Act the part and you will become the part.

After taking some time and rereading my first two blog posts I came to the realization that my blog really had no true focus but was merely me rambling on about my life. I am sure my life is entertaining to a lot of people, but for the people that want to get a little more than my life story out of this blog I figured I would come up with a focus! While discussing this matter with the lovely Miss Leslie, I came to the idea of starting each blog by posting a daily tip (or 2) for Marine girlfriends, fiances, and wives. Even though I am myself a young and new Marine girlfriend, I figured I've gained some wisdom over the past 73 days Aaron's (my Marine Recruit) been gone! So today we shall start with our regular tradition of providing a helpful tip!

Join an online forum or support page! The day after Aaron left I found myself googling "Marine Girlfriend" compulsively trying to find someone to talk to that understood what I was feeling. Through an online forum I was able to find a wonderful girl named Lauren who actually has a boy in the same Company as Aaron. Lauren and I are very similar in age and have a lot of similar interests and personality characteristics. Lauren has been my rock through this whole boot camp experience. We were able to keep each other strong on our "bad" days and geek out together when we got our first letters. I honestly couldn't imagine having gone through this experience without her. Since joining that forum, I also found a facebook page called USMC Love. The girls are this page are the most supportive and wise girls, ever. There's girls in virtually every stage/position of the Marines so it's a great resource when you have a question or just want to vent! So that is my tip for today: find an online forum or facebook group and ACTIVELY participate in it. It makes everything easier!

Now, back to my normal rambling about my life! :) This morning I finished my last midterm for this "round" of midterms. I could not be happier about this. I truly feel like I am now able to relax and take a break. Tonight I think my roommate and I are going to have a few adult beverages. It is much overdue! For now I am compulsively watching for the UPS man. The TOMS I ordered are currently "Out For Delivery." I have a hard time with delayed gratification and as soon as I order anything online I feel as if I need to have it in my hands RIGHT THEN! It's honestly a problem. Earlier today I had my routine yearly eye exam. I learned the same thing I do every year: I'm blind, seriously. This year I finally hit the -7's. Woo! I actually had to switch my type of contacts because the kind I've wore since 7th grade doesn't make contacts in the strength I need because it's too strong. Ha! All I have to say is, thanks mom and dad for giving me the worst vision, ever, but more importantly, thank you to whomever invented contacts so that I don't have to wear glasses every single day of my life. You are a true scholar! Tomorrow is Thursday. I always look forward to Thursdays because I've been pretty consistently getting letters on Thursdays. For now I need to get my stuff together to work on my MHR Group project at 5:00pm. 

Until next time, Semper Fi.

Is it December yet?

Even though I hate the cold and snow more than just about anything, I can't wait for it to be December. December 1st is when I fly out to California with Christin (Aaron's sister), Carol (Aaron's mom), Rich (Aaron's dad), as well as Jon and Tato (two of Aaron's friends). Luckily this is only 15 short days away.
For now I will continue to study for my Management and Human Resources: Organizational Behavior exam that I have tomorrow morning. I have put off studying until now. Honestly, I don't think the exam will be that bad. I guess I will just have to wait and see.
As for the "big" announcement from iTunes that I was looking forward to, it turns out the "The day I'll never forget" was the day that The Beatles came to the iTunes store. In no way am I degrading what an era changing band The Beatles were, but to go far enough to call the announcement life changing goes a little bit too far. iTunes I am giving you one thumb down for this. Honestly, I think the new A Day To Remember album that came out today in the iTunes store was more life changing in my eyes than The Beatles, but that's just my opinion. 
Since yesterday's post, I received another phone call from Aaron at Boot. It appears as if he is one of the platoon's scribes. I guess they were off doing scribe like things and his DI had to make some travel arrangements and allowed them some phone privileges. He had a chance to call me as well as his mom. I'm sure it made her day. It was nice to hear his voice again! The most exciting part of the evening's phone calls was that he informed his mom (but not me) that he does get to stay home for an entire month versus 10 days because of the holidays. Clearly I am thrilled about this because I will get a chance to spend more time with him. Also, it'll be nice to be able to spend our first Christmas together. :)
I wish I didn't feel as crabby and stressed out, but I guess this is what a mixture of PMS, holidays, and exams will do to a student. I guess it's that time when I attempt to study again. Until next time, Semper Fi!

Hello, Governor!

I've always wanted to have a blog, but I never really thought I had a real purpose to have one. It was brought to my attention today by the lovely (and newly engaged) Leslie that I am worthy of having one. So here it starts - my journey of writing my thoughts onto the interweb and everyone getting a chance to read them and judge me. This sounds like the start of a great time. :)
This afternoon I spent time shopping with Carly finding an outfit to wear to Aaron's Marine Boot Camp Graduation December 3rd!

So far this is what I have for my outfit! A mint American Apparel Deep V Neck, a funky skirt from Forever 21, and new Ash TOMS! Accessories will follow when I figure out what looks the best. Woo! It was a successful shopping trip!
Today was a great day also because I finally have less than 20% to go till I get to hug Aaron so tightly I break his ribs. From the wonderful USMC Love Facebook page I was able to find this gem of an excel file. It's called Donut of Misery. It's a really nice visual (and COLORFUL) way to keep track of how many days we have down and how many we have to go! I was rather excited because recently the bottom bar changed to Hello, Governor! I'm not 100% sure why but it reminds me of someone saying that phrase in a British accent and I love British accents!
ALSO! Apple decided to be the tease that it normally is and put the following picture as it's welcome screen on it's webpage today.

Clearly this makes me extremely pumped for tomorrow to see what this shenanigans is all about! Fingers crossed it's something awesome and not something over hyped!

Sadly I didn't get a letter from Aaron today. Lately I have been getting letters on Wednesday or Thursday. Most letters I get he writes on Sunday's before Chapel. It's always nice to hear from him. Please pray that he's doing well as well as the rest of Golf Co and all of our Marines! :]

I DID get a camera cable I ordered in the mail today though! I found a camera on the street on Halloween so I just ordered a $9 cable and BAM I have a brand new camera :] Hello Awesome! It's actually a pretty fancy camera too! It has a touch screen on the back as well as a LCD Screen on the front! It's super nice when you're taking a picture of yourself alone or with others. You don't have to take 100 pictures to get a good take, which is just always fantastic! It also takes relatively wonderful pictures!

Well with that, I shall leave you all for today. 17 days till I get to see my boy again. I could not be happier!

Until next time, Semper Fi!