Fitting in

So today is day two of  "in processing". Yesterday, I left Shane to finish off around noon and I went to explore the town and the rest of the base. I went to the church (The Salvation Army, the officer is very hospitiable and kind and is allowing us to stay with her until our housing on base is ready...which right now looks to be about the 1st of April) then I went back to base and went to explore the commissary and PX. I don't know, but I get a strange feeling about these people, maybe it was just because I was smiling at anyone I ran into at the PX/commissary but everyone just looked at me and turned the other way...:( I hope people are more friendly in a different environment. I never thought I would hear myself say this but, grocery shopping was kind of calming for me as it gave me a sense of "home". I have been struggling the last couple of days to "keep it together" as  I am really missing everyone back home since I don't really know anyone here...
Today we are finishing in processing and have a few briefings to go to, it will be nice to meet other "newbies". I think we are going to go to movie night on base tonight and possibly go to the indoor pool. I want to go and see what sort of fitness classes the gym here offers...
Well, I'm off for now, Shane will be back from morning PT soon and I need to get ready to go to base for briefing.
Talk to everyone later...
love and hugs
Heather

Packing up and moving

Good afternoon, hope everyone is doing well. Its been a few days since I have written or posted but it has been a busy crazy few days. Last week, my mom and I flew to Atlanta for Shane's graduation. On Thursday, we attended the "Turning Blue" ceremony, where I was able to "pin" Shane's blue infantry cords on his uniform. It was such a great experience. After the ceremony we where allowed to have family day and we where able to spend time together. It was nice to see him and spend time with him after three long months. On Friday, was Shane's graduation. It was so amazing to see so many young men ready to serve our country.
After graduation, Shane was released on leave and flew home with us. Now we have been busy arranging moving and other specifics. They come on the 15th to pack and move our belongings and then we leave for New York. We are both excited and nervous....we will try to keep you updated as much as possible.

House hunting...

So I have about exhusted every website known to man that has to do with housing in or around the Ft. Drum/ Watertown area. What makes it more difficulat is the fact that I have two cats and I am not willing to leave both or either of them behind. It may sound stupid, but they are like children to us. They do not cause damage so I am not sure why people will not allow them or if they do allow them they want a non refundable deposit of outrageous amounts...I'm talking like $500.00! Its frustrating, I think that when we go up and house hunt, it will ease my mind a little...its just very frustrating...something I thought I maybe able to have a hold on and I don't. :(
Anyway, yesterday was a nice day...church in the morning, then lunch at home with a friend and an adventure to Mount Washington to do some photography, of course it was freezing so I didn't get really good photos...oh well...it will come...cabin fever is setting in and if it doesn't start to warm up soon I may go crazy.
Just a few more days and I am on a plane to go see Shane. I just want to see him, just to be with him. I can't wait. I am trying to keep myself busy, but even the simple task of washing the dishes or laundry seem unimportant in light of the fact that Shane will be graduating in just a matter of days.
Well..I'm guessing I should stop playing around and try to get somethings done around here..
Here is a picture from Mt. Washington...