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25 Apr 2016Halfway thereBy my best guess, I am right about at the halfway point of the total number of days I will be out of the United States and away from Kelley, give or take a few days. I must say, I have not been terribly impressed with the experience so far. My apartment is nice, but I am alone in it. Parts of my job are cool/good, but other parts not so much. The people I work with are great, but I have to come home to an empty, Kelley-less house. It has been tough here. Luckily, I am heading home for a month fairly soon, and I hope that will recharge my batteries for the next 5 month stint I'll have to do here alone. Leaving Kelley behind again will be super hard. We can get through this, but it won't be easy! I can't wait to be back for good!
Comment on/rate this...- 23 Mar 2016Plane tickets purchased!I bought my plane tickets to return to the US and take my mid-tour vacation today! This is super exciting and helps make it more real! I've been in Korea for over 4 1/2 months and I am ready to get out of here. Too bad that after 30 days I'll have to come back here for 5 more months. I would love to just be done with this place. It is not bad in and of itself, but being apart from Kelley is just the worst. I have a couple friends here, but there is just no replacement for her. Sigh.
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5 Mar 2016LimitationsIt is true DJ and I are still separated, but it is not stopping us from achieving personal goals. Today, I weighed in at the lowest weight in 15+ years. I cannot begin to describe how good that feels to have my hard work, time and dedication pay off. My outlook on food is awesome and I simply want to embrace life. I encourage everyone to go for your goals. Remember, you are the one standing in your way.
Comment on/rate this...- 16 Feb 2016Valentine's Day AloneYes, the special couple day has passed. We continue to survive through this separation. While it is far from ideal, we are challenging ourselves as a couple and as individuals to continue to improve. Each day is a gift. We must not wish away this time apart. We must make the best of every situation. We are now on the second half of the first separation time. Each day that passes is another day closer to our reunion and THAT is awesome news!
Comment on/rate this... - 28 Jan 2016Bring on the Love MonthEven though our family is not together, we know our love in strong. It will help us make the most out of February's 29 days. You find out what you are really all about when you are tested. As February 2nd approaches and we have made it through to another month of separation, we are reminded that we are strong and we can continue to press through. We do not know what the future holds. We are taking it one day at a time and that is perfectly okay.
Comment on/rate this... - 20 Jan 2016Separation Struggle ContinuesSome days are easier than others, but certainly as the days continue while we are pleased that it is one day closer to our reunion it does not make today much easier. The chores continue and the help to accomplish the tasks together is not found. It is in these times that your foundation is tested. The snow is falling and the hope for warmer days continues to grow. I am learning to appreciate each day and make the most of it despite the less than ideal situation. Return to me soon DJ!
Comment on/rate this... - 9 Jan 2016January BluesHere we are in the winter month of January. It is a slow month. It can be cold, little sun and can be depressing. However, for our family it is now 2016. We get to see each other this year. This is exciting and encouraging. We continue to discuss DJ's return for vacation in May. We are talking about our future plans when he returns at the end of the year. It is an interesting time for us. I am torn when it comes to finding a job. I want to be very picky. I am excited that I only have 2 classes left to complete my certification. I continue to learn Spanish. Our family must look for the silver lining as we deal with this separation. We can do this!
Comment on/rate this... - 30 Nov 2015I am bad at this
By this, I mean posting regular updates, either through the news feed or a blog. It is not just here - I almost never post anything on Facebook, either. It is not just me - either today I noticed Kelley hasn't make a blog entry in over 5 years. So, hey, yeah, I own it. I could be posting all sorts of stuff about Korea, but no. Maybe eventually. We'll see.
Speaking of Korea, this place would be pretty cool if Kelley was here. Since she isn't, everything kinda sucks. Definitely not awesome and time is going pretty slowly. I have been here almost a month and I just thinking about when I can leave. Not ideal.
Comment on/rate this... - 23 Nov 2015Rough PatchThis is the most hardest thing I have ever gone through. Living on my own with the animals is super hard. These are not the most easy going animals either. I must enjoy their sweet moments and endure the other times. They say the holiday season is a hard time to be alone. I am clinging to God to help me make it through. During times like this you learn to enjoy the little things. DJ and I are alive and going through.
Comment on/rate this... - 10 Oct 2015Single digitsKelley and I leave Augusta for good in only 9 days! Time is flying on by and the final day is coming up fast. I hope to have everything done how I want to, although thunderstorms this morning is going to hinder the outside work I was going to do this morning. Kelley returns tomorrow night from Dayton to help with the final push. This is getting pretty stressful/crazy!
Comment on/rate this... - 30 Aug 2015I got a house in Ohio!I am super happy to have one huge thing completed for my transition to Ohio. I am super thankful that I also do not have a lot of pressure to find a job right away. I know what it is like to not be happy at a job. I truly hope I can find a good fit for a year. Meanwhile, our family will continue to count down the days we have left in "Disgusta". :)
Comment on/rate this... - 14 Aug 2015I am back!Yes, I am back in Georgia. I strongly believe I made the correct decision to come back for a few months. DJ and I need to treasure the time we have before he leaves for Korea. I am focusing on school while I help get the house in Georgia ready for rent. We hope to hear about a house for me in Ohio soon. Thank you Lord for this time with my husband. It is a blessing.
Comment on/rate this... - 25 Jul 2015Being apart is hard to doThis whole living apart thing is pretty rough. Days are pretty empty when the love of your life is 600 miles away. I am keeping busy, of course, but nothing can make up for Kelley not being here. I am thankful things are going as well as they so far - nothing major has gone wrong and I pray that continues. I don't have to go a month long class in Texas in August, so that will help a ton with making sure everything is ready to go before I go to Korea. We'll get through this, but the adjustment is a struggle.
Comment on/rate this... - 29 Jun 2015First Class - DONEI finished my last quiz today for my Understanding Business course through the University of Wisconsin-Superior Transportation and Logistics program. I am looking forward to the next course which is covers exports. I want to gain all the information I can in this course. I will be done with this program in May of 2016. The future is bright for me!
Comment on/rate this... - 27 Jun 2015Kelley has movedKelley has moved to Ohio for the duration of my time in Korea. The only downside is that I have not moved yet. But, this is necessary for her to find a job and a place to live. I am not a fan of living down here alone, but I get to go up and see her several more times before I go, including for a near 2 week vacation in just 5 days. I need to use this time to my advantage and I have a lot to do. These times keep getting more and more interesting - now we don't even know for sure if we are going to go to Virginia or if I will retire after Korea! Hopefully we'll know all this for sure by this time next year.
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