A Wife's Tale: Tell me all your thoughts on God

Tell me am I very far.

ASHLEY, COMMANDING OFFICER.

...would like to inform you that she has not been busy, but that would be a lie. Since Thursday, life has pretty much been a whirlwind. Thursday night/Friday morning was perhaps the most bittersweet day of my life. Yes, I went to the Harry Potter midnight premier decked out in my Gryffindor gear. The movie was epic and, as always, it's interesting to see how other people dressed up. I must say that I was surprised at the number of house elves showed up. We were even surprised to see none other than Darth Vader, though I'm sure he came to the wrong movie. However, it could be that Darth Vader is a huge Harry Potter fan. I didn't ask him. I'm sure he was cheering for Voldemort anyhow. With all that said, I don't think I ever cried quite so much during a movie. It was borderline ridiculous. I have plans to go see it again, so that I can take it all in without that anxious feeling of it being the end, and enjoy it more thoroughly this time.

My review is this, excellent. Not exactly true to the book. But excellent none the less. I really enjoyed a particular part where Voldemort laughed. However, the most heart wrenching parts, of course, had to do with Snape's memories and Harry, finally, accepting his fate.

I feel so lucky to have grown up in a world with Harry Potter. The books came out when I was 10. Like I said Thursday night, "I had a front row seat to the end of my childhood." And that is very true. I just hope that my future children, if there are any, have such an epic story. Though, I do intend on sharing the magic.

Yesterday was Sarah's friend Suzanne's bridal shower. It's so weird to see someone else getting married considering, it was not that long ago that I, myself, was in the same situation. I must say that I'm greatly glad that my wedding is done and over with. Though, it was phenomenal and gratifying, as far as weddings go.

And, here's one of me and the bride to be, just in case you've forgotten what I look like.

I talked to my Grandma Marie today. It's always nice to catch up with her. She reminds not to be ashamed of the things I've accomplished, a guilt that I'm often overcome with. If that makes sense. Which of course, it doesn't. Perhaps one day I'll share that story. Perhaps.

Well, there are many things to look forward to lately. I can't wait until the end of the month when I visit with Nikki P in Atlanta. It's been so long since I've been in that city. Also, NY next month with Tomato's cousin. She's epic...it's going to be a lot of fun.

Today, I'm relaxing and finally enjoying a "day off". Tomorrow and the next day should be just as busy as recent days.

TOMATO, THE HUBS.

...just keeps on keeping on. He's so amazing. I couldn't be in the position he is in now. It's a different kind of strength than I have to deal with here. I couldn't imagine being away from the people I love and having to be at work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

He sent me flowers yesterday to mark our "2 months down" goal. So yeah, 2 months down...roughly 5 to go. Even from Afghanistan, he's the best husband a girl could have.

He's seriously considering going into the reserves when he is done with his current contract and coming home to settle down. I'm not going to get my hopes or ahead of myself right yet. But, I would be lying if I said I wasn't researching real estate.

ZERO, THE DRAGON.

...has his big surgery Tuesday morning at 0700. I was nervous and called the veterinarian's office yesterday afternoon just to make sure that my dog was going to live through it. Yes, my perfectly healthy 2 year old lab. They said, very nicely, "he's going to be fine, it may be even better that he's a little older since labs tend to be more rambunctious with they're younger. At least, now, he's had some time to calm down. He's less likely to rip his stitches." So, that made me feel a little better. I keep having to tell myself that this is a common and necessary surgery.

He's my best bud though. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anything ever happened to him.

30 DAY PHOTO CHALLENGE

Day 29

(something that will always make you smile)