An evening/morning of chat

Britt and I chatting with each other after I get home from a long day (this day was a long day) of work, and as he is getting his day started.  We've adjusted well to our 16 hour time differance, but are really looking forward to being in the same time zone here soon.  You've got to love the helicopter traffic reporter headsets.....lol

A quiet week inport

Not much happening this week.  Still enjoying time with Britt, while he's inport......though we're only able to chat and see each other via webcam, it is a blessing and I love every minute we can share.  I took three days off this week, and it was wonderful.  I didn't have anywhere I needed to be, I didn't have a to-do list starring at me waiting to be accomplished, nor did I have a steady stream of phone calls and knocks on the door with "Chief, I've got a quick question."  They're never quick.  As much as I love my job and love being a Chief, I still need a break from time to time.  I would've much perferred to take a break with my main squeeze, but we made the best of it.  I took the days off to to re-generate my batteries, relax, and spend as much time as I could with Britt.  I also got my hair done, went to Pilates and relaxed on the patio.  I finished The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks, which was an AMAZING READ!  Other than that, it was three days of sleeping in, which were priceless.

  

I love that smile

The new hair do, had the layers put back in, and love it.

Britt's Summer Cruise 2009

Indonesia

International Fleet Review

F-18 launching off of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON

International Fleet Review

Singapore Shopping Mall, covering 4 city blocks, above ground and below ground......now that is where I need to go shopping!

Singapore

You see the most breath taking sunsets and sunrises while out to sea....though we would both love to be seeing them together, we carry each other in our hearts no matter what we are doing or where we are.  Strong and faithful love, has no boundries and knows no limits.  I love you baby!

Seabee Combat Warfare Pinning Jul 09

As Britt was underway this summer, I hit the books and earned my second warfare qualification.  Finally caught up with Britt and am now dual qualified.....Seabee Combat Warfare (SCW) and Aviation Warfare (AW). 

Missing you

Britt is currently inport.  He is stationed on the USS COWPENS, homeported out of Yokosuka Japan.  It's been wonderful, being able to see him and chat via web cam in the morning, evenings and when we're both not working.  Webcam has become an absolute necessity between us.  I don't know how Grandma and Grandpa did it with only letters between them.  Though, I know how precious the little things are that are sent between us.  I've saved every card and note that he has sent, and I know that he's done the same.....if not, he'll start after reading this....;)

Transfer of duty stations

USS VICKSBURG

Britt transfers from USS VICKSBURG to JTF GTMO.  Yes, after a 6 month tour, he was headed back down in Apr 07 for another year.  I didn't mind, as I was still there, eagerly waiting to see him again.

 

As Britt got settled in Guantanamo Bay Cuba, I transferred in Jul 07 to Amphibious Construction Battalion ONE.  For three years with the BEES in Sunny San Diego.  Yes, that is me under there.......

GTMO, where true love was found

Who knew that we would find true love in Cuba, of all places.  Neither of us were looking forward to doing six months of duty in GTMO, however, all things happen for a reason, and this was planned out far before we even knew.  It was meant to be.  I walked into a Chief's meeting one of the first weeks that I had gotten there, and the handsome man in the back of the room caught my attention immediately.  Who could resist that smile and southern charm?  And his talent for cooking, Oh My Gosh.....Britt is such a wonderful cook.  We've really been blessed, and it's been truly amazing growing and melding together as one.