Well it's been a little while since I wrote, but I have been very busy intergrating my replacement as I close this chapter of my life in Afghanistan.

Conversation of the Week

Me: You know some people question the meaning of life, but I what I would like to know is where Barbie gets all her money? She can afford many different "Kens", sports cars, and career fields.

LT: She models.

Things I've Learned

1. British speak English and Americans speak American, and yes there is a language barrier.

2. No matter how bad things seem to be, they can be a lot worse.

3. Sand and dust will always find you.

Well that's all for now.

God bless and take care,

Jen

Lisa,

This just figures:

You Are Ernie

Playful and childlike, you are everyone's favorite friend - even if your goofy antics get annoying at times. You are usually feeling: Amused - you are very easily entertained You are famous for: Always making people smile. From your silly songs to your wild pranks, you keep things fun. How you life your life: With ease. Life is only difficult when your friends won't play with you!

I celebrated another birthday in the Middle East. I am now 25. I am now in my mid-twenties. It's a little hard to swallow. I'm allowed to do whatever I want to do within reason and now that I'm 25 I'm looked at more as an adult than I was at 18-24. It's like a huge cosmo shift. Mid-twenties = You have got to be mature by now. This age also equates to the "When are you going to settle down?" Hmmm.... Someday, maybe, but right now I am enjoying being in my shoes. I am happy for all the things I have and the goals I have and am waiting to accomplish.

Why do people want 20-30 year olds to rush in their lives with marriage and children? These two steps are much bigger than what they appear to be. First off, all I've met so far in my life is Mr. Wrong. As far as children go, I'm not ready yet or am I in any rush. Sure, kids are great and I do love kids, but I am not ready to take care of something bugger than myself yet. I'm not prepared to let my heart walk around outside my body yet. When I am I'll be sure to let the "rushers in life" know. Marriage and kids can wait for 10 more years. Right now it's college and career time. My time!

As selfish as that sounds, I'm not changing my mind. These rushers are the reason why teenage girls get knocked up. If I offended anyone who has had a teenage pregnancy I apologize, but it's true. When us girls are young it is drilled over and over again in our heads, marriage and kids and don't end up like your aunt. Why does every family have a aunt that isn't married? Is this a conspiracy?

Anyway, I'm still young and happy with my life. And, as long as I'm happy with the person looking back at me in the mirror, well then that's all that counts!

Here are some b-day pics.

Me with b-day balloons

Me, Karen, and Chilli-Pepper

DST Team 1 - the balloon represents our commander who had left that day

God Bless and Take Care,

Jen

You Are a Life Blogger!

Your blog is the story of your life - a living diary. If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible.

God Bless and Take Care,

Jen

Buffy was the greatest dog we ever owned.  She was a huge sweetheart and loved everyone!  Buffy was a very happy dog and also stubborn!  When we first got her we had to hand feed her her dog food, but she could eat snacks just fine.  Also, Buffy would beg for food she didn't like and continue to beg until you gave it to her, and she would take it and spit it out and beg again! 

My whole family loved Buffy.  She was my brother's and mine kid sister and my parents youngest child.  She acted more like human than dog.  Buffy really fitted in our family, she loved sleep as much as we did.  She slept with my mom, and when mom would wake up she would sleep with me, and when I woke up, she would sleep with my brother.  She was a fantastic dog.

Buffy was put down on 19 September by "Loving Paws" and then buried in their pet cemetary.  She was 15yrs old.  She lived a great life and will be greatly missed.  She is survived by her parents JJ and Rosemary, brother Jason, sister Jennifer, stepmother Donna, and stepsisters Ginger and Tasha.   

I dedicate today's blog to Buffy the Wonder Dog.

God Bless and Take Care,

Jen