The Time Traveler's Wife - The Movie

I read the book The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger a while ago just for fun.  I actually thought the book was well written and had a very interesting concept.  It did drag a little in the middle but picked back up when Henry (main character) met his daughter Alba for the first time.  I enjoyed the read and it comes highly recommended from me.  

However, I hadn't had a chance to see the movie until tonight.  What I realized is that this is absolutely the WORST movie to see while your spouse is deployed.  What a MISTAKE!  Holy Crap.  I feel like the time traveler's wife.  I feel like my husband comes and goes, in and out of my life (although I usually have an idea of when he's going and for how long.  I also know when he's coming back...roughly).  But WOW... I feel as like "Clare" sometimes, forever waiting for my husband to come back home. 

Oh my goodness, all I have to say is if you're significant other is away from you right now ... read the book but definitely don't watch the movie.  My heart is pounding a million miles a minute right now... I am definitely really emotional and I think I might just cry....

"You know You're a Military Spouse ..."

.... when your favorite couch throw is a 'woobie.'

Now I don't know if other military branches issue a "woobie" but the army certainly does!  What is a "woobie?"  It is actually a poncho liner made from nylon with a polyester filling.  Your "woobie" provides just the right amount of warmth in cool weather.  Many soldiers use it as an extra blanket, a sleeping bag, or a throw blanket for their living room.

Although there are so many beautiful throws blankets out there, many military families prefer their "woobies."  Perhaps because it is so lightweight and comfortable.  Perhaps because we don't want to invest the $50 to buy a nice hotel luxury heavyweight chenille throw (ahh...). Or perhaps because the "woobie" is machine washable, durable and pet friendly.  Yes, it's definitely a bit tacky but nylon just feels so good against your skin!

My "woobie" is currently in the sandbox with my DH.  Sometimes, I think that I should have fought harder to keep our "woobie" at home...

I can not sleep without...

I am a very light sleeper.  I wake up every time my DH shifts in the bed, snores, makes funny whining noise (oh wait... that's me!) etc... I am also extremely sensitive to sunlight.  Once the sun hits my face, my biological clock tells me that it time to wake up, no matter how unreasonably early it might be (you know... eight is early!).

Since purchasing my sleep mask, I have slept like a baby all night long.  I seriously will not sleep well without my mask.  The mask is gentle, breathable and block out all the light in the morning.  I feel more rested and alert after sleeping with my sleep mask.

However, I have this tendency of losing things... all the time.  There are times when I have lost my sleep mask for a couple of nights at a time, desperately searching throughout the apartment trying to find it.  In total, I have three different sleep masks because of this particular ... ah... problem.

So don't blame your bed, the pillows, or the sheets if you're not getting good night's sleep*; Just buy a sleep mask!

*Alright fine.  It might be your squeaky bed, your flat pillows and your crappy sheets.  But it doesn't hurt to try the sleep mask!

Hello Kitty Underwear

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my DH to wear the following?

When I was in high school, my nickname was Hello Kitty (something about how pale I was and the pigtails...).  Since then, I've always loved Hello Kitty products (although I've given them up since I've gotten married).  I was looking online for the newest Hello Kitty products when I came across this pair of underwear.  I can't seem to find where they are selling these though...

Oh my goodness!  I NEED TO GET THIS CORSET!  Lol... if only they sold this at Fredericks!

Tired of Sleeping Alone

I am tired of sleeping alone.

Yes, I am very lucky to be married to a wonderful and loving husband.

Even though our bed is woefully tight at times...

I am sick of going to bed by myself.

No, my cats don't count.