the weekend around our house. We did some cleaning, some relaxing, some organizing and even some movie watching. We spent time in the yard, walked the dogs and enjoyed the sound of the rain from our porch. This three day weekend was exactly what the doctor ordered.
We wrapped up the weekend with a "Date Night" to the movies to see X-Men Wolverine. That was a lot of fun!! I know we're still newlyweds...just recently saying good-bye to our "dating" relationship...but after living together for an entire year, it's exciting to announce that we still enjoy a "Date Night" from time to time. From what I understand, many relationships begin to loose site of the very thing that they began their relationship on...the fun and joy found from dating. I just hope that Eddie and I never loose site of that...so far so good...and I don't see it coming to an end anytime soon.
We spent most of the weekend around our house. We did some cleaning, some relaxing, some organizing and even some movie watching. We spent time in the yard, walked the dogs and enjoyed the sound of the rain from our porch. This three day weekend was exactly what the doctor ordered.
We wrapped up the weekend with a "Date Night" to the movies to see X-Men Wolverine. That was a lot of fun!! I know we're still newlyweds...just recently saying good-bye to our "dating" relationship...but after living together for an entire year, it's exciting to announce that we still enjoy a "Date Night" from time to time. From what I understand, many relationships begin to loose site of the very thing that they began their relationship on...the fun and joy found from dating. I just hope that Eddie and I never loose site of that...so far so good...and I don't see it coming to an end anytime soon.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Extended Weekend In Midland
Well, it is 2:45 on Friday, and I am super excited because my company's 3:00 Fridays start today, so I'm outta here in 15 minutes. For those of you who are saying "What are 3:00 Fridays?"...I was just like you a year ago. Supposedly this is a popular thing that I was never made aware of until now...but it is OH SO GRAND!!! The Chamber allows us to leave at 3:00 on each Friday during the summer months. I think it's to allow parents more time with their kids (it doesn't start until school gets out and stops around the time school starts back up). Either way, I LOVE it!!
To top it off, this is a 3-Day Weekend!!! An extra added bonus if you ask me.
Eddie and I are both looking forward to staying in Midland this weekend. Although we both miss our friends and family in Dallas, it is so nice to be able to stay home and relax for three whole days.
To top it off, this is a 3-Day Weekend!!! An extra added bonus if you ask me.
Eddie and I are both looking forward to staying in Midland this weekend. Although we both miss our friends and family in Dallas, it is so nice to be able to stay home and relax for three whole days.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Newlyweds
It has been one month, 3 days, 4 hours and 15 minutes (give or take) (it's currently 10:45pm) since we said our "I do's" and we definitely fall under the category of newlyweds...or maybe it's just the rose-colored glasses that have magically appeared on my face...either way things couldn't be better.I am in love!!! Although, you could have asked me if I was over the span of the last four years and my answer would have been the same as it is today "yes"...but now more than ever...and my love for the wonderful man I finally get to call my husband continues to grow each day. It grows each morning when he wakes me before he leaves for work to tell me he loves me and kiss me good-bye whether I'm completely conscious or half asleep because it's 6-something in the morning and my mind isn't ready to function yet. It grows each evening when he walks thru the door and wraps his arms around me and plants a big one on my lips before he does anything else. It grows each night as he gives me the daily good-night kiss and tells me, as he has many times throughout the day, that he loves me. It grows during the little experiences like a "movie night in" and the big experiences like every wonderful moment of our honeymoon. It grows when he makes me smile, when he makes me laugh, when he says something sweet and even when he does nothing at all but glance my way.
I am the luckiest girl in the world because I am married to the man of my dreams, to the one man I was born to love, to my best friend.
Our first month as newlyweds was wonderful. We began our first month with our honeymoon in Hawaii (enough said). Hawaii was absolutely gorgeous...a perfect spot for a honeymoon. I would definitely recommend it, if you're trying to determine a romantic spot for your next vacation. We stayed in a wonderful hotel right on the beach. We took surfing lessons, went scuba diving, played on the beach, went for a nature hike, attended a luau (my favorite experience) and visited Pearl Harbor. Upon flying into Dallas from our honeymoon, we jumped on another plane to go to Missouri for Eddie's nephew's graduation. We finally made it back into Dallas that Saturday and returned to Midland on Sunday.
We've stayed pretty busy since...
We both stayed in Midland the weekend after our return...which was wonderful. It was nice to stay in place. We were able to get some things done around our house, run some errands, and even attended a RockHounds game (Midland's minor league baseball team). To top it off, we had a X-Men marathon...to get me up-to-date for the newest X-Men movie.
The following weekend was our first weekend apart since the wedding. I know we used to spend a lot of time apart because of our long-distance relationship of 2 1/2 years, but this weekend wasn't the same...after uniting as one it was so much harder to say good-bye, even if it was only for a day & 1/2. I had to come to Dallas, because my sister scheduled a bridesmaid shopping day (to pick out our bridesmaid dresses for her wedding...she's getting married in October) for that Sunday, but Eddie really wasn't in the mood to travel so soon, so he stayed in Midland. I missed him so much!!!
That weekend was also Mother's Day weekend...so I got to kill two birds with one stone, because I also got to celebrate Mother's Day with my Mom. But the sweetest part was, when I returned back to Midland and walked in the door, I spotted the prettiest lillies sitting on the table. I asked Eddie where they came from and he told me they were from Rascal, Dakota and Sassy for Mother's Day (Rascal is our Rottweiler, Dakota is our Lab, and Sassy is our ShihTzu). I know many people will think that's cheesy, but I thought it was amazingly sweet!!!
The next weekend we had to travel back to Dallas for a friend's wedding (I was a bridesmaid)...it was our first wedding as Mr. & Mrs. Webb. Eddie was absolutely wonderful!! First of all, our dogs were all due for their annual shots, and although I knew he would have rather spent the day with his family, he joined me to take our herd to the dreaded vet...remember, we have three (two big and one small) so visiting the vet is not the best idea of how to spend an afternoon, not to mention we decided to go on the day in which my vet hosts their Shot Clinic, so the clinic was literally overflowing with animals...FUN!!!...but Eddie went and kept me company. Additionally, I know weddings are not the ideal place to be for men, but Eddie was a trooper. Not only did he attend, but he also videotaped and took pictures, helped carry packages, and so much more. That night was a wonderful evening. We even got to dance...they played the song our wedding song was based off of...and he swept me off my feet!!!
But now we have finally reached a weekend in which we can stay in place. Tomorrow is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and we have no plans and we are thrilled!!! I know it sounds odd to be excited about doing nothing, but we couldn't be happier.
That's it in a nutshell for our first month as newlyweds. Stay tuned for more happily married moments!!
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