1.08.2009

Real Housewife of Camp Foster

I feel like I could be on a t.v. show! I have a personal assistant to help me manage my days. He is very cute and lets me know when it's time to go to the playroom, ride up and down the elevator, eat snacks, take naps, and any other interesting activity we can find. He is only 18 months old, so he doesn't have that much experience, but he has me trained very well! When we are finished with our wild adventures through the halls of our lodge we come back to our room that has been cleaned!! Every day these wonderful women bring us fresh linens and thoroughly clean our room. I have a gym with different kinds of equipment so I can customize my workout. My life is truly blessed! Yesterday Greg's friend drove us around town showing us the different military bases. We went through a Japanese neighborhood and the houses were right on top of each other. Each one is pretty plain, not much room for landscaping, and there are no street names. When we turned out of the neighborhood there were 2 mirrors that reflected each side of the street to make sure we didn't pull out in front of someone. Very different! I was able to get a visitor's pass that allows me to go shopping with Greg but I don't have any rights to do anything else. They were going to get me a pass to be able to go on and off base unaccompanied, but it still wouldn't allow me to get grocery's without Greg. It seems like there is something wrong with that! Apparently I am a threat shopping at the exchange and commissary without supervision! Brady is beginning to get settled into a schedule. The first night we didn't think that jet lag was going to bother us, but then yesterday it kicked out butt! Poor Brady woke up several times last night. Today is better. Both Greg and I are feeling rested and Brady was able to go down at a decent hour for his nap. We will see how tonight goes. Greg took a driving test today and was issued a gov't vehicle. He seems to be adjusting well to the new office. He is taking over a few cases from one agent that is transferring to another office and will be working new cases as they come in. He is able to come home at lunch, which is nice to have a little extra family time. This weekend we are going to venture out both on the city bus and by renting a car to explore our new surroundings. I'm sure there are going to be some interesting stories to tell!

4 comments:

  1. Oh the stories have only just begun! It is quite an experience to live on a Navy Base far away from home. I truly enjoyed my two months away as I am sure you guys are. As you assistant manages your day, be sure to take lots of pictures. Enjoy every moment, but don't get to comfortable with the wonderful cleaning ladies. I expect you to come back in March!

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  2. What a funny thing that you have to be chaperoned to shop! :) I'm thinking that that little inconvenience is outweighed by the other neat conveniences--your own gym and your cleaning ladies! :) What fun! Hope the sleeping schedules all smooth out soon. Can't wait to hear about your weekend. We missed you last night at choir practice!

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  3. wow, you're going to be in shape when you get back!

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  4. Wow - I would love to "leave a mess" and return to a clean house. I leave a clean house and return to a mess on most occasions. I hope you get settled in pretty soon. I am sure it is a big adjustment.
    Brian and Tanya's phone number is 011-818-27792078.
    Give Brady a big squeeze from his favorite Aunt Shell. (I trust there is not another favorite Aunt Shell - maybe a favorite Aunt Ju-Ju, Aunt Amelia or Aunt Laurel) :)
    Thanks for sharing.

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