It has been a long while since I last updated over here. So long that the whole deployment has been over for several months now!
I must say, while going through the deployment it felt like time would never move forward. However, once the wonderful day came that brought us back together, it felt like a a tornado came in swept me up and threw me at the finish line! Matthew was able to see some amazing places while he was on deployment. Some of the places were: Malaysia, Dubai and Bahrain. At the end of the deployment the Lincoln stopped into Hawaii for a few days before heading back to San Diego to drop off the rest of the fleet and back home to Everett, WA. Hawaii is where I met Matthew for his homecoming. He was able to take 2 weeks of leave, so when he stepped off that ship, he wasn't stepping back on until both Matt and the ship were back home in Everett.
Matthew and I took great advantage of our time in Hawaii. The first day we were there, we just enjoyed each others company, talked about what has been going on in each of our lives, and walked along the beach. Of course that night we were quickly evacuated from our hotel room and put to high grounds on the ballroom floor awaiting for the Tsunami to pass. All very exciting for a 2-foot swell. Luckily it did not stop the rest of our stay. We were able to go to a Luau, jet skiing, parasailing, ride in a submarine, walk the streets of Honolulu, and of course eat at some of the finest restaurants and soak in the sun at the beach! Our week there felt short, but both Matt and I were ready to get home!
Now that Matt has been home for a few months, we have gotten back into a routine and swing of things having each other around. I am so happy to have him home again. He will be going on short underway's every few weeks for about a month or so, but nothing compares to the deployment we just concurred.
The next long deployment will be the end of 2011, and there Matthew and the rest of the Sailors on the Lincoln will be going all the way around the world to the Middle-East and Europe only to finish up in Virginia where the Lincoln will be for the next few years. So yes, Matthew and I will be making yet another coast-to-coast drive! This time we plan on having the Navy move us, shipping a car, and riding together! Hopefully it wont be as miserable as the last time!
Oh the joys of military life... While Matt was away on deployment, I managed to get a job at the Outlet Mall, and I have been there for just over 7 months now! I love the woman I work with and for the most part enjoy what I do. Lately we have been going through some "drama" to say-the-least, and that has been pretty stressful and frustrating. However, that comes with the whole territory of having a job. Money is money and in this economy, I really should be happy with what I have, so I will save the bitching and whining on that.
Well, that has been my life in a nutshell for the last 9ish months! I hope to not go so long without posting again. I do know there are some things in my life that I am looking forward to, and will be more than willing to share! But until then... see you next time!!
~Live, Laugh, Love
