Sunday

“Even 

After 

All this time The Sun never says to the Earth, 

"You owe me." 

Look 

What happens 

With a love like that, 

It lights the whole sky.” ― Hafez

Driven

Lately, I've been doing less of this... 

ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz...........

And more of this... 

That's me - working. And contrary to popular belief, it feels good to say that. Because when I knew I had to leave the Apple, I had no idea what the future would hold for me. I was scared I would have to give up one of my loves. 

But I didn't. 

I admit that it hasn't been easy. I've had to work harder to prove myself; and starting at a new company has made it seems like I'm starting over... but I knew all of this. Moving meant I accepted the challenge. I have never worked harder in my life. 

I'm in love with my career; I'm in love with Superman's career; I'm in love with our home, I'm in love with having Superman home; I'm in love with our friends and family and our life...

Settling In

We're loving settling back into our home  -- and one of the best parts has been reconnecting with our friends. We've been on hiatus from the military for these couple weeks as we transition back so it's been perfect timing to soak in the social rainstorm.

Maybe next time we'll chat Army, but not today.

Here's a glimpse of our weekend! 



Our friend's boat cruise wedding!



Lilo baked us some cupcakes (which were all gone in less than 24 hours)



Celebrating Darcy's new job by getting our bangs did and going shopping!



Blue

We are part of many families. My family, Superman's family, the Military family. And now, we are officially part of the French and Electric Blue family.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to my lovely bridesmaid, and my even more lovely friend Yasmin -- she's engaged!!! 

She's the sweetest most super organized person that I know. During my engagement she did everything from picking up the bridesmaid dresses (as seen above), to hosting my bridal shower -- and did an AMAZING job.  

I owe her big time for all the wonderful things she's always done for me, and I'm so happy that she found someone who makes her happy happy happy!  

I can't wait until she comes back from L.A. so we can chat the deets!  

Let's Do This!

Family is in.

Dress is on.

Camera is charged.

Superman comes home today!!!!

Let's do this.

Real Housewife

Within 24 hours of moving in, Superman spent his quick 48-hour drop-in getting right to work.

48 hours later -- one project, almost done!

And while Superman is keeping up with his end of the moving bargain... I'm trying to catch up on my own. Introducing, the real housewife of the Bean. Where you'll see alot of this: 

And realizing that you can't live without this: 

Well, for only one day really. Today I start my new job -- and thank God for that! Because this whole housewife thing  that went down for a full 24 hours yesterday -- besides the social life part of it -- is not for me. 

A few weeks ago, we had dinner with another Army couple whose husband is in the same law enforcement class as Superman -- let's call him "Nice Guy" (a.k.a. the kind of guy I'm glad to see Superman making nice with). Nice Guy mentioned that his fiance shouldn't really rush into getting a job -- their careers will let us live comfortably anyway. Yadda Yadda Yadda.

But Nice Guy you don't get it (I didn't say, of course). I'm a 3-jobs kinda gal. I'm a do-it-because-I-love-it. I'm a if-I-don't-do-it-I'll-go-out-of-my-mind. One day of this life is quite enough for the 20-something me who's everything but a full-time Ms. Suzy Homemaker.

Listen, I'm all about protecting and serving. And I know there's an image of us gals rocking our chairs next to a window while sewing patches onto our husbands uniforms, looking out our front porch where our American flags wave fiercely, waiting for our husbands to come home each night.

Nice guy, I'm glad you've found that.

But if I'm not out rocking my stilettos, publishing a great story, working towards the next big step, all while cleaning up after Superman's mess, cooking some decent food, and making sure the big business decisions are made -- well then, you'll more likely find me throwing that rocking chair out the window because I'm not sittin on it, and I sure as hell ain't waitin on anybody.

Don't you worry about a thing. (I'm saying this more to my own self than anyone else right now). Our Bean life will certainly involve more than just dates with Oreck and Tide. I'm wayyy more fabu than that!!!!!! 

Disclaimer: Nice guy was just that - a nice guy. He's great, and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of him around since the boys are close. So this isn't a knock at him at all - just an entre to broach the subject of "how I roll."