Our New Home in South Carolina~

Life in the military is never easy. In fact, its been a whole lot harder than I ever imagined it would be. Our PCS to Germany was supposed to be filled with new adventures, and in many ways it surely was, just not all good ones. Touring Europe was amazing no doubt, but the harsh weather, lifestyle changes, driving conditions, language barriers all took their toll on both Eric and myself. My not being able to work was also a very difficult adjustment.

All in all I suppose there are things that I will surely miss in time. I already miss the wonderful friends I made while I was there. And I miss the chances to travel to different countries every weekend, but I'm an American baby and damn proud of it! Oh how I missed this wonderful country and all its benefits!!!

Our travels back to the states proved just as trying as our travels away from it. Crazy flights, unbearable living quarters in temp housing on Shaw AFB, broken a/c units, busted water pipes that flooded our luggage, complete chaos when it came time to receive our household goods (which we still don't have all of), and incompetent people to deal with when it came time to close on our new home. But we are here... in our new home (FINALLY!) and busy un-packing a million boxes full of items I haven't seen in over two years. Oh how I missed 110v appliances and my summer clothes!

Eric and I had been saving for the last year in preparation for this move. We wanted to treat ourselves and buy all new furniture! It was a whirlwind shopping spree that lasted the entire fourth of July weekend, and ended with some amazing bargain buys! I have this itch to do it up... from the paint to the light fixtures. The rugs to the drapes. Bedding, towels, and shelf items, I was in hog heaven for sure!!! And although its not even close to being finished, I have to say that I'm thrilled with how its turning out so far. Every weekend we find ourselves doing little projects around the house. The latest was our glass tile back splash in the kitchen that came our beautiful! And I hate to brag, but I did it all by myself! :)

Along the way I've been taking a few pictures so I wanted to share what we have thus far. I love it, and I can't wait to have our house warming party in a few months.

Enjoy.....

New Kitchen & back splash...



Breakfast Area....



Gallery/ Entry way...



Livingroom fireplace minus Built-Ins. Testing paint colors on the wall to go with the cocoa zebra chairs and Brazilian rug....



Bedroom sitting area...



New bed minus comforter set (on order), & Whirlpool tub...



More to come soon!!!

I'm coming home!!!

After many days of frustration and anticipation... I have the final word.

I'M COMING HOME TO THE STATES!!!!!!

Yes folks, out tour in Europe has come to an end and we are coming home, a year early! I am thrilled!!! My hubby talked to all the right people, made all the right moves, took all the right people to lunch??? I'm actually not sure what he did, or how he pulled it off, but he did it. And I am a very happy camper right now!

I know I'm going to catch a lot of grief from those who just don't understand how or why I would want to leave the chance to live in Europe? Well, simply put, I'm an American Baby! I can't help it folks. As screwed up a things may be for us home in the states... there is still nothing like living in the United States. I miss so much about it. And besides, if there is anything that I managed to not check off my bucket list while here, nothing is ever stopping me from returning for a short, enjoyable vacation. :) I just don't have to live here full time.

I think Angelina and Brad have it right. You spend a few months in Europe every year and then come back to the U.S.. You get the good months no matter where you are. But then again, I think they have a few more million than I do! Oh how I envy you A & B!

So... where exactly has Uncle Sam decided on placing us this time??? Well, I'm also happy to say that it is in beautiful South Carolina!!! Where the hills are green, the temps. reasonable, the bugs... well, not so much! But the chance to begin my business again... to pick up where we left off. No, I take that back... to extend the success we had in Texas. Now that is a wonderful feeling!!!

Here we come South Carolina. Are you ready for us??? This city girl who has now toured the world. With her Christian Louboutins and her new Benz... oh my is this going to be one more crazy ride!

Hold on folks... its going to to get silly here in about 6 months!!! (And I can't wait!)

See you soon, back in the good old USA! Thank God!