Real Love and Kindle Love

Apologies, apologies!  I am desperately trying to get on a routine with blogging. 
The past weekend was mine and my husband's two year anniversary.  I can honestly say I haven't had such a good weekend in a very long time.  Buster (my husband) cooked me a delicious meal, which we ate by candelight and sipped on cheap champagne I got from the gas station.  A far cry from many people's idea of a romantic night, but it was wonderful.  We also spent quality time with friends and received a LARGE refund check from my doctor. 
At the same time, the ever present presence of Buster's deployment to Afghanistan next year hovered in the background, taunting and sticking it's tongue out at us.  Next year will be quite different.  It has been a struggle, I'll admit, not to constantly worry over what next year will be like.  There won't be any romantic anniversary dinners or lazy weekends watching movies.  Instead, it'll be rushed phone calls at odd hours or maybe a quick face-to-face on the webcam.  It'll be rushing to the mailbox everyday after work, praying to God that there's a letter in there that's travelled over 3,000 miles just for me.  And the worst part is, no one really understands what that feels like.  I have a close friend whose husband will be deployed with mine, so that will help, but the loneliness and worry will sometimes feel overwhelming.  I sincerely hope the world doesn't end in 2012, because when that day comes, I want my husband by my side, holding my hand.
Moving on from the depressing...
I got a Kindle over the weekend! I am in love with this little bit of technology.  It's so sleek and light.  I cackled like a deranged witch the first time I bought a book and it was downloaded.  So much power, right at my fingertips!  Big shoutout to my husband for getting me that for our anniversary.  So far, the only qualm I have with it is that there is no backlight, so any reading on it needs to be done in good lighting.  Other than that, it is my second baby. Ha ha.  And just to add, Jane Austen is getting some serious space on my download list.  Every one of her books I've found so far are free!  How great is that?
I hope everyone else is having a spectacular week and doing some kind of reading.  It keeps the imagination alive and the mind fresh.  And who wants a dull, stinky mind?
Until another time...

A Totally Different Life

Let me begin with a quick "wow!"  It has been several months since my last post and so much has changed, I almost don't know where to begin.  The biggest change is that I am no longer pregnant.  That's right, folks! I am a proud momma to a beautiful six-month old little girl, Elena Danielle.  She weighed in at a whopping 9.01 lbs on January 20, 2011.  And let me tell you, it was no cake walk.  She has completely turned my life upside down, but in the best way possible.  There is nothing quite like being a mother.  Whether it be the paniced feeling I experienced at the beginning knowing that I was responsible for another person's life (especially someone who couldn't help themself at all) or the awe I feel everyday when she wakes up and smiles at me as if I am the only person in the world she wants to see, I absolutely wouldn't trade this emotional roller coaster for anything!  I know without a doubt I will love her everyday until the time comes when my heart stops beating...yes, it's that extreme.
As far as work goes, I am still working at the same company.  This is still a thorn in my side, as it is definitely not my dream job, but it still helps pay the bills (which have increased considerably since my hospital stay) and